Good evening for Yverdon, leader of the Challenge League. The Vaudois won the Lac derby 2-0 once morest Neuchâtel Xamax. In addition, they increased their lead over Lausanne to 4 points following their defeat in Bellinzona (1-0).
Brian Beyer opened the scoring for Yverdon in the 17th minute. The red lantern did try to react, but without much opportunity. Coach Marco Schällibaum’s players were slow to take cover.
Koro Koné missed the conversion of a penalty in the 58th minute, repelled by goalkeeper Théo Guivarch. But 3 minutes later, Mauro Rodriguez doubled the bet. Thanks to its 4th success of the season in as many duels once morest Xamax, Yverdon was able to take a 4-point lead over Lausanne-Sport.
First success of the year for Bellinzona
Ludovic Magnin’s men were very disappointing at Comunale. They gave in on a magnificent free kick in the top corner of Cristian Souza (25th). This is the first victory for the Ticino since October 30, a series of 13 unsuccessful matches (3 draws only).
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