FCZ and GC drew 1-1 in the derby

FCZ was outnumbered for a long time in the derby.Image: trapezoid

FC Zurich failed to catch up with leaders Basel in the 287th Zurich City Derby. FCZ's match against Grasshoppers ended 1-1. Something unusual is happening in the stands and in front of the stadium.

November 30, 2024 22:22November 30, 2024 22:37

In an initially thrilling atmosphere, Mounir Chouiar scored for FCZ after just 36 seconds. However, the third-placed side could have drawn level with leaders Basel with a win but failed to win for the fourth time in a row.

Early FCZ leadership.Video: SRF

Grasshoppers, without a win since the end of September, equalized through Chi Ndenge in the 41st minute, while GC was left with two reckless warnings from Zurich's Ume Emmanuel between the 38th and 45th minutes. Played more than half the game. It was the fourth dismissal in the last five games for a recently ill-disciplined Zurich side.

«That doesn’t feel like a good point. When you play this long in most games, you want more. We failed to create more scoring chances, so we had to settle for a 1-1 draw. There is currently a lack of ease and confidence. “

Sonny Kittle, GC

Kartik Ratet is in dire straits

As a result, the game has changed significantly. FCZ's initial advantage led to Grasshoppers having around 80% possession in the second half, but they missed out on victory thanks to Nikola Katic's save. In the 71st minute, Giotto Morandi made a pass. Katic got the ball and blocked Li Yingjun with his toes, who was about to shoot from close range.

GC equalized shortly before half-time.Video: SRF

By the way, Shuiyar is still 28 seconds away from the fastest goal in the Super League. Former Sion players Ermir Renjani (vs. Lucerne in 2019) and Moussa Konate (vs. St. Gallen in 2015) both share the record with goals after eight seconds.

“The way we defended in the second half was good. We were hoping for a lucky punch or a counterattack. We couldn't do that, but at least we didn't concede a second goal. The red card was not smart and it hurt us extremely. Big damage.”

Yannick Brecher (FCZ)

Empty GC sectors and silent south curves

Strict security precautions and a heavy police presence prevented a pre-match confrontation between the two fan camps. However, they ensured that the situation in front of the stadium was chaotic in the hours before kick-off, with the away area for the Letzgrund GC fans still empty and the derby taking place in a ghostly atmosphere from the start.

The curve for GC fans initially remained empty as many visitors were stopped by police and intensively searched in front of the stadium, while others on the block stayed outside in solidarity. The situation in South Bend for the home team remains calm for the time being. FCZ fans demonstrate against collective punishment.

Evictions against FCZ.Video: SRF

The two teams will meet again in the last 16 of the Swiss Cup in Letzgrund on Tuesday (8pm). We will meet again soon and GC will compete as the home team.

Zurich – Grasshopper 1:1 (1:1)
18'537 Zusauer. – SR Piccolo. –
tear: 1. (0:36) Shuiyar 1:0. 41. Ndenge (Lee) 1:1.
Zurich: Brecher; Katic, Gomez, Creziu; Kamberi, Mathew (61st Conde), Krasniqi, Rodrigo Conceição (88th Markelo); Ballet (22. Sabobo/88. Marchesano), Emmanuel, Chouiar (61. Ligue).
grasshopper: Hamel; Abel, Pascottis, Seko, Persson; Morandi, Abrahi (79. Meyer), Kittel (87. Schulpf); Morin (46 . City), Ndenge; Li (87. Turhan).
Comment: 45. Gelb-rote Karte gegen Emmanuel. Description: 9. Morin, 38. Emmanuel, 38. Morandi, 45. Secco, 61. Abrahi, 67. Rodrigo Conceicao, 94. Meyer, 94. Cam Berry. (Abu/Sudan Development Authority)