Football
Levin Winkler’s first goal helps Lucerne secure a 2-2 draw against Lausanne
FCL fell behind 0-2 early on against Lausanne. However, through determination and a touch of luck, Mario Frick’s team managed to earn a point at home.
FC Luzern: FC Lausanne-Sport 2:2 (1:2)
The FCL starting lineup
“Never change a winning team” – a motto that Mario Frick seems to take seriously. He maintains the same starting eleven as he did against Basel and St. Gallen.
The Goals
8th Minute: Teddy Okou, currently on loan at Lausanne, sets up the first goal for the Vaudois. His cross finds Alban Aydini, who scores with a sharp shot just under the crossbar.
18th Minute: Shock for the locals. Against the run of play, Lausanne doubles their lead through Alvin Sanches, who shoots unchallenged from the penalty area.
Donat Rrudhani goes around Karlo Letico and scores the 1:2.
30th Minute: An exciting first half continues. Lars Villiger misses a penalty but recovers to win the ball. Thibault Klidjé delivers a fantastic long ball to Donat Rrudhani, who skillfully evades Karlo Letica to score, bringing the score to 1-2.
80th Minute: Lucerne equalizes against the run of play. Levin Winkler scores, assisted by Severin Ottiger. This marks the 21-year-old’s first goal for Lucerne.
Match report
The first opportunity came to a Lucerne player wearing a Lausanne jersey. Teddy Okou, not content in his time at FCL and currently on loan to the Vaudois, tested Pascal Loretz with a header in the 2nd minute. Loretz made a confident save. Shortly thereafter, it was Teddy Okou who assisted Alban Ajdini for Lausanne’s opening goal.
Just a minute after Lausanne’s first goal, the crowd roared when Nicky Beloko found the net, but the goal was disallowed for offside. The Lucerne audience applauded referee Lionel Tschudi, who issued a yellow card to Alvyn Sanches for simulation.
The yellow card seemed to spur Lausanne’s striker as he scored from the edge of the penalty area in the 18th minute, netting Lausanne-Sport’s second goal. However, FCL continued to put pressure on, and when Thibault Klidjé was brought down in the box a moment later, referee Lionel Tschudi did not hesitate to award a penalty. Lars Villiger stepped up but was unable to beat Karlo Letica with his rather meek strike.
Alvyn Sanches (right) scores from the edge of the penalty area to make it 2-0 for Lausanne.
The situation deteriorated further for FCL as Tyron Owusu exited the pitch due to injury in the 24th minute. Levin Winkler replaced him. The substitution seemed effective. Lars Villiger aggressively contested a ball, and through Thibault Klidjé, the ball was played to Donat Rrudhani, who rounded the Lausanne goalkeeper to score the desired Lucerne goal.
For neutral viewers, the first half of this Saturday evening at Luzerner Allmend provided exciting entertainment, with both teams creating numerous opportunities and demonstrating great effort and tenacity.
Thibault Klidjé in a duel with Morgan Poaty.
At the start of the second half, Mario Frick made another substitution as Lars Villiger was replaced by Adrian Grbic. The game became more intense following the restart; Grbic received a yellow card after a heated exchange with Karim Sow, who was also cautioned.
The indefatigable Alvyn Sanches further impressed Lausanne in the 60th minute when he struck the post with a powerful shot that would have beaten Pascal Loretz. Lucerne responded by introducing Severin Ottiger and Jakub Kadak to inject new energy into the match. Nicky Beloko and Aleksandar Stankovic were called into action.
Unlike the first half, the second half saw a slight decrease in intensity. The 10,665 spectators witnessed fewer scoring chances compared to the start of the game. Luca Jaquez prevented the score from reaching 3-1 with a goal-line clearance. And to everyone’s surprise, it was still 2-2 as Levin Winkler scored, giving FCL fans something to cheer about. This was his first goal in the Super League.
Levin Winkler scores his first goal for Lucerne.
FCL Coach’s Comments
“We lost possession far too often.”
“Our ability to come back and secure the draw demonstrates impressive morale.”
«Lausanne had control over us in the second half. A point is something we can accept.”
Mario Frick after the 2:2.
FCL Reactions
Donat Rrudhani in an interview after the game.
