Lausanne-Sport edged past FC Zurich with a 2-1 victory at the Stadion Letzigrund on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, fueled by a late goal from Karim Sow. The win keeps Lausanne-Sport’s hopes alive for a spot in the Championship Group of the Swiss Super League, while Zurich’s chances diminish. The match, attended by 10,933 spectators, saw a dramatic finish after Ivan Cavaleiro had leveled the score for the home side.
Omar Janneh opened the scoring for Lausanne-Sport in the 35th minute, assisted by Olivier Custodio. The goal marked Janneh’s sixth in just nine games since joining the Vaud side on loan from Atlético Madrid, establishing him as a key player for Peter Zeidler’s team. The first half ended with Lausanne-Sport holding the 1-0 advantage, a lead they fought to maintain throughout a challenging second half.
Cavaleiro’s Volley Briefly Restores Parity
FC Zurich responded in the 72nd minute with a stunning equalizer from Ivan Cavaleiro. Cavaleiro scored with a volley into the top right-hand corner of the goal, assisted by Palacio, igniting hopes for a draw at the Letzigrund. The goal was described as a “dream goal” by blue News, momentarily shifting the momentum in Zurich’s favor.
Late Corner Decides the Contest
However, the joy was short-lived for Zurich. In stoppage time, Lausanne-Sport was awarded a corner kick, which proved decisive. Karim Sow rose above the Zurich defense, heading the ball past goalkeeper Silas Huber to secure the 2-1 win for the visitors. The goal came in the 92nd minute, effectively ending Zurich’s hopes of salvaging a point. The BBC reports the final score as Zürich 1, Lausanne-Sport 2. View full match stats on BBC Sport.
Super League Standings and Championship Group Implications
The result sees Lausanne-Sport climb the Super League table, maintaining their pursuit of a place in the Championship Group. As of March 4, 2026, the standings show Thun leading the league with 64 points, followed by St. Gallen (50 points) and Lugano (49 points). Basel (43 points) and Young Boys (42 points) round out the top five. Lausanne-Sport currently sits in eighth place with 33 points, while Zurich is in ninth with 31 points. The top six teams will advance to the Championship Group, while the bottom six will compete in the Relegation Round. See the full Super League table on BBC Sport.
Match Details
| Team | Score |
|---|---|
| FC Zurich | 1 |
| Lausanne-Sport | 2 |
The victory marks Lausanne-Sport’s first win since mid-January, providing a significant boost to their confidence as they continue their push for a Championship Group berth. Zurich, will need to regroup quickly if they hope to turn their season around. The Swiss Super League season continues to deliver compelling action, with the battle for the Championship Group intensifying with each passing week.
The next match for Lausanne-Sport is scheduled for March 10, 2026, against Servette. FC Zurich will face Lugano on the same day. Further updates on the Swiss Super League standings and schedules can be found on the official league website.
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