Thun Secures Narrow Victory Over Lausanne-Sport in Super League Clash
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A thrilling encounter at the Stockhorn Arena saw Thun narrowly defeat Lausanne-Sport 2-1, marking a successful start to their campaign in the Swiss Super League. The victory comes after a five-year absence from the top flight for Thun, making the home game a true festival day for fans.
Thun, under the guidance of coach Mauro Lustrinelli, dominated possession and took the initiative from the opening whistle. “The team played ahead and had more of the game,” a source close to the coaching staff confirmed. The breakthrough came in the 10th minute when Christopher Ibayi, a recent signing from Ajaccio, scored the first league goal in the Stockhorn Arena. Ibayi capitalized on a beautiful cross from Michael Heule, expertly placing the ball into the net.
Shortly after the restart, Thun extended their lead. Genis Montolio, the Spanish central defender, demonstrated astute positioning to score from a corner, increasing the advantage to 2-0. While Lausanne-Sport attempted to mount an offensive response, their attacks were frequently stifled by Thun’s resilient defense. Opportunities to score were limited for the visitors, with shots on goal proving scarce.
The tension mounted in the 71st minute when Kaly Sène pulled one back for Lausanne-Sport, igniting hopes of a late comeback reminiscent of their recent match against Winterthur. However, the efforts of coach Peter Zeidler’s team ultimately fell short. Thun successfully defended their slender lead, securing the win and beginning their Super League journey with two consecutive victories.
Match Details & Lineups
The match, attended by 6,698 spectators, was overseen by referee Tschudi.
Goals:
- 10’ Ibayi (Heule) – 1:0
- 47’ Montolio (Fehr) – 2:0
- 71’ Sène – 2:1
Thun Starting XI: Steffen; Fehr, Montolio (78’ Bamert), Bürki, Heule; Reichmuth, Bertone, Matoshi (46’ Käit), Meichtry (72’ Roth); Ibayi (73’ Stewart), Rastoder (82’ Gutbub).
Lausanne-Sport Starting XI: Letica; Soppy (64’ Butler-Oyedji), Sow (64’ Okoh), Dussenne, Pota; Roche Custodio (46’ Mouang), Lekoueiry, Diakite; Aiddni (46’ Traore), Sène.
Discipline: Yellow cards were issued to Matoshi (23’), Soppy (55’), Dussenne (70’), and Sène (78’).
Super League Standings
The latest standings reflect Thun’s strong start:
- St. Gallen – 2 games, 6 points (6:2 goal difference)
- Thun – 2 games, 6 points (4:2 goal difference)
- Young Boys – 2 games, 4 points (4:2 goal difference)
- Lucerne – 1 game, 3 points (3:2 goal difference)
- Sion – 1 game, 3 points (3:2 goal difference)
- Lausanne-Sport – 2 games, 3 points (4:4 goal difference)
- Basel – 2 games, 3 points (3:3 goal difference)
- Winterthur – 2 games, 1 point (3:4 goal difference)
- Zurich – 1 game, 0 points (2:3 goal difference)
- Lugano – 1 game, 0 points (1:2 goal difference)
- Grasshoppers – 2 games, 0 points (3:5 goal difference)
- Servette – 2 games, 0 points (2:7 goal difference)
Thun’s impressive beginning signals a promising season for the newly promoted side, and they will look to build on this momentum as they navigate the challenges of the Super League.