Levin Winkler after the game.
FCL Ratings
Telegram
Lucerne – Lausanne 2:2 (1:2)
Swisspor Arena. – 10,665 spectators. – Referee Tschudi.
Goals: 8. Ajdini (Okou) 0:1. 18. Sanches (Diabaté) 0:2. 30. Rrudhani (Klidjé) 1:2. 80. Winkler (Ottiger) 2:2.
Lucerne: Loretz; Dorn, Jaquez, Knezevic, Ciganiks; Owusu (24. Winkler), Stankovic, Rrudhani, Beloko (65. Ottiger) (65. Kadak); Klidjé (77. Spadanuda), Villiger (46. Grbic).
Lausanne: Letica; Giger, Sow, Mouanga, Poaty (91. Polster); Roche, Koindredi (81. Carraco); Okou, Sanches, Diabaté; Ajdini (71st Scene).
Notes: Lucerne missing Karweina, Chader and Beka (all injured). Lausanne without Dussenne (suspended), Custodio and Bernede (both injured). In 61st, Sanches’ shot hit the post. Yellow cards: 14. Sanches (simulation), 51. Grbic (unsportsmanlike conduct), 51. Sow (unsportsmanlike conduct), 76. Knezevic (foul).
Results and Table
Outlook
Following the match against Lausanne, there is a national break. The championship resumes on Saturday, October 19th, with Lucerne facing YB away at 6 p.m.
The Readable Ticker
Thanks to Levin Winkler’s First Goal: Lucerne Fought to a 2-2 Draw Against Lausanne
The FCL went behind 0-2 early on against Lausanne. Thanks to a lot of fight and the necessary bit of luck, Mario Frick’s team still got a point at home.
Match Overview: FC Luzern vs FC Lausanne-Sport
Score: FC Luzern 2 – 2 FC Lausanne-Sport
Location: Swisspor Arena
Attendance: 10,665
The Starting Lineups
Mario Frick adhered to his strategy of not changing a winning lineup, fielding the same eleven that had previously faced Basel and St. Gallen.
FC Luzern Lineup:
- Goalkeeper: Pascal Loretz
- Defenders: Dorn, Jaquez, Knezevic, Ciganiks
- Midfielders: Owusu, Stankovic, Rrudhani, Beloko
- Forwards: Klidjé, Villiger
FC Lausanne-Sport Lineup:
- Goalkeeper: Karlo Letica
- Defenders: Giger, Sow, Mouanga, Poaty
- Midfielders: Roche, Koindredi
- Forwards: Okou, Sanches, Diabaté, Ajdini
Match Highlights
First Half
8th Minute: Teddy Okou sets up Alban Ajdini, who opens the scoring for Lausanne with a sharp shot under the crossbar.
18th Minute: Lausanne doubles their lead through Alvin Sanches, who finds the net with a stunning shot from the penalty area.
Alvyn Sanches (right) scores from the edge of the penalty area to make it 2-0 for Lausanne.
30th Minute: After a hard-fought effort, Donat Rrudhani finds the net, reducing the deficit to 2-1 before halftime.
Second Half
80th Minute: Levin Winkler equalizes with his first goal for Lucerne, making it 2-2.
Levin Winkler scores his first goal for Lucerne.
Key Match Insights
- Lucerne showed resilience after going two goals behind.
- Both teams had numerous scoring opportunities, making it an exciting match for fans.
- Levin Winkler’s equalizer showcased the fighting spirit of the FCL.
Coach’s Reactions
“We lost far too many balls.”
“The fact that we come back again and get the draw shows great morale.”
“Lausanne had us under control in the second half. We can live with that one point very well.”
Player Performances
| Player | Performance Rating |
|---|---|
| Donat Rrudhani | 8.0 |
| Levin Winkler | 8.0 |
| Alvyn Sanches | 8.5 |
| Teddy Okou | 7.5 |
Injury Updates
FCL faced challenges with injuries, especially with Tyron Owusu leaving the pitch. Levin Winkler filled in and made a significant impact.
Upcoming Fixtures
After this thrilling encounter, Lucerne will take a break due to the national fixtures. They will return to action on Saturday, October 19th, against YB at 6 p.m.