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Grasshoppers Edges Out Yverdon Sport in Thrilling Encounter
Yverdon-les-Bains, Switzerland – Grasshoppers secured a victory against Yverdon Sport in a thrilling match at the Stade Municipal. The game, part of round 32 of the Swiss Super League, ended with a 2-1 scoreline.
The home side dominated possession (63%), but it was Grasshoppers who took the lead in the 11th minute through a goal by M. Paskotsi, assisted by G. Morandi. However, Yverdon Sport leveled the score in the 33rd minute with a penalty converted by C. Piccini.
The second half was a feisty affair, with yellow cards being shown to players on both teams. Yverdon Sport accumulated four cautions, while Grasshoppers received three. Despite Yverdon Sport’s territorial dominance, with 16 shots (4 on target), it was Grasshoppers who scored the winning goal in the 78th minute, courtesy of P. Schurpf, again assisted by G. Morandi.
The match, officiated by Urs Schnyder, was characterized by its intensity and the lack of discipline from both sides. Despite Yverdon Sport’s possession advantage, Grasshoppers’ effectiveness in attack proved decisive in securing the three points.
Substitutions grasshoppers: at minute 18 M. Choiniere came in and T. Ndenge went out., at minute 65 P. Schurpf came in and T. Meyer went out., at minute 65 N. Muci came in and Lee Young-Jun went out., at minute 66 S. Kittel came in and T. Veron went out., at minute 87 A. Abrashi came in and M. Choiniere went out.
Substitutions yverdon sport: at minute 82 H. Komano came in and V. Tasar went out., at minute 82 G. Esteves came in and F. Sylla went out., at minute 87 M. Rodrigues came in and M. Ake went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Yverdon Sport
Titulares:
Grasshoppers
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