Clearly, FC Wil is an opponent that does not suit Neuchâtel Xamax. Already beaten 4-0 in St. Gallen on August 23, the “red and black” once again lost clearly. And, during the last ten championship duels between the two teams, the Saint-Gallois won 5 times and shared the stakes 5 times against the Neuchâtelois.
However, Xamax started this meeting well, gaining the upper hand over his opponent in the game. But it was Wil who opened the scoring in the 26the minute by Maier. We then had to wait until the start of the second half to see the “red and black” equalize with a superb header from Saiz (48e). The beginning of the end for Wil? This is what the 3,238 spectators present at the Maladière thought.
A success that hurts
However, it was a completely different scenario that unfolded afterwards. Of course, Xamax continued to push for around twenty minutes… but it was Wil who scored a second goal, once again by Maier, following a corner (69e). A success which had the effect of disrupting the game of Neuchâtel residents. Much less active from there, they conceded two more goals at the end of the match, conceding a very clear defeat (4-1).
Already beaten by Carouge at La Maladière two weeks ago, Xamax conceded its second defeat in a row at home, where it had become accustomed to making its law reign. The “red and black” will try to regain their colors next Friday on the pitch in Vaduz. /nba
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