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From Dijon disappointment to Geneva double: Terchoun eyes YB showdown
Meriame Terchoun faces a stark contrast: after a bitter spell at Dijon, she now eyes a Spitzenspiel against YB with Servettes Terchoun aiming to defend the Double. Having scored her first Tor after 36 Minuten in the Genfer Dress, the 30‑year‑old is determined to turn that early promise into a season‑long triumph.
Meriame Terchoun arrived at Servette Chênois, signing her first professional contract in her native Switzerland after nach 4 Jahren in the top French Liga with Dijon FCO. Am Anfang der Saison she joins the club in Genf, bringing experience to the Swiss Frauenliga.
Dijon disappointment to Geneva ambition
"Erst habe ich die Latte, später den Pfosten getroffen. Dann ist er endlich rein," she recalled, describing the moment her shot finally found the net. The quote underscores her perseverance after earlier misses.
Im ersten Spiel she netted the Tor after 36 Minuten, a moment that could have been the Dosenöffner of a convincing 3:0 victory for the Meisters against Aarau. Das early strike highlighted her impact, though Sie only enjoyed it briefly.
After four Jahren in the French Liga with Dijon FCO, Terchoun returned to the Schweiz, having previously played part‑time for FC Zürich. Vor dem Wechsel she trained on the Genfersee, and Im summer she completed the move to Servette Chênois.
Spitzenspiel against YB Frauen
She praised her new club, saying, "Wir als Frauen haben das verdient" and "Es gefällt mir sehr gut hier. Ich bin überzeugt von diesem Projekt." Sie feels the team is ready to defend the Double.
In Bern, the upcoming Spitzenspiel pits the YB Frauen against Servette Chênois. YB still seek revenge for the Cupfinal and the Playoff‑Final of the previous championship, both lost to the Genfer side. Vor dem Spiel Das Team will settle the score.
Terchoun also highlighted the personal significance of facing her Kollegin Ramona Bachmann. "Die ganze Geschichte, die sie erleben musste, ist mir sehr nahegegangen," she said, noting Bachmann’s return from a Kreuzbandriss ahead of the Heim‑EM 2025. Sie looks forward to sharing the pitch.
Am Freitag a larger Standortbestimmung will follow, with the match broadcast live on the SRF Sport App. Das broadcast is scheduled for 20.08.2026 at 19 Uhr, giving fans a chance to watch the clash in real time.