Servette remain winless for the third time in a row. The Geneva side also had to settle for a 1-1 draw against FC Sion, who were in poor form.
The Valais side were even closer to victory at home in the Tourbillon. The opening goal in the 65th minute by Numa Lavanchy was deserved and even after Servette's Alioune Ndoye equalized, Sion had the better chances to score. However, the home team stopped themselves in the 82nd minute when Noé Sow was sent off with a second yellow card.
The draw is particularly bitter for Servette, who are slowly losing sight of FC Basel at the top of the table. The Geneva side, who have picked up just four points in the last five rounds, are now six points behind the leaders. FC Luzern have closed to within one point of Servette from behind - the two teams will meet in a direct duel on Easter Monday.
Sion's haul of three points from the last five rounds is also poor. The Valais side are now just three points ahead of GC and Yverdon, and the barrage place is getting ever closer. The duel with St. Gallen is still on the agenda before the relegation round.
Comments on the game
Man of the Match: Alioune Ndoye
"For a long time, Servette's attacking play lacked the necessary punch. This changed after he came on as a substitute, brought a breath of fresh air and scored the equalizer for his team. He also had another top chance, but missed the 2:1."
(blue Sport commentator Stefan Flückiger)
The video ticker to watch
FC Sion
Servette FC
- Numa Lavanchy - 1:0 (65.)
- (69.) 1:1 - Alioune Ndoye
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Liveticker
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Liveticker closed
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81.
Kololli narrowly fails with his header
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69.
Ndoye with the equalizer
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65.
Lavanchy puts Sion in front
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54.
Mall cannot hold Barba's shot
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33.
Kololli flicks the ball against the post
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7.
Chance for Servette through Douline
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90.+6.End of 2nd half
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90.+4.Yellow card Servette FC
Kasim Adams
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86.Substitution in FC Sion
Pajtim Kasami
Midfielder
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86.Substitution out FC Sion
Ilyas Chouaref
Striker
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86.Substitution in FC Sion
Théo Bouchlarhem
Midfielder
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86.Substitution out FC Sion
Benjamin Kololli
Midfielder
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85.Yellow card FC Sion
Ali Kabacalman
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84.Substitution in Servette FC
Jeremy Guillemenot
Striker
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84.Substitution out Servette FC
Dereck Kutesa
Striker
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82.Red card FC Sion (as a result of two yellow cards)
Noé Sow
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76.Substitution in FC Sion
Dejan Sorgic
Striker
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76.Substitution out FC Sion
Anton Miranchuk
Midfielder
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75.Substitution in Servette FC
Gaël Ondoua
Midfielder
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75.Substitution out Servette FC
Alexis Antunes
Midfielder
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75.Substitution in FC Sion
Marquinhos Cipriano
Defender
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75.Substitution out FC Sion
Théo Berdayes
Midfielder
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75.Substitution in Servette FC
Keyan Varela
Striker
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75.Substitution out Servette FC
David Douline
Midfielder
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69.Goal for Servette FC, 1:1 through Alioune Ndoye (Dereck Kutesa)
Alioune Ndoye
Midfielder
Assist: Dereck Kutesa
Striker
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65.Goal for FC Sion, 1:0 through Numa Lavanchy (Kreshnik Hajrizi)
Numa Lavanchy
Defender
Assist: Kreshnik Hajrizi
Defender
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61.Substitution in Servette FC
Alioune Ndoye
Midfielder
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61.Substitution out Servette FC
Victory Beniangba
Striker
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60.Yellow card FC Sion
Noé Sow
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46.Kick-off 2nd half
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45.+4.End of 1st half
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13.Substitution in FC Sion
Théo Berdayes
Midfielder
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13.Substitution out FC Sion
Liam Chipperfield
Midfielder
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1.Start of the match