Neuchâtel Xamax is eliminated from the Swiss Football Cup. Jeff Saibene’s men were beaten 2-1 at La Maladière stadium once morest FC Thun in the round of 16.
As often Xamax opens the brand
Everything had started well, however, following 30 soporific minutes where strictly nothing happened on either side, the Neuchâtelois had the good idea to concretize their first offensive incursion by opening the scoring in the 30e minute by Danilo Del Toro. But as too often this season, Xamax opens the scoring but fails to maintain its advantage. Only three minutes later Ndongo equalized for Thun.
A disputed second period then the stunner
In the second period, Mauro Lustrinelli’s players first took the lead before Xamax in turn offered a few opportunities without managing to materialize them. As we headed gently towards extra time, Dimitri Oberlin erased Mats Hammerich with a little too much ease before finding Toure within 5 meters who was quick to crucify Guivarch and knock out the Neuchâtelois. A goal in the last moments, it has unfortunately become a habit among Xamaxiens.
Jeff Saibene’s men will at least have had the merit of equaling Thun in this game, but the result remains another defeat and elimination from the Swiss Cup. /dau-jam
Neuchâtel Xamax – Thun 1-2 (1-1).
Buts: 30e Del Toro 1-0. 33e Ndongo 1-1. 93e Tour 1-2.
