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Christian Finkbeiner’s comment on the first victory of the Swiss national team

Comment on Nati’s initial victory

The World Cup is not a sprint

Nati debuted with a 1-0 victory at the World Cup in Qatar. But the tournament has only just begun, says Christian Finkbeiner, head of Blick football.

The World Cup is not a sprint, believes Blick football boss Christian Finkbeiner.

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Christian FinkbeinerFootball manager

A start has been made. Against Cameroon, Nati did their homework and lived up to their role as favourites. After a boring first half, it gets livelier, faster, better after the break. In the end, the first victory is deserved. Without shine, but also without shaking – and very important: without too much effort. Because a World Championship is not a sprint, but a progression race. Especially for top teams. And the national team wants to advance in this circle here in Qatar.

There are still two downsides. The win should have been a goal or two off. And the bookings against central defenders Elvedi and Akanji, who sees a yellow card for complaints, are already becoming a problem against Brazil. Another booking threatens the pair for what is likely their final group match against Serbia.

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