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Winterthur Edges Out Grasshoppers in Tight Zurich Encounter
FC Winterthur secured a victory over Grasshoppers in a thrilling match at the Stadion Letzigrund in Zurich, part of the Swiss Super League’s 33rd round. Played on April 19th, 2025, the game was a closely fought affair, with possession evenly split (54% for Grasshoppers, 46% for Winterthur). However, it was Winterthur’s clinical finishing that proved decisive.
Winterthur took the lead in the 48th minute through Nicolas Burkart’s goal. Grasshoppers responded with 13 shots (3 on target), but a missed penalty by Gianluca Morandi in the 82nd minute proved costly. Despite late pressure from Grasshoppers, Winterthur held on for a valuable three points. The match saw yellow cards issued to two Grasshoppers players and one from Winterthur. Luca Cibelli officiated the game.
Substitutions fc winterthur: at minute 34 R. Schneider came in and L. Zuffi went out., at minute 67 F. Frei came in and N. Burkart went out., at minute 84 R. Buess came in and M. Di Giusto went out., at minute 84 J. Lukembila came in and C. Gomis went out.
Substitutions grasshoppers: at minute 46 B. Schmitz came in and M. Paskotsi went out., at minute 63 T. Veron came in and S. Kittel went out., at minute 75 P. Schurpf came in and T. Meyer went out., at minute 75 N. Muci came in and A. Bojang went out., at minute 88 A. Abrashi came in and H. Imourane went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Grasshoppers
FC Winterthur
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