Crazy game at the Letzigrund Muci secures GC a point in stoppage time

GC missed numerous top chances against Sion and were unable to capitalize on their superior numbers for a long time. In stoppage time, Nikolas Muci at least managed to equalize the score at 1:1.

For a long time, GC struggled in vain and missed numerous chances. The best opportunity was missed by Bryan Lasme, who pulled off the feat of shooting the ball three meters wide of the empty goal after a rebound off the post in the closing stages.

In the end, it was substitute Nikolas Muci who finally redeemed the home team, who were short of substitutes due to numerous suspensions, in the 4th minute of stoppage time.

Lavanchy sent off after controversial scene

The Grasshoppers, who were outnumbered for the final 20 minutes after Numa Lavanchy was shown a red card, had only themselves to blame for trailing for so long. Nestory Irankunda alone had the lead on his feet three times in the first half. Twice he missed miserably from the best of positions, and once the 19-year-old Australian's long-range shot struck the post. Sonny Kittel's free-kick from the corner of the penalty area also hit the edge of the goal.

At the other end, a private duel developed between Benjamin Kololli and Manuel Kuttin, who replaced the suspended Justin Hammel in the GC goal. Kololli had several attempts from distance. In stoppage time of the first half, the new winter signing from FC Basel finally scored with a free kick from around 25 meters, with Kuttin not cutting a very good figure.

Until deep into stoppage time, it looked as if Kololli's goal would give the visitors their first victory on a foreign pitch after five consecutive away defeats.

Man of the Match: Benjamin Kololli (Sion)

"Kololli's offensive one-man show is enough to earn Sion a point in a crazy game."

blue Sport commentator Marko Vucur

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Grasshoppers - Sion 1:1 (0:1)

4071 spectators. - SR Tschudi. - Goals: 45. Kololli 0:1. 94. Muci (Schmitz) 1:1.

Grasshoppers: Kuttin; Schmitz, Paskotsi, Ndenge, Persson; Hassane (74. Muci); Irankunda (82. Schürpf), Abels (61. Veron Lupi), Kittel (61. Morandi), Choinière; Bojang (61. Lasme).

Sion: Fayulu; Lavanchy, Hajrizi, Diouf, Barba; Berdayes, Kabacalman (91. Kasami), Sow, Bouchlarhem (84. Chipperfield); Kololli (84. Bouriga); Sorgic (74. Hefti).

Remarks: 71st red card against Lavanchy (handball). Cautions: 37 Irankunda, 45 Bojang, 75 Kabacalman.

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90.+4.
Muci with the equalizer
86.
Lasme misses the empty goal
71.
Lavanchy sees red after a handball
45.+2.
Kololli gives Sion the lead from a free kick
36.
Irankunda hits the post
34.
Irankunda misses next mega chance
10.
The Hoppers also fail to hit the crossbar
8.
Kololli hits the crossbar
6.
Irankunda misses the early GC lead
90.+7.
End of 2nd half
90.+4.
Goal for Grasshopper Club Zurich, 1:1 through Nikolas Muci (Benno Schmitz)
Nikolas Muci
Striker

Assist: Benno Schmitz
Defender
90.+2.
Substitution in FC Sion

Pajtim Kasami
Midfielder
90.+2.
Substitution out FC Sion
Ali Kabacalman
Midfielder
83.
Substitution in FC Sion
Mouhsen Bouriga
Striker
83.
Substitution out FC Sion
Benjamin Kololli
Striker
83.
Substitution in FC Sion
Liam Chipperfield
Midfielder
83.
Substitution out FC Sion
Théo Bouchlarhem
Midfielder
82.
Substitution in Grasshopper Club Zurich
Pascal Schürpf
Midfielder
82.
Substitution out Grasshopper Club Zurich
Nestory Irankunda
Striker
75.
Yellow card FC Sion
Ali Kabacalman
74.
Substitution in Grasshopper Club Zurich
Nikolas Muci
Striker
74.
Substitution out Grasshopper Club Zurich
Imourane Hassane
Midfielder
74.
Substitution in FC Sion
Nias Hefti
Defender
74.
Substitution out FC Sion
Dejan Sorgic
Striker
71.
Red card FC Sion (direct)
Numa Lavanchy
61.
Substitution in Grasshopper Club Zurich
Bryan Lasme
Striker
61.
Substitution out Grasshopper Club Zurich
Adama Bojang
Striker
61.
Substitution in Grasshopper Club Zurich
Tomas Veron
Striker
61.
Substitution out Grasshopper Club Zurich

Dirk Abels
Midfielder
61.
Substitution in Grasshopper Club Zurich
Giotto Morandi
Midfielder
61.
Substitution out Grasshopper Club Zurich

Sonny Kittel
Midfielder
46.
Kick-off 2nd half
45.+3.
End of 1st half
45.+2.
Goal for FC Sion, 0:1 through Benjamin Kololli
Benjamin Kololli
Striker
45.
Yellow card Grasshopper Club Zurich
Adama Bojang
37.
Yellow card Grasshopper Club Zurich
Nestory Irankunda
Yellow card Grasshopper Club Zurich
Noah Persson
1.
Start of the match