Switzerland Crush Slovenia 3-0 in World Cup Qualifier
Rossocrociati continue winning streak with 3-0 Victory
Switzerland secures a 3-0 win over Slovenia in World Cup qualifier, extending their winning streak. Read match highlights and analysis.
Switzerland's late-game composure paid off, with Granit Xhaka's shot hitting Jan Oblak directly being one...
Switzerland is on a roll, extending its winning streak to six consecutive FIFA World Cup qualification matches. The Swiss secured a convincing 3-0 victory over Slovenia in Basel, marking Slovenia's first loss in seven qualification matches. The Swiss team has been in top form, scoring 15 goals in their last four matches.
The match got off to a promising start for Switzerland, with Silvan Widmer hitting the crossbar in the 17th minute. The breakthrough came soon after, courtesy of a precise corner kick by Ruben Vargas. Nico Elvedi rose highest, heading the ball into the bottom corner to give Switzerland the lead.
Switzerland's Murat Yakin appeared to be on the brink of doubling the lead. Vargas attempted to capitalize on the momentum, firing a shot towards the goal shortly before Dan Ndoye showcased his skill with a beautifully curled effort that narrowly missed the target.
In the 32nd minute, Switzerland's attacking play paid off when excellent coordination on the left flank sent Fabian Rieder through on goal. Despite his powerful shot, Oblak made a crucial save with his foot, denying Switzerland an opportunity to take control. However, the hosts didn't have to wait long to score their second goal, finding the net just a minute later.
Switzerland's players showcased their skill when Fabian Rieder delivered a precise corner kick that Slovenia's defense couldn't handle, allowing Breel Embolo to score his sixth goal in his last five international matches with ease.
Just five minutes later, Switzerland extended its lead to 3-0 when Granit Xhaka orchestrated a beautiful attacking play. He passed the ball through to Remo Freuler, who then squared it perfectly for Dan Ndoye to unleash a powerful shot into the roof of the net.
Slovenia struggled to create scoring opportunities before halftime, with Zan Vipotnik's two wayward efforts being the highlight of their limited attacks. After the break, Slovenia's Zmajceki managed to slow down Switzerland's momentum, but the Swiss team didn't show much creativity until Breel Embolo's shot went wide on the hour mark.
Five minutes later, Slovenia's Benjamin Sesko showcased his strength with a powerful shot that deflected and forced Gregor Kobel into making a crucial save. This moment marked one of the few instances where Slovenia threatened Switzerland's strong defense, which had dominated the game since the early goals.
Switzerland's late-game composure paid off, with Granit Xhaka's shot hitting Jan Oblak directly being one of the few notable attempts from either side. This disciplined display allowed Switzerland to secure a 3-0 victory, marking their second shutout win in as many matches, following a 4-0 triumph over Kosovo.
This win signifies a sixth head-to-head victory for Switzerland in the last seven encounters against Slovenia. Currently, Switzerland tops the group standings with a three-point advantage. In contrast, Slovenia trails with just one point, earned from a draw against Sweden earlier in the week. Matjaz Kek's team faces an uphill battle in their quest for World Cup qualification, a feat they last achieved in 2010.
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