In the 94th minute, the 2,167 fans in the sparsely filled Stade de la Tuilière held their breath again. Brighton Labeau’s header landed on the net instead of in the goal. Chadrac Akolo’s goal in the 14th minute brought the guests 3 points. The Congolese headed home a cross from fellow striker Willem Geubbels. Lausanne goalie Karlo Letica came too late and reached into space.
3 post hits
The Espen had already started the game with momentum. In the 4th minute, Akolo saw his deflected shot from 15 meters hit the post. With the opening goal, the home team woke up and had several chances.
Just 2 turns of the pointer after falling behind, Kaly Sène suddenly appeared alone in front of Lukas Watkowiak. However, the Senegalese failed from the best position to beat the visitors’ goalkeeper, who is currently standing between the posts in place of regular goalkeeper Lawrence Ati Zigi, who is involved with Ghana in the Africa Cup of Nations. In the 21st minute it was Labeau who took full risk after a bounced ball and volleyed in from a tight angle. But his direct shot landed on the left post.
2nd away win
Even after the break, the hosts looked for an equalizer. In the 51st minute, referee Luca Cibelli pointed to the spot without hesitation after a foul by Mattia Zanotti against Samuel Kalu. However, the VAR pointed out to the referee that the offense had taken place shortly before the edge of the penalty area. The fouled player took the free kick himself, but this ball also hit the post.
Since the Vaudois team did not show themselves to be more efficient and repeatedly sinned in the end, the second-place team took the lead over time and celebrated only their second away win this season (out of 9 home wins). The Eastern Swiss team already achieved their first away win with a 5-2 win against Ouchy in Lausanne.
Thanks to the threesome, Peter Zeidler’s team doesn’t let leader YB get away. The gap is still 5 points. The Espen also extend their lead over third-placed FCZ to 5 points. The Zurich team want to follow suit against FC Basel on Sunday.
This is how it continues
Both teams will continue league play next Sunday. While St. Gallen is aiming for its 10th home win against Lugano in the 10th home game of the season, Lausanne-Sport is visiting Lucerne.