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Thrilling Draw at Stadio di Cornaredo: Lugano and Grasshoppers Share Points
Lugano, Switzerland – In an emotionally charged match with an electrifying finish, FC Lugano and Grasshoppers Zurich drew at the Stadio di Cornaredo. The match, corresponding to the seventh round of the Swiss Super League, was marked by intensity and cards, especially for the visiting team.
The first half passed without goals, but with a yellow card for L. Zvonarek of Grasshoppers in the 14th minute. The second half proved to be much more dynamic. In the 51st minute, D. Paloschi of Grasshoppers also received a yellow card, followed by a second booking and expulsion just three minutes later. Despite playing with ten men, Grasshoppers did not give up.
FC Lugano took advantage of the numerical superiority and took the lead in the 56th minute thanks to a penalty converted by A. Grgic. However, Grasshoppers showed character and managed to equalize in the 70th minute with a goal by J. Asp, assisted by L. Plange. The joy of the visitors was short-lived, as in the 77th minute, K. Behrens of Lugano scored the goal that seemed to give the victory to the locals, assisted by E. Alioski.
The match was characterized by ball domination by FC Lugano, who enjoyed 60% possession. However, Grasshoppers were more incisive in attack, with 15 total shots compared to Lugano’s 12. In terms of shots on goal, Grasshoppers surpassed Lugano 10 to 3. The visiting team also generated 9 corner kicks, compared to Lugano’s single corner. The intensity of the match was reflected in the fouls committed: 16 by Grasshoppers and 7 by Lugano.
In the final minutes, nervousness took hold of the match, with yellow cards for L. Mai of Lugano and D. Abels of Grasshoppers in the 90th minute. Finally, the score did not change and the match concluded with a draw.
Substitutions grasshoppers: at minute 53 Lee Young-Jun came in and O. Clemente went out., at minute 77 L. Plange came in and N. Muci went out., at minute 77 S. Marques came in and A. Arigoni went out., at minute 82 H. Imourane came in and T. Meyer went out., at minute 82 S. Stroscio came in and L. Giandomenico went out.
Substitutions fc lugano: at minute 64 M. Bottani came in and Y. Cimignani went out., at minute 77 D. Dos Santos came in and H. Mahou went out., at minute 77 M. Marques came in and Z. Brault-Guillard went out., at minute 89 K. Behrens came in and A. Duville-Parsemain went out., at minute 89 U. Bislimi came in and O. Doumbia went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
FC Lugano
Titulares:
Grasshoppers
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