Young Boys triumphed over Basel with a 3-2 victory in a thrilling Super League match, overcoming an early deficit. After trailing 1-0, YB surged ahead thanks to an own goal by Basel’s Mohamed Dräger. Despite a late header from Basel’s Dominik Schmid, the visitors couldn’t secure a comeback, marking their sixth consecutive loss in Bern. In other matches, FCZ defeated Sion 2-0, while St. Gallen and Winterthur ended in a 2-2 draw.
- Young Boys secure a thrilling 3-2 victory against Basel in a Super League clash at home.
- The Bernese team fell behind 0-1 before rallying to a 2-1 lead, aided by an own goal from FCB.
- In other matches on Wednesday, FCZ triumphed with a 2-0 win over Sion, while St. Gallen battled to a 2-2 draw with Winterthur.
The defeat for Basel in Bern was a bitter pill to swallow once again, as they struggled to find a victory at Wankdorf. Their inability to capitalize on crucial moments proved costly.
The turning point came from Mohamed Dräger, who, after just five minutes on the field, inadvertently turned the game in favor of YB. With the score tied 1-1 in the 80th minute, Dräger made a critical error, unintentionally sending the ball into his own net, giving Young Boys the lead.
YB’s advantage was further extended in the 87th minute through a stroke of misfortune for Basel. Alan Virginius, a substitute for YB, showcased his speed, leaving the FCB defense trailing before firing a shot that was unfortunately redirected into the net by Adrian Barisic, bringing the score to 3-1.
Although Basel’s Dominik Schmid pulled one back with a header from a cross by Xherdan Shaqiri—who celebrated his 100th Super League appearance—Basel fell short. This loss marked Basel’s sixth consecutive defeat in Bern and left them without a win in their last 17 encounters at Wankdorf.
A Struggling Attack
Young Boys dominated the first half, yet found themselves trailing as Basel took the lead early in the game. Anton Kade capitalized on a deflected shot from Kevin Carlos, who had been set free by a defensive mistake, putting Basel ahead just 20 minutes in.
Lukasz Lakomy was at the center of many opportunities for the Bernese side, showcasing his determination:
- 14th minute: Lakomy fires a low shot from distance that flies just over the bar.
- 32nd minute: His shot from outside the box is expertly saved.
- 43rd minute: He receives a perfect pass from Kastriot Imeri; however, his effort is blocked by Marwin Hitz.
Following halftime, where Basel initially seemed to improve, YB equalized through a brilliant team play, with Filip Ugrinic scoring to level the match at 1-1.
Next Up
Both teams will return to the pitch on Saturday for the 13th round of matches. Basel will take on FC Winterthur at 18:00, while Young Boys host FCZ simultaneously.