The FC Sion carried out the right operation of the weekend in Super League on Sunday. In Tourbillon, Didier Tholot’s men beat 2-1 FC Zurich. Enough to take six points ahead of eleventh place.
It is a victory that could be precious for the Valaisans. Four days before the end of the season, it was better to take a little distance from the last ranks, especially after Winterthour defeated Grasshopper (2-0) on Saturday. Everything becomes hot, and with this success, Sion takes a little air, even if nothing is acquired, especially before going to Yverdon next Saturday.
Still, on Sunday, the Sedunois seemed to attack the meeting in the best possible state of mind. With ambition, the tenure of Dejan Sorgic testified, a real surface striker. It took him a little more than a minute to agree with Didier Tholot: on a center of Chouaref, Berdayes gave the head to the second post for the former player of Thoune and Lucerne who opened the scoring.
Sion quickly put rhythm, and it was nice to see. Like this strike from Anton Miranchuk who finished his trajectory on the Brecher bar (23rd). The Russian, not perfect defensively, was able to be decisive in the offensive sector, thanks to an eccentric free kick that Théo Berdayes could benefit for 2-0 (34th).
Well left. Except that Sion then forgot to play. And to defend properly, like this breakthrough of Markelo concluded by the reduction of the score, after a relay with Emmanuel (38th). It was just a premise, since the second half was almost only played in a camp: that of Timothy Fayulu’s goal. With goals (precisely) canceled. And not much on the Valais side.
The outcome is fortunately positive. It must also be put in a context: the one in which the FCZ has nothing to play this season, except to highlight certain players. This undoubtedly facilitated the task of the FC Sion. But it didn’t go far.
