Alain Kunz and Dario Dietsche
The master receives the climber – an actually auspicious affiche. But for the time being, what is on offer is just as gloomy as the weather in Bern. Around 20,000 spectators in Wankdorf wait for over half an hour for a first real chance to score. Siebatcheu and Ngamaleu are the first YB shooters, 0-0 is the break result. “GC does it well, defends consistently”, Hefti sums up “blue”. One must become more compelling, is his motto.
This does not appear to have leaked to Ngamaleu. Completely free-standing, the Cameroonian heads the leather past the post after an hour. YB presses and creates more opportunities, GC sticks and can barely break free. The class difference is visible on the pitch, but not on the scoreboard. With the only right chance, the Hoppers almost succeed in the lucky punch, Gjorgjev fails on the crossbar. Because as a result neither Sulejmani nor Rieder can get past the outstanding parrying GC keeper Moreira, GC is scoring a Super League point for the first time in over two years.
The best: Completely clear! The new GC-Keeper André Moreirawho reacted very well several times. Against Sulejmani (80th), the Portuguese, who came from Belenenses, saved sensationally!
The worst: Is it justified here Fabian Rieder to choose? The fact is: The youngster clearly has the best chance of the game when he can pull away from such an optimal position that the possibility is almost as good as a penalty. But he shoots too centrally – and Moreira can fend off.
That gave something to talk about: Shortly after the restart, it bangs in front of the Wankdorf. GC supporters, who still do not go to the stadium in protest, set off fireworks. The premature August 1st celebration is acknowledged with a short whistle concert in the stadium. In the constant rain, however, it goes down … How mean!
So it goes on: It is not for nothing that YB coach Wagner rotates to six positions compared to the successful CL qualifying second leg against Bratislava. Already on Tuesday, the Bernese will be in action in the third qualifying round in Cluj (8 p.m.). GC will play against Lausanne at home next Saturday (8.30 p.m.).