Boss Yakin hails ‘clinical’ Shaqiri as Switzerland, Scotland share points

Yakin’s side trailed to Scott McTominay’s early goal in Cologne, but Shaqiri put Switzerland back on level terms in eye-catching style.

Boss Yakin hails ‘clinical’ Shaqiri as Switzerland, Scotland share points

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Boss Yakin hails ‘clinical’ Shaqiri as Switzerland, Scotland share points

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Switzerland boss Murat Yakin hailed Xherdan Shaqiri’s ability to produce magical moments after his stunning strike rescued a valuable 1-1 draw against Scotland at Euro 2024 on Wednesday. Yakin’s side trailed to Scott McTominay’s early goal in Cologne, but Shaqiri put Switzerland back on level terms in eye-catching style.

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The former Liverpool forward pounced on Anthony Ralston’s wayward backpass and curled a sublime finish into the top corner from the edge of the area. “Shaqiri proved tonight that he lives, breathes for moments like that. It was an unbelievably clinical strike. He did the only thing he could do. He really deserves that moment,” Yakin said.

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