Yverdon-Sport emerged victorious over FC Zürich with a thrilling 3-2 win on Saturday, March 9th. The match witnessed Algerian international Aimen Mahious make a decisive impact, notching the opening goal of the game to set the tone for his team’s triumph.
Aimen Mahious wasted no time in asserting his influence, finding the back of the net in the 9th minute following a well-executed shot from Boris Cespedes.
The 26-year-old striker’s deft touch left FC Zürich goalkeeper Yannick Brecher helpless as the ball found its way into the net, marking Mahious’ sixth goal of the season and igniting scenes of jubilation among his teammates.
Despite Yverdon-Sport’s early breakthrough, the match remained finely poised, with both teams showcasing their attacking prowess.
FC Zürich’s Congolese forward, Jonathan Okita, had an opportunity to level the score from the penalty spot in the 27th minute but failed to convert, allowing Yverdon-Sport to maintain their slender lead.
As the final whistle blew, Yverdon-Sport celebrated a hard-fought victory, propelling them to 8th place in the league standings with 33 points.
FC Zürich, meanwhile, remains in 4th place with 42 points, their aspirations of climbing higher in the table thwarted by a resilient Yverdon-Sport side.
The result underscores Yverdon-Sport’s determination and resilience as they continue to make their mark in the Swiss Super League, while FC Zürich will be left to rue missed opportunities as they look to bounce back in the remainder of the season.
