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Former Espe Guillemenot shoots down St.Gallen: Despite a flawless fighting performance, the Espen lose 0-2 at Servette
No points for Grünweiss in French-speaking Switzerland: In the game against title contenders Servette, the St.Gallen team fell behind early on. Inability in the offensive and the former Espe Jérémy Guillemenot then ensure that the favorite gets the three points.
Seconds before it hits for the second time behind Zigi: Jérémy Guillemenot on his successful finish.
Image: Freshfocus (Geneva, March 2, 2024)
Servette has been a contender for the championship title at least since the 1-0 win at YB. The impression that the mess around the bucket in the Super League is far from over was reinforced by the weak performance that the Bernese team put on when they were eliminated in the cup quarter-finals in Sion.
Servette combines and hits, St.Gallen runs and fails
Even the Grenats’ 2-0 home win against St.Gallen on Saturday evening is not likely to bring the title to the federal capital ahead of schedule. The playful potential that exists in René Weiler’s team is all too obvious. And anyone who defends a lead more or less confidently over long stretches and can count on the necessary bit of luck at the crucial moment is definitely a candidate for higher football honors.
From St.Gallen’s perspective, the balance sheet is the opposite. Initially appealing, later playing well to very well, fighting exceptionally well, but not being cold-blooded enough in the finish and not being consistent enough in defense at the crucial moment: these elements ultimately lead to the Espen’s 2-0 defeat at the Stade de Genève.
Like clockwork it was 1-0
After a balanced start, the home team took an early lead after a fantastic attack on the right by Timothé Cognat. Grünweiss’ left defense was repeatedly outplayed in the first half, and despite some promising situations, the St. Gallen team didn’t do enough offensively to really worry Servette goalie Mall.
Not hit from the most promising position
The longer the second half lasts, the more St.Gallen pushes for the equalizer. However, Grünweiss misses several chances, including Akolo, Geubbels and, shortly before the final whistle, Witzig, who sometimes failed from the most promising positions. Former St.Gallen player Jérémy Guillemenot does it differently: After failing seconds earlier against the excellent Lawrence Ati Zigi, he then pushes in to secure victory. Previously, Albert Vallci lost a crucial header duel in the penalty area.
In extreme cases, only three points ahead of the line
With the away defeat in Geneva, the train for FC St.Gallen to still be able to intervene in the fight for second place may have been lost. Geneva are now a whopping ten points ahead of Peter Zeidler’s team. In the worst case scenario, St.Gallen’s lead over the dividing line could shrink to three points on Sunday. That’s when Winterthur beats Yverdon at home.
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