3 Berner points won – YB starts the season with a narrow win against FCZ – Sport

In Wankdorf, Bern, two teams faced each other who had recently left the field as losers. YB failed to qualify for the Champions League in Midtjylland. The FCZ, in turn, was duped in the Swiss Cup by the lower class Chiasso.

The FCZ came out better from the starting blocks at the Wankdorf in Bern. After just 5 minutes, Benjamin Kololli let the guests cheer. He completed a counterattack from the edge of the penalty area.

YB immediately pressed for the equalizer. The locals were always dangerous, especially in set pieces. This led to success in the 24th minute. Felix Mambimbi pushed the ball over the line from close range after a corner kick.

Although YB had had much more game for a long time, it took the Bernese more than an hour to fall 2-1. Christian Fassnacht made use of a cross that is worth seeing. The former FCZ junior had honestly fought for his sense of accomplishment. One of his many shot attempts had landed on the crossbar at half-time.

Bern’s winning goal was framed by two yellow and red cards:

• 56. Minute: Hekuran Kryeziu does his FCZ a disservice with an unnecessary foul.
• 70. Minute: His team has barely taken the lead when Cédric Zesiger duels with his elbows extended.

The Swiss champion, for whom regular goalkeeper David von Ballmoos was represented by new signing Guillaume Faivre due to adductor problems, will travel to Sion in the second round. FCZ want to score their first points of the season at home against Lugano, also next Saturday.