Breaking: Basel seals 2-1 victory away at Lucerne with late Koindredi penalty
In a dramatic Swiss Super League clash at the Swissporarena, Basel defeated lucerne 2-1 thanks to a decisive late penalty. The visitors surged ahead in the 49th minute through Broschinski, only for Lucerne to respond with an equalizer from Von Moos in the 54th. The turning point came in the 75th minute when Koindredi converted a penalty awarded after a foul on Daniliuc, sealing the win for Basel in front of 11,703 spectators. The match was officiated by referee Luca Piccolo.
Key moments:
- 49th minute: Broschinski finishes for Basel to make it 0-1.
- 54th minute: Von Moos levelises for Lucerne, 1-1.
- 75th minute: Koindredi scores from the spot after a foul on Daniliuc, 1-2.
- 18th minute: Shaqiri attempts a penalty for Basel but fires over the target.
Starting lineups
| Lucerne Starting XI | Basel Starting XI |
|---|---|
| Loretz; Ottiger, Celss, Fernandes (84. Cganics); Abe; Spain (78. Cabwit); Di Cycr, Winkler (62. Ferreira); Villiger (62. Vasovic); Von Moon (78. Grbic) | Hitz; Tsunemoto (28.Vouilloz), Adjetey, Daniliuc, Schmid; Leroy, Metinho (21. Bacanin); Traoré (46. Koindredi), Shaqiri (83. Soticek), Otele (83. Salah); Broschinski |
Italics and remarks
Remarks: Basel were without Agbonifo, Rüegg, Kaio Eduardo, van Breemen, Spycher, Pfeifer, Akahomen, gauto, Kacuri (all not in the squad).Lucerne were without Owusu (suspended),Dorn,Löfgren and Zimmermann (all injured). Warnings: 16. Winkler (foul); 21. Traoré (foul); 28. Leroy (foul); 39. Fernandes (foul); 63. Von Moos (time-wasting); 88. Soticek (foul). 87. Knezevic (unsportsmanlike behavior).Shaqiri also had a penalty saved by the goalkeeper and later missed a subsequent attempt, as noted in event descriptions.
Key facts
| Competition | Swiss Super League |
|---|---|
| Venue | Swissporarena |
| Attendance | 11,703 |
| Referee | Luca Piccolo |
| final score | Lucerne 1 – Basel 2 |
What this result means for Basel: a hard-fought away win that preserves momentum as the season progresses.For Lucerne, the setback comes after a spirited response to an early deficit, highlighting areas to tighten ahead of the next fixture.
Two questions for readers: which moment decided the match in Basel’s favor-the late Koindredi penalty or broschinski’s first-half opener? How should Lucerne adjust to avoid late-game setbacks in upcoming games?
Share your thoughts in the comments and join the conversation about the Swiss super League’s latest showdown.
