Basel secured a 4-2 victory over Thun in the third round of the Swiss Super League on Sunday. The hosts took control early, with goals from A. Sow and Z. Celar establishing a two-goal lead before the interval. Thun fought back through L. Stewart and B. Labeau, but Basel's third-half strike from X. Shaqiri sealed the result.
The opening goal arrived in the 31st minute when A. Sow found the net. Celar doubled the advantage shortly after half-time in the 53rd minute. Thun pulled one back through L. Stewart in the 73rd minute, but Shaqiri restored Basel's two-goal cushion just two minutes later. Labeau's late effort in the 91st minute provided a consolation for the visitors.
Basel kept possession for 47 per cent of the match, while Thun dominated the ball with 53 per cent. The visitors registered 124 attacks compared to 68 for the hosts, but failed to convert their dominance into chances. Basel created three big opportunities and struck the target seven times, while Thun managed only two shots on goal from 12 attempts.
Substitutions shaped the second half, with N. Zoukit, K. Olaigbe, and F. Fehr coming on for Basel, while Thun brought on L. Stewart, Z. Celar, and B. Omeragic. Both sides received yellow cards, with N. Reichmuth, F. Fehr, L. Leroy, and J. Roth cautioned during the contest.
The result leaves Basel fifth in the table with 10 points from seven matches, while Thun remain seventh on seven points after six games. The hosts have one more fixture played than their opponents, which influences the standings comparison.