English:
Switzerland Secures a Dominating Victory in Basel
Basel, September 5, 2025 – The Swiss national team delivered an offensive masterclass at St. Jakob-Park, dominating Kosovo in a World Cup Qualification match. From the outset, Switzerland imposed its rhythm, controlling possession with 62% and generating constant goal-scoring opportunities.
The score was opened early, in the 22nd minute, with a goal by M. Akanji, assisted by R. Vargas. Shortly after, B. Embolo extended the lead in the 25th minute, after an excellent team play culminating in an assist by D. Ndoye. Swiss superiority continued with a goal by S. Widmer in the 39th minute, assisted by F. Rieder, making clear their dominance on the field. Before the first half ended, B. Embolo scored his second goal of the match in the 45th minute, with another assist from D. Ndoye, sealing a flawless first half.
In the second half, although the pace of the game slowed slightly, Switzerland maintained control. Kosovo tried to react, but their efforts were insufficient to penetrate the solid Swiss defense. The match was characterized by a more tactical game, with Switzerland seeking to maintain possession and Kosovo trying to generate opportunities on the counterattack. Switzerland finished the match with 10 shots, 5 of which were on target, while Kosovo only managed to take 7 shots, with only 1 on target. The referee showed yellow cards to M. Muheim and S. Widmer for Switzerland.
Substitutions switzerland: at minute 46 R. Rodriguez came in and M. Muheim went out., at minute 60 F. Rieder came in and J. Manzambi went out., at minute 60 R. Vargas came in and M. Aebischer went out., at minute 76 B. Embolo came in and D. Zakaria went out., at minute 85 D. Ndoye came in and C. Itten went out.
Substitutions kosovo: at minute 46 L. Paqarada came in and D. Gallapeni went out., at minute 46 E. Rexhbecaj came in and A. Rrahmani went out., at minute 46 E. Krasniqi came in and B. Zabergja went out., at minute 64 A. Rrahmani came in and I. Krasniqi went out., at minute 84 L. Avdullahu came in and V. Berisha went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Switzerland
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Kosovo
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