Stade Lausanne-Ouchy become the tenth team from a lower division to reach the Swiss Cup final. The Vaud side from the Challenge League beat Grasshoppers 2-0 at home in the semi-final.
In its first ever Cup semi-final, Stade Lausanne-Ouchy played without complexes. The fourth-placed team in the Challenge League earned the goals in the 52nd and 90th minutes with a courageous performance. The outsiders outplayed GC on the Pontaise and had the better chances to score. The crowning moment was beautiful to watch: French winger Landry Nomel moved from the left flank towards the center shortly after the break and hit the crossbar perfectly from the edge of the penalty area. Vasco Tritten made it 2:0 from a direct corner kick.
GC, the second-worst team in the current Super League season, disappointed. The Hoppers never managed to play with any conviction. Although they had celebrated an important win against bottom-of-the-table Winterthur last weekend, they seemed inhibited. Coach Gernot Messner's team had the best chance to take the lead in the 35th minute when Sven Köhler's header hit the crossbar. The aluminum goal was a sign of GC's improved performance after a weak start.
Surprisingly, the favorites allowed themselves to be forced back onto the defensive after the break and were inexplicably passive. The 0:1 was the logical consequence. Even with their backs to the wall, there was no great awakening for Zurich. Stade Lausanne-Ouchy continued to have the better of the action, and also had one more player on the pitch in the final phase. Köhler was shown the red card in the 83rd minute for an emergency brake.
Third Super League club defeated
Stade Lausanne-Ouchy will contest the cup final against league rivals Yverdon or St. Gallen in the Wankdorf on Whitsun Sunday, May 24, and will attempt to become only the second lower league club after Sion in 2006 to lift the trophy. A major triumph would be well deserved in view of Lausanne's impressive course. After Winterthur and Lucerne, GC were the third Super League club to be beaten by SLO in this cup season. The last time a club from a lower division achieved the same feat was 23 years ago.
GC, on the other hand, must now focus entirely on its mission to stay in the league. That will not be easy. This was made clear by the reaction of the many fans who had traveled with them after the 2-0 defeat. Some of them stormed onto the pitch, others threw flares in the direction of the stewards. GC's nerves are likely to be on edge for a while.
The live ticker
FC Stade-Lausanne-Ouchy
Grasshopper Club Zurich
- Landry Nomel - 1:0 (52.)
- Vasco Tritten - 2:0 (90.)
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90.
The game is over!
Lausanne-Ouchy pull off the surprise and advance to the cup final thanks to a 2-0 win over GC.
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90.
The GC fans blow the fuses
Immediately after the 2-0 scoreline, some GC supporters lose their composure and throw pyrotechnics onto the pitch. The game has to be interrupted until the situation calms down again.
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90.
Tritten converts corner kick directly - Lausanne-Ouchy increase to 2:0
The home team make it 2:0 in the 90th minute! Hammel underhits a corner kick from Tritten and the ball hits the inside of the post. Lausanne-Ouchy are on the verge of reaching the cup final!
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83.
Red against GC: Köhler with the emergency brake against Tritten
Is this the decider? Köhler is the last man to stop Tritten and is shown the red card. GC are now outnumbered - and Lausanne-Ouchy have a dangerous free-kick opportunity. However, Tritten puts the ball just outside the box.
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80.
GC have 10 minutes left
Frey gets in a dangerous shot, but the ball is out of bounds according to the referees. A goal kick is awarded to Lausanne-Ouchy. There are still 10 minutes plus stoppage time to play.
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75.
Luck for GC - Sartoretti only hits the post
Sartoretti now gets his shot away from a similar position to Nomel. Hammel is unable to reach his shot, but the ball hits the post. GC are lucky to avoid the 0:2.
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65.
Frey's header flies over the goal
GC are then able to establish themselves in their opponents' half of the pitch again and are awarded corners. One of them ends up with Michi Frey, but his header from close range flies over the goal.
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60.
The GC response is a long time coming
Lausanne-Ouchy continued to control proceedings in the minutes after the opening goal. GC is struggling.
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52.
Goal for Lausanne-Ouchy!
Then it strikes! Landry Nomel has far too much space after Abrashi slips. The Lausanne player takes off and flicks the ball beautifully into the far corner. Ouchy goes ahead against GC!
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50.
Bah tests Hammel
Ouchy's number 13 pulls away from long range and forces Hammel to make a save. The lower-ranked team come out of the box strongly.
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43.
Hammel saves for GC
After Abrashi loses possession, Sartoretti gets the ball and makes a strong run against several opponents. However, his shot is parried by GC goalkeeper Hammel and cleared for a corner, from which Sutter creates the next chance for Ouchy. Hammel is on the spot again.
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35.
GC fail to hit the crossbar
Abrashi plays a long ball from around 40 meters, Köhler puts the ball on target with his head. Goalkeeper Besson would have been beaten, but the crossbar saves for Lausanne-Ouchy.
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GC get into the game better
The Hoppers disrupt their opponents early on and keep the danger away from their own goal in the final minutes. After just under half an hour, the visitors are awarded a corner kick, but it remains harmless.
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Next shot from Asp Jensen
The visitors responded and won a corner after a period of pressure from Lausanne. The ball ends up with Asp Jensen, who is free on the edge of the penalty area, but his shot is too harmless, just like his first attempt.
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Lausanne-Ouchy misses the lead
Again the underclassman. After a perfectly timed cross from Bah, Nkama gets his head to the ball right in front of the GC box, but is unable to control it as desired and misses the opening goal.
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Ouchy also becomes dangerous for the first time
The home team combine through the GC defense, giving full-back Kaloga plenty of space and the chance to score. However, his shot flies wide of the GC goal.
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First good chance for GC
GC win the ball in midfield and switch gears at lightning speed. Frey gains possession on the edge of the penalty area and launches Asp Jensen, who can't get enough pressure behind his shot - no problem for Ouchy goalie Besson.
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First corner kick for Lausanne-Ouchy
The hosts make a cheeky start and earn their first corner kick, which the GC defense has no problem defending.
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The line-ups are here
The two teams line up for the cup semi-final.
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GC is warned
The visitors go into the match as favorites, but are unlikely to take the task lightly. Lausanne-Ouchy have already knocked out two Super League teams this campaign, Winterthur and Lucerne. Can the Challenge League fourth-placed team spring another surprise today?
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Hello ...
... and welcome to the live ticker for the Cup semi-final between Stade Lausanne-Ouchy and GC. Kick-off on the Pontaise is at 19:15. Follow the action live here.
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90.+18.End of 2nd half
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90.+4.Substitution in FC Stade-Lausanne-Ouchy
Breston Malula
Defender
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90.+4.Substitution out FC Stade-Lausanne-Ouchy
Vasco Tritten
Midfielder
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90.Goal for FC Stade-Lausanne-Ouchy, 2:0 through Vasco Tritten
Vasco Tritten
Midfielder
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89.Substitution in FC Stade-Lausanne-Ouchy
Ogou Akichi
Midfielder
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89.Substitution out FC Stade-Lausanne-Ouchy
Chinwendu Johan Nkama
Midfielder
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88.Substitution in FC Stade-Lausanne-Ouchy
Loïc Socka Bongué
Striker
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88.Substitution out FC Stade-Lausanne-Ouchy
Malko Sartoretti
Striker
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88.Substitution in FC Stade-Lausanne-Ouchy
Nathan Garcia
Striker
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88.Substitution out FC Stade-Lausanne-Ouchy
Landry Nomel
Striker
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87.Substitution in Grasshopper Club Zurich
Dorian Paloschi
Defender
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87.Substitution out Grasshopper Club Zurich
Samuel Marques
Defender
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87.Substitution in Grasshopper Club Zurich
Lee Young Joon
Striker
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87.Substitution out Grasshopper Club Zurich
Salifou Diarrassouba
Midfielder
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86.Yellow card Grasshopper Club Zurich
Felix Tsimba
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84.Red card Grasshopper Club Zurich (direct)
Sven Köhler
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78.Yellow card FC Stade-Lausanne-Ouchy
Nicola Sutter
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75.Yellow card Grasshopper Club Zurich
Salifou Diarrassouba
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74.Substitution in FC Stade-Lausanne-Ouchy
Henoc Lukembila
Defender
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74.Substitution out FC Stade-Lausanne-Ouchy
Bastien Conus
Defender
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71.Substitution in Grasshopper Club Zurich
Salifou Diarrassouba
Midfielder
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71.Substitution out Grasshopper Club Zurich
Tim Meyer
Midfielder
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59.Substitution in Grasshopper Club Zurich
Felix Tsimba
Striker
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59.Substitution out Grasshopper Club Zurich
Samuel Krasniqi
Midfielder
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59.Substitution in Grasshopper Club Zurich
Imourane Hassane
Midfielder
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59.Substitution out Grasshopper Club Zurich
Amir Abrashi
Midfielder
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52.Goal for FC Stade-Lausanne-Ouchy, 1:0 through Landry Nomel
Landry Nomel
Striker
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46.Kick-off 2nd half
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45.End of 1st half
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1.Start of the match
