“Zan Vipotnik gave Slovenia a shock lead with a left-footed finish from the center of the box, assisted by Aljosa Matko.”
Pivotal“Switzerland drew level after Erik Janza turned a corner delivery into his own net following Manuel Akanji's header being half-cleared.”
Pivotal“Dan Ndoye put Switzerland ahead for the first time with a composed left-footed finish into the center of the goal.”
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Switzerland
Slovenia
Outstanding performance
Switzerland•DefenderSwitzerland trailed inside two minutes but their control of the game, evidenced by 67% possession and a staggering 78 dangerous attacks to Slovenia's 23, eventually told. Zan Vipotnik's early strike stunned the hosts, but Erik Janza's own goal from a Switzerland corner just eight minutes later leveled things, and Dan Ndoye's clinical finish before the break completed the turnaround. The second half was comparatively tame, dominated by a flurry of five yellow cards and nine substitutions as both sides managed the game out, with Switzerland's six saves and superior shot accuracy (6 on target from 13 attempts) underlining their control without ever truly running away with it. For Switzerland this is a timing-sensitive Nations League boost given their position, while Slovenia will rue a missed opportunity after taking the lead against the run of play.
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Slovenia is called offside as Tjas Begic is caught in an offside position.
Substitution for Slovenia: Tomi Horvat comes on for Danijel Sturm.
Substitution for Switzerland: Adrian Bajrami comes on for Zachary Athekame.
Substitution for Switzerland: Fabian Rieder comes on for Dan Ndoye.
Slovenia is awarded a corner after Manuel Akanji concedes.
Danijel Sturm from Slovenia is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Nico Elvedi commits a foul for Switzerland.
Johan Manzambi of Switzerland commits a handball.
Erik Janza Yellow CardErik Janza of Slovenia receives a yellow card for a foul.
Erik Janza commits a foul for Slovenia.
Djibril Sow from Switzerland is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Danijel Sturm's left-footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. The attempt was assisted by Zan Vipotnik.
Substitution for Slovenia: Zan Celar comes on for Zan Vipotnik.
Slovenia is awarded a corner after Nico Elvedi concedes.
Substitution for Switzerland: Winsley Boteli comes on for Zeki Amdouni.
Switzerland is awarded a corner after David Brekalo concedes.
Foul committed by Adam Gnezda Cerin of Slovenia.
Zeki Amdouni of Switzerland wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Manuel Akanji's header from the left side of the six-yard box is blocked. The attempt was assisted by Djibril Sow's cross.
David Brekalo commits a foul for Slovenia.
Dan Ndoye from Switzerland wins a free kick on the left wing.
Zan Vipotnik from Slovenia misses an attempt with a header from the center of the box, sending it too high. He was assisted by Erik Janza's cross.
Slovenia is called offside as Zan Karnicnik is caught in an offside position.
Zeki Amdouni's right-footed shot from the center of the box is saved by Jan Oblak in the center of the goal. The attempt was assisted by Johan Manzambi's cross.
Substitution for Switzerland: Djibril Sow comes on for Michel Aebischer.
Substitution for Switzerland: Sascha Britschgi comes on for Ricardo Rodríguez.
Dan Ndoye's left-footed shot from outside the box for Switzerland is blocked. He was assisted by Manuel Akanji.
Substitution for Slovenia: Adam Gnezda Cerin comes on for Sandi Lovric.
Substitution for Slovenia: Tjas Begic comes on for Aljosa Matko.
Attempt saved. Johan Manzambi's left-footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom left corner by Jan Oblak. The assist was provided by Michel Aebischer.
Johan Manzambi's right-footed shot from outside the box is saved in the center of the goal by Jan Oblak. The attempt was assisted by Zeki Amdouni.
Dan Ndoye from Switzerland misses the attempt, sending a right-footed shot from the center of the box over the bar.
Foul committed by Jaka Bijol of Slovenia.
Johan Manzambi of Switzerland is awarded a free kick on the left wing.
Jaka BijolYellow CardJaka Bijol from Slovenia receives a yellow card for a foul.
David Brekalo commits a foul for Slovenia.
Dan Ndoye from Switzerland wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Aljosa Matko from Slovenia is awarded a free kick in the attacking half.
Manuel Akanji commits a foul for Switzerland.
Remo Freuler's right-footed shot from the center of the box for Switzerland is blocked.
Corner awarded to Switzerland after David Zec concedes.
Foul committed by Zan Karnicnik of Slovenia.
Zeki Amdouni of Switzerland is awarded a free kick on the left wing.
Danijel Sturm's right-footed shot from outside the box is blocked. The attempt was assisted by Zan Karnicnik.
The second half begins with Switzerland leading Slovenia 2-1.
Substitution for Slovenia: David Brekalo comes on for Vanja Drkusic.
First half ends with Switzerland leading 2-1 against Slovenia.
The fourth official has indicated there will be 2 minutes of added time.
David Zec from Slovenia is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Zachary Athekame commits a foul for Switzerland.
Attempt missed. Aljosa Matko's header from the center of the box is too high, assisted by Zan Vipotnik's cross.
Attempt saved. Ardon Jashari from Switzerland has a left-footed shot from the left side of the box, but it's saved in the bottom right corner by Jan Oblak from Slovenia. The assist comes from Manuel Akanji.
David Zec from Slovenia commits a foul.
Zachary Athekame from Switzerland wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Attempt missed. Erik Janza's left-footed shot from outside the box is too high after a direct free kick for Slovenia.
Michel AebischerYellow CardMichel Aebischer of Switzerland receives a yellow card for a foul.
Sandi Lovric from Slovenia is awarded a free kick in the attacking half.
Foul committed by Michel Aebischer of Switzerland.
Goal! Switzerland leads 2-1 as Dan Ndoye scores with a left-footed shot from the center of the box into the center of the goal.
Foul committed by Sandi Lovric of Slovenia.
Johan Manzambi from Switzerland is awarded a free kick on the left wing.
Sandi Lovric wins a free kick for Slovenia in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Michel Aebischer of Switzerland.
Foul committed by Sandi Lovric of Slovenia.
Johan Manzambi of Switzerland is awarded a free kick on the left wing.
Zan Vipotnik commits a foul for Slovenia.
Zeki Amdouni from Switzerland is awarded a free kick in the attacking half.
Vanja DrkusicYellow CardVanja Drkusic from Slovenia receives a yellow card for a foul.
Foul committed by Vanja Drkusic of Slovenia.
Johan Manzambi from Switzerland is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
David ZecYellow CardDavid Zec from Slovenia receives a yellow card for a foul.
Foul committed by David Zec of Slovenia.
Michel Aebischer from Switzerland is awarded a free kick in the attacking half.
Aljosa Matko from Slovenia is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Remo Freuler of Switzerland.
Zan VipotnikYellow CardZan Vipotnik from Slovenia receives a yellow card for a foul.
Foul committed by Zan Vipotnik of Slovenia.
Nico Elvedi wins a free kick for Switzerland in the attacking half.
Offside for Switzerland. Dan Ndoye is caught offside.
Delay is over, and they are ready to continue.
The match is delayed due to an injury to Dan Ndoye from Switzerland.
The match is delayed due to an injury to Vanja Drkusic from Slovenia.
Attempt blocked. Aljosa Matko's left-footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked, with an assist from Mark Zabukovnik.
Mark Zabukovnik from Slovenia misses a header from the center of the box, sending it to the left. He was assisted by Danijel Sturm, who delivered a cross after a corner.
Corner awarded to Slovenia after a concession by Zachary Athekame.
Offside against Switzerland. Dan Ndoye is caught offside.
Aljosa Matko from Slovenia is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Ardon Jashari commits a foul for Switzerland.
Offside called against Switzerland. Ricardo Rodríguez is the player caught offside.
Attempt blocked. Remo Freuler's right-footed shot from the center of the box for Switzerland is blocked. He was assisted by Manuel Akanji.
Erik Janza scores an own goal for Slovenia, bringing the score to Switzerland 1, Slovenia 1.
Manuel Akanji of Switzerland misses a header from the center of the box, sending it to the right. The attempt was assisted by Michel Aebischer with a cross after a corner.
Switzerland wins a corner after Erik Janza concedes.
Foul committed by Sandi Lovric of Slovenia.
Zeki Amdouni from Switzerland is awarded a free kick in the attacking half.
Attempt saved. Danijel Sturm from Slovenia has his right-footed shot from outside the box saved in the center of the goal by Gregor Kobel from Switzerland.
Attempt blocked. Michel Aebischer (Switzerland) header from the centre of the box is blocked.
Attempt saved. Johan Manzambi's header from the center of the box for Switzerland is saved in the bottom left corner by Jan Oblak of Slovenia. The assist comes from Michel Aebischer with a cross.
assist: Aljosa Matko
Goal! Slovenia takes the lead 1-0 against Switzerland. Zan Vipotnik scores with a left-footed shot from the center of the box into the bottom left corner, assisted by Aljosa Matko.
Switzerland wins a corner after David Zec concedes.
First half begins.
Group leaders Switzerland host unbeaten Slovenia in Lucerne with maximum points and six goals scored already stacked against them. Zeki Amdouni's hot streak collides with Jan Oblak's shot-stopping in a clash of styles between free-flowing hosts and a compact, defensively disciplined Slovenia side.
