The FCCF Servette started the Playoffs of the Axa Women’s Super League on Sunday by a draw against the Grasshoppers in the Letzigrund (1-1). Dominating but ineffective, garnet leaves from Zurich with only one point, despite a globally controlled performance.
What to remember
For their entry into the final phase of the championship, the players of José Barcala had to settle for a sharing of the points. Despite their opening of the score, the Servettiennes failed to kill the match and were joined in the second half by opportunistic Zurich. This draw leaves a bitter taste because they are back to the wall. A result that obliges the Geneva to react quickly in this phase of playoffs where the next match can be eliminatory!
The thread of the match
From the start, Servette imposed her rhythm with a distant attempt by Sandrine Mauron (5th), then the opening of the score through Cassandra Korhonen (23rd). The Swedish, superbly served in depth by Thérèse Simonsson, shoots Lauren Korzal.
Opportunities are multiplying for Genevans, but without being clinical. The lack of appetite in front will be fatal since after the break, GC returns in force with better intentions. The Zürich team thus equalizes in the 75th minute by Kayla McKenna. Yet in her business in recent months, Daina Bourma has been giving up for a moment by leaving the opposing attacker to chip her ball in the surface before scoring easily. A fatal goal since Servette will not be able to win this meeting despite a good opportunity for Paola Serrano from the head at the end of the game (88th).
The game player
Cassandra Korhonen, the only manager of the match, who once again proves her sense of goal and her ability to pierce the defense on her left side. Hoping that it reiterates this performance, this time with collective victory. And qualification!
Photos : Antoine Andreani
