Extra-time match at Letzigrund: Sion's super‑sub eliminates GC

At the Letzigrund, the postponed match of the Super League between FC Sion and the Grasshoppers took place. Sion won 5-2, celebrating their fourth consecutive victory and letting the jokers turn the game decisively. The second half was characterized by the substitutes, who provided loud music in the stadium.

In the table, the Valais side closed the gap to leaders Lugano to within one point, with Lugano also still playing a postponed match against St. Gallen on Wednesday. On Wednesday, the postponed matches Thun-Servette and Lugano-St. Gallen are also on the schedule.

Sion dominated the first half, but at the break it was only 1-1. After a foul on Amir Abrashi, Samuel Krasniqi scored from the spot to equalise for the Hoppers.

Golden Hands of Didier Tholot

Didier Tholot introduced Josias Lukembila and Rilind Nivokazi in the 60th minute, both jokers who immediately changed the game. Their fresh impetus caused the Hoppers to fall back.

And in the 82nd minute, the young Frenchman Fodé Sylla scored the third joker goal. In stoppage time, Lukembila added his name to the scorers' list again.

At the GC‑start, Ali Kabacalman made a misplaced pass in the buildup to Manex Guibelalde, who sent Giotto Morandi into the attack. The returnee hit Anthony Racioppi in the short corner, which justified Peter Zeidler's decision to start him from the beginning. Morandi had previously missed a penalty against FCZ.

Outcome and Outlook for Sion and GC

The victory marked the fourth consecutive win for FC Sion in the Super League. On Saturday, Sion host FC Zürich at home, while the Grasshoppers visit FC Luzern.

The match was shown in the SRF‑program as the highlight of the Super League. Thus, the Letzigrund‑duel remains a defining example of the impact of jokers in the game.