GC missed numerous top chances against Sion and were unable to capitalize on their superior numbers for a long time. In stoppage time, Nikolas Muci at least managed to equalize the score at 1:1.
For a long time, GC struggled in vain and missed numerous chances. The best opportunity was missed by Bryan Lasme, who pulled off the feat of shooting the ball three meters wide of the empty goal after a rebound off the post in the closing stages.
In the end, it was substitute Nikