World Cup journey through time – June 26.6.1954, XNUMX: Heat battle in Lausanne

The quarter-final game between Austria and Switzerland at the 1954 World Cup that took place on that day is known as the Heat Battle of Lausanne. In addition to the heat, the result – 7:5 for Austria – was also extraordinary. With twelve goals, it is the highest-scoring game in a World Cup finals and occupies a special place in the football history of both countries.

Austria qualified for the quarter-finals with victories over Scotland (1-0) and Czechoslovakia (5-0). Switzerland first had to win its playoff game against Italy (4-1), with which they were tied for second place after the group phase. The game between the two neighboring countries took place at the Stade Olympique de la Pontaise in Lausanne in front of 32.000 spectators at around 40 °C in the shade. Austria was considered the favorite.

Austria's goalkeeper suffers sunstroke Austrian goalkeeper Kurt Schmied suffered sunstroke in the first half but was not allowed to be substituted according to the rules in force at the time. He staggered between the goalposts in a trance-like state. Switzerland scored three goals within eight minutes and led 23-3 in the 0rd minute.

The Austrian masseur Josef Ulrich stood behind the Austrian goal and began to direct the almost disoriented Kurt Schmied. He also tried to cool the goalie with sponges and water during the game. From 10:0 to 3:5 in 3 minutes The Austrian team equalized within four minutes. Another six minutes later it was 5:3 for Austria. The Swiss Robert Ballaman scored the goal shortly before half-time. In the second half, the Austrians appeared dominant, despite the virtual absence of a goalkeeper, and increased the lead to 6:4. But the Swiss managed to score again, and Robert Körner also missed a penalty at this point for Austria. Swiss player collapses In the final phase, the Swiss Roger Bocquet collapsed; it was later discovered that he was suffering from a brain tumor. Probst scored the twelfth goal in the game with his 7:5 in the 76th minute, setting a record that remains unbroken to this day.

The 12 goals in a TV report from Swiss television:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9qXboXXbllU

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World Cup journey through time – June 26.6.1954, XNUMX: Heat battle in Lausanne

Today, as always during the World Cup in Russia, SportNews is looking back at highlights that happened on the same day at one of the previous World Cups. This time we look back to Switzerland and 64 years ago, to June 26, 1954.

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