Sion celebrate their first win in their sixth game after the winter break. The Valais team defeated FC Zurich 2:1 at home in the Tourbillon.
Mouhcine Bouriga and Anton Miranchuk, two players who have hardly been among the goalscorers this season, were responsible for the first success of the year. Bouriga was in the Valais starting line-up for the first time ever and thanked them with the opening goal in the 18th minute. FCZ goalkeeper Yanick Brecher was still on the ball when the Moroccan took the direct shot, but was unable to prevent the goal.
Brecher was also unlucky with the second goal. After he had initially blocked a header, Miranchuk was on hand. It was the Russian's second goal of the season.
In the meantime, Juan Perea had equalized for the visitors. The Colombian, who scored his seventh goal of the season, thanked Steven Zuber for his good preparatory work. The beautiful move was of no avail, however, as FCZ were unable to find a way past the Sion defense in the second half.
After four defeats in five matches, it was Sion's first win against Zurich since August 2022. Thanks to this rare success, the two teams in eighth (Zurich) and ninth place are now separated by just three points.
Man of the Match: Ali Kabacalman
"He once again played a commanding role in central midfield, setting the pace and taking the tempo out of the game when he had to. As usual, he was also confident with the ball and passing."
blue Sport commentator Stefan Flückiger
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Sion - Zurich 2:1 (2:1)
13'200 spectators. - Refereed by Mandach. - Goals: 18 Bouriga (Kololli) 1:0. 21 Perea (Zuber) 1:1. 39 Miranchuk 2:1.
Sion: Fayulu; Lavanchy, Hajrizi, Diouf, Hefti; Bua, Kabacalman; Berdayes, Miranchuk (71. Chouaref), Kololli; Bouriga (71. Sorgic).
Zurich: Brecher; Denoon (92. Kamberi), Gómez, Ligue; Rodrigo Conceição, Gbamin, Krasniqi (83. Ballet), Emmanuel (56. Reverson); Chouiar, Zuber; Perea (56. Markelo).
Cautions: 45 Kololli, 57 Diouf, 82 Reverson, 85 Chouiar.
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FC Sion
FC Zurich
- Mouhsen Bouriga - 1:0 (18.)
- Anton Miranchuk - 2:1 (39.)
- (21.) 1:1 - Juan José Perea
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Liveticker closed
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62.
Brecher saves FCZ from conceding a third goal
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59.
Reverson gets a chance to equalize shortly after his substitution
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39.
Miranchuk puts Sion back in the lead
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21.
Zuber with strong preparatory work - Perea equalizes immediately for FCZ
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18.
Out of nowhere - Bouriga scores for Sion
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0.
Fringer: "FC Zurich never puts its foot in its mouth"
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0.
Gygax on the Mendy transfer: "It could be a nice story"
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Mendy arrives at FCZ
Zurich has strengthened its squad with a world champion. Benjamin Mendy, who won the 2018 World Cup with France, is already in a good mood in training.
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90.+8.End of 2nd half
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90.+2.Substitution in FC Zurich
Lindrit Kamberi
Defender
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90.+2.Substitution out FC Zurich
Daniel Denoon
Defender
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85.Yellow card FC Zurich
Mounir Chouiar
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82.Substitution in FC Zurich
Samuel Ballet
Midfielder
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82.Substitution out FC Zurich
Bledian Krasniqi
Midfielder
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82.Yellow card FC Zurich
Damienus Reverson
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71.Substitution in FC Sion
Dejan Sorgic
Striker
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71.Substitution out FC Sion
Mouhsen Bouriga
Striker
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71.Substitution in FC Sion
Ilyas Chouaref
Striker
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71.Substitution out FC Sion
Anton Miranchuk
Midfielder
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57.Yellow card FC Sion
Gora Diouf
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56.Substitution in FC Zurich
Jahnoah Markelo
Striker
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56.Substitution out FC Zurich
Juan José Perea
Striker
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56.Substitution in FC Zurich
Damienus Reverson
Striker
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56.Substitution out FC Zurich
Umeh Emmanuel
Midfielder
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46.Kick-off 2nd half
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45.+2.End of 1st half
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45.+2.Yellow card FC Sion
Benjamin Kololli
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39.Goal for FC Sion, 2:1 through Anton Miranchuk
Anton Miranchuk
Midfielder
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21.Goal for FC Zurich, 1:1 through Juan José Perea (Steven Zuber)
Juan José Perea
Striker
Assist: Steven Zuber
Midfielder
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18.Goal for FC Sion, 1:0 through Mouhsen Bouriga (Benjamin Kololli)
Mouhsen Bouriga
Striker
Assist: Benjamin Kololli
Midfielder
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1.Start of the match
