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The quarter-final match between Austria and Switzerland in the 1954 World Cup is known as the "heat battle of Lausanne". The 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 around between the goalposts in a trance-like state. Switzerland thus scored three goals within eight minutes and led 3-0 in the 23rd minute. The Austrian masseur Josef Ulrich stood behind the Austrian goal and began to direct the almost disoriented Kurt Schmied. In addition, he tried to cool the goalkeeper down with sponges and water during the game. The Austrian team equalised within four minutes. Another six minutes later it was 5:3 for Austria. Switzerland's Robert Ballaman scored the tying goal just before the break. In the second half, despite the virtual absence of a goalkeeper, the Austrians were dominant and increased the score to 6:4. But the Swiss managed to score again, and in addition Robert Körner missed a penalty at this score for Austria. In the final phase, the Swiss Roger Bocquet collapsed; it was later discovered that he was suffering from a brain tumour. Probst scored the twelfth goal of the match with his 7:5 in the 76th minute, setting a record that is still unbroken today. (wp)