Conference League: Lugano was spanked, St-Gall takes a point against Backa Topola

Saint-Gall had to settle for a draw at home on the 4th day of the Conference League. The Brodeurs made 2-2 against the Serbs of Backa Topola.

Coach Enrico Maassen had asked for more determination and efficiency after last weekend’s goalless draw against Yverdon. The Saint-Gallois showed desire, but not enough realization. The numerous actions should have led to something other than the goals of Moustapha Cissé for 1-0 (31st) and Corsin Konietzke for 2-2 (65th).

Backa Topola, who crushed Lugano 4-1 at home three weeks ago, turned almost every chance he had into a goal. As against the Ticino, Milos Pantovic scored a double. The Serbs could even have left with the three points at the end of the game, but Lawrence Ati Zigi made two decisive saves against Aleksandar Cirkovic.

This 2-2 keeps the Brodeurs in the race for a place in the round of 16. However, it will be necessary to score points during the last two days on December 12 and 19 against Guimarães and Heidenheim.