Switzerland’s Shaqiri admits penalty award was a ’surprise’

Xherdan Shaqiri called Switzerland’s night in Belfast "perfect", but was shocked by the penalty that gave them the advantage in their World Cup play-off with Northern Ireland.

Xherdan Shaqiri called Switzerland’s night in Belfast "perfect", but was shocked by the penalty that gave them the advantage in their World Cup play-off with Northern Ireland.

The Swiss are well placed to make it to Russia next summer, having won the first leg at Windsor Park 1-0 with a contentious spot-kick that Ricardo Rodriguez converted.