Kosovo goalkeeper saves Shaqiri’s penalty once again
Kosovo goalkeeper Amir Shaipi saved a penalty taken by Xherdan Shaqiri in Basel’s 1-1 draw against Lugano. The match between Basel and Lugano, played on Sunday, was part of the 25th round of the Swiss Super League. Benie Traore put Basel ahead in the 30th minute. In the 62nd minute, a penalty was awarded
Kosovo goalkeeper Amir Shaipi saved a penalty taken by Xherdan Shaqiri in Basel’s 1-1 draw against Lugano.
The match between Basel and Lugano, played on Sunday, was part of the 25th round of the Swiss Super League.
Benie Traore put Basel ahead in the 30th minute.
In the 62nd minute, a penalty was awarded to Basel. Shaqiri took responsibility for the penalty, but goalkeeper Shaipi, who plays for Lugano, saved his shot.
25-year-old Shaipi had also saved a penalty from Shaqiri on November 9, in Lugano’s 1-0 win over Basel.
Lugano equalized at 1-1 in the 64th minute with a goal scored by Georgios Koutsias.
34-year-old Shaqiri completed the match, while Albian Ajeti played until the 66th minute for Basel. Meanwhile, Dion Kacuri was on the bench.
For Lugano, in addition to Shaipi, Uran Bislimi also completed the match.
Lugano have 43 points and sit in third place. Basel have three points fewer and are one place lower.
