Led by double-goalscorer Xherdan Shaqiri, FCB secured a 4-0 victory away in Zurich and cemented their place at the top of the table. FCZ, on the other hand, failed to secure their place in the top six.
When Shaqiri takes the measure on the edge of the penalty area in the 52nd minute, you can already guess what will follow. The 33-year-old is brimming with confidence at the moment and curls the free kick into the corner of the goal. The 3:0 made it clear in what was initially an even game. FCZ did not recover from this setback, FCB celebrated their next success and will tackle the championship round as leaders.
As Shaqiri had already worked his magic in the first half, scoring from an acute angle via the crossbar and post, the Basel player now has 13 goals. This puts him level with Dereck Kutesa at the top of the goalscoring charts. In addition to his goals, Shaqiri also has 14 assists, which underlines his irreplaceable value to the team.
FCB's two other goals in their highest away win against FCZ since February 2020 were scored by winter signing Otele. The Nigerian loanee is proving to be the reinforcement he was hoping for and already has six goals to his name after 13 appearances.
Basel extended their lead at the top of the table with their second away win against FCZ in just over two months. Servette are seven points behind, YB eight. However, both teams have the opportunity to catch up on Sunday with away wins in Sion and Lucerne respectively.
FCZ, on the other hand, must continue to fear for their place in the championship round after their defeat. On Easter Monday, the Zurich side will have their fate in their own hands when they travel to Bern.
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Zurich - Basel 0:4 (0:2)
23'130 spectators. - SR Cibelli. - Goals: 10. Otele (Traoré) 0:1. 43. Shaqiri (Otele) 0:2. 52. Shaqiri 0:3. 58. Otele (Ajeti) 0:4.
Zurich: Brecher; Kamberi, Gómez, Vujevic (54. Mendy), Ligue; Krasniqi (75. Bangoura), Reichmuth (46. Tsawa), Fiorini (46. Nvendo); Zuber, Chouiar, Markelo (46. Ballet).
Basel: Hitz; Mendes, Adjetey, Vouilloz, Schmid (72. Akahomen); Avdullahu, Metinho (63. Leroy); Traoré (63. Kade), Shaqiri, Otele (72. Soticek); Ajeti (81. Kevin Carlos).
Cautions: 19th Vouilloz, 24th Vujevic, 28th Metinho, 50th Tsawa, 76th Nvendo, 77th Akahomen, 87th Kamberi.
Further comments on the match
Man of the Match: Xherdan Shaqiri
"Him again! The outstanding Shaqiri scores two goals in the classic, the first of which makes you click your tongue. The Basel captain is unstoppable and now has 13 goals for the season."
blue Sport commentator Beat Signer
FC Zurich
FC Basel
- (10.) 0:1 - Philip Otele
- (43.) 0:2 - Xherdan Shaqiri
- (52.) 0:3 - Xherdan Shaqiri
- (58.) 0:4 - Philip Otele
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Liveticker
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Liveticker closed
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73.
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58.
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52.
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43.
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35.
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26.
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10.
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90.+6.End of 2nd half
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87.Yellow card FC Zurich
Lindrit Kamberi
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81.Substitution in FC Basel
Kevin Carlos
Striker
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81.Substitution out FC Basel
Albian Ajeti
Striker
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77.Yellow card FC Basel
Marvin Akahomen
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76.Yellow card FC Zurich
Vincent Nvendo Ferrier
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75.Substitution in FC Zurich
Mohamed Bangoura
Midfielder
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75.Substitution out FC Zurich
Bledian Krasniqi
Midfielder
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72.Substitution in FC Basel
Marin Soticek
Striker
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72.Substitution out FC Basel
Philip Otele
Midfielder
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72.Substitution in FC Basel
Marvin Akahomen
Defender
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72.Substitution out FC Basel
Dominik Schmid
Defender
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63.Substitution in FC Basel
Anton Kade
Midfielder
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63.Substitution out FC Basel
Bénie Traoré
Midfielder
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63.Substitution in FC Basel
Leo Leroy
Midfielder
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63.Substitution out FC Basel
Metinho
Midfielder
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58.Goal for FC Basel, 0:4 through Philip Otele (Albian Ajeti)
Philip Otele
Midfielder
Assist: Albian Ajeti
Striker
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54.Substitution in FC Zurich
Benjamin Mendy
Defender
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54.Substitution out FC Zurich
David Vujevic
Defender
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52.Goal for FC Basel, 0:3 through Xherdan Shaqiri
Xherdan Shaqiri
Midfielder
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50.Yellow card FC Zurich
Cheveyo Tsawa
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46.Substitution in FC Zurich
Samuel Ballet
Midfielder
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46.Substitution out FC Zurich
Jahnoah Markelo
Striker
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46.Substitution in FC Zurich
Vincent Nvendo Ferrier
Striker
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46.Substitution out FC Zurich
Cosimo Fiorini
Midfielder
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46.Substitution in FC Zurich
Cheveyo Tsawa
Midfielder
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46.Substitution out FC Zurich
Miguel Reichmuth
Midfielder
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46.Kick-off 2nd half
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45.+2.End of 1st half
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43.Goal for FC Basel, 0:2 through Xherdan Shaqiri (Philip Otele)
Xherdan Shaqiri
Midfielder
Assist: Philip Otele
Midfielder
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28.Yellow card FC Basel
Metinho
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24.Yellow card FC Zurich
David Vujevic
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19.Yellow card FC Basel
Nicolas Vouilloz
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10.Goal for FC Basel, 0:1 through Philip Otele (Bénie Traoré)
Philip Otele
Midfielder
Assist: Bénie Traoré
Midfielder
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1.Start of the match
