Neuchâtel Xamax suffered Friday evening in the Principality. The “red and black” lost 2-0 once morest Vaduz in the 31e Football Challenge League day. The two goals of the formation of Liechtenstein fell in the first half hour from the feet of Manuel Sutter. An indisputable defeat as Vaduz was superior and dominating. The score might have been more severe. At the end of the match, Xamaxian midfielder Karim Gazzetta admitted his team’s impotence and the opponent’s superiority.
Similar observation for Neuchâtel Xamax coach, Andrea Binotto: Vaduz was clearly better.
This defeat also highlighted the importance of Liridon Berisha within the Xamaxian workforce. The captain and defense boss was out through injury. And this has not gone unnoticed, as Andrea Binotto acknowledges.
If the Neuchâtelois found themselves so often in defensive difficulty during this meeting, it is also because Vaduz was able to count on a Tunahan Cicek of the big nights. Number 10, who briefly passed through La Maladière during the 2018/2019 season, left its mark on this meeting. For Andrea Binotto, he is one of the best players in the championship.
Neuchâtel Xamax remains temporarily 6e in the standings pending Saturday’s matches. Next meeting for the “red and black”, Friday at La Maladière once morest Aarau. /jpp
Vaduz – Neuchâtel Xamax 2-0 (2-0)
1260 spectators.
Referee: Huwiler.
Buts: 12e Sutter 1-0. 26e Sutter 2-0.
Note: 49th shot on the post of Cicek (Vaduz).
Other result : Schaffhouse – Wil 5-2 (3-1).
Ranking: 1. Winterthour 30/55 (62-38). 2. Schaffhouse 31/55 (61-43). 3. Aarau 30/50 (53-42). 4. Vaduz 31/50 (58-50). 5. Thoune 30/46 (50-45). 6. Neuchâtel Xamax FCS 31/43 (46-44). 7. Lausanne-Ouchy Stadium 30/40 (37-38). 8. Will 31/39 (60-65). 9. Yverdon 30/38 (35-39). 10. Kriens 10/30 (18-76).