At Letzigrund, where YB conceded one too many defeats which cost Raphaël Wicky his place on March 3, the goal which will perhaps be remembered as that of the coronation can also claim the title of the greatest success of the season. In the 42nd minute, while the 16,737 spectators hadn’t had much to sink their teeth into until then, Silvère Ganvoula actually pulled off a real bicycle kick that left Yanick Brecher speechless.
Back on track, Young Boys then took advantage of the avoidable expulsion of Cheick Condé, who was a victim of Mr. Cibelli’s intransigence. The Guinean center forward of FCZ collected two yellow cards in quick succession, one for a tackle that was a little too forceful and a second for having ironically applauded the referee’s punishment. At 11 against 10, YB dominated the rest of the debates and logically added a second goal from Cedric Itten (54th), who came on at half-time in place of Ganvoula.
Comfortable mattress
This third consecutive victory allows the Bernese to fly to the top of the Championship Group of the Super League. With 8 points ahead of Servette FC and 9 over Lugano, the reigning champions have a more than comfortable cushion with only 12 units remaining in the game.
The Ticino, beaten at home on Saturday by Saint-Gall (0-1), have undoubtedly said goodbye to their meager hopes of returning to YB. Mattia Croci-Torti’s men, on the other hand, will have to fight for second place, recovered by Servette this weekend following a victory won against Winterthur (2-1).
Lausanne takes on water in Yverdon
In the Relegation Group, Yverdon Sport has, for its part, practically ensured its retention in the Swiss elite. The promoted side got the better of LS on Sunday (3-1) in a Vaudois derby which was already over after less than twenty minutes of play.
A first goal from Dimitrije Kamenovic (9th) and a double from Kevin Carlos in three minutes (14th, 17th) stunned the Lausanne residents. The latter still saved the honor in the second period with a penalty converted by Noë Dussenne (61st).
With ten points ahead of the play-off place occupied by Grasshopper, the Nord-Vaudois club can look forward to the end of the season with peace of mind. The LS, on the other hand, will need a few additional points to protect themselves from a return of the Sauterelles.
