Switzerland round-up: Servette move away from trouble
Thursday, April 17, 2003
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Servette FC eased their relegation worries with a 3-1 win at home to fellow strugglers FC Thun.
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Servette FC eased their relegation worries with a 3-1 win at home to FC Thun in Nationalliga A tonight.
Early setback
The home team suffered an early setback, as Marco Streller gave Thun the lead, but Servette drew level eight minutes before half-time through Léonard Thurre.
Decisive late goals
In an open second half, both sides had further chances to score, before striker Goran Obradovic gave Servette the lead with 13 minutes remaining, and defender Aleksandar Bratic sealed the win five minutes from time, scoring Servette's third from the penalty spot.
Important victory
On Wednesday night, FC Zürich earned three important points with a 2-1 win at home to bottom side FC Wil 1900. Zürich were also forced to come from behind, as Liechtenstein midfield player Daniel Hasler gave the away side the lead after 13 minutes.
Second-half revival
Daniel Gygax equalised for Zürich two minutes before the hour, and the home side completed their recovery nine minutes later, as Alhassane Keita scored what proved to be the winning goal.
