Only Xhaka poisonous: These are the Nati grades for the tired test kick

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Goal

Gregor Kobel

Editorial rating

4.5

Cheeky how he solved a dicey situation against the onrushing Irankunda at the start with a back-heel. Then he only has to intervene again in the 49th minute. He deflects Irankunda's shot onto the crossbar with his fingertips. No chance against the goal.

Defense

Silvan Widmer

Editorial rating

3.5

Occasionally struggles with the speedy ex-GC striker Irankunda. Cut a poor figure - like the whole defense - when conceding the goal. Certainly not his strongest performance.

Defense

Manuel Akanji

Editorial rating

Lucky to remain uninjured in the 33rd minute after being kicked by Yengi. Picks up a yellow card himself after a tug on his shirt. Solid performance, nothing more. Like the rest of the defense, he was fooled by a long pass when conceding the goal.

Defense

Nico Elvedi

Editorial rating

Did a solid job until the goal against, but didn't have that much to do against the modest Australians. Joined the attack two or three times.

Defense

Ricardo Rodriguez

Editorial rating

At the back, he has everything under control on his left side of defense. More can certainly be expected from the veteran up front. None of his five crosses found their target.

Midfield

Johan Manzambi

Editorial rating

Started in central midfield. The shooting star makes an effort, but is much less noticeable than in recent games. Nevertheless, an invigorating element.

Midfield

Granit Xhaka

Editorial rating

4.5

Coaches more on the pitch than Murat Yakin from the sidelines. But not only. Sugar pass to Ndoye's 1:0. Usually calm on the ball. He briefly loses his nerve in the 70th minute when he lies prone on the ground and Irankunda kicks the ball between his legs. After the game he sounded the World Cup alarm.

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Midfield

Remo Freuler

Editorial rating

3.5

Not having his best day. Starts as early as the second minute with a careless misplaced pass that leads to an Australian corner kick. Freuler must improve if he is to go far at this World Cup.

Midfield

Michel Aebischer

Editorial rating

4.5

Starts on the right side of midfield - intelligent, confident on the ball. Rotates often, like all Swiss players. Created Ndoye's first chance with his superb pin-pass to the rocket. Replaced by Rieder at the break.

Midfield

Dan Ndoye

Editorial rating

5.0

The biggest weapon and number one target man in attack with his turbo start. He misses the first two chances. Then, after a dream pass from Xhaka, he capitalizes on number three in minute 14. After sprint number four, he fails to beat keeper Beach. Best Swiss player.

Striker

Zeki Amdouni

Editorial rating

3.5

Started up front for Breel Embolo. His lack of match practice after a long injury break is still noticeable. Shows glimpses of his class, but can only rarely assert himself against the Australians.

Substitute player

Midfield

Djibril Sow

Editorial rating

3.5

Came on for Aebischer after the break. Somehow doesn't really get into the game. Remains virtually invisible.

Midfield

Fabian Rieder

Editorial rating

Came on for Ndoye after the break. Is of course a completely different type of player, looks less for runs into the deep. Nevertheless, many touches of the ball.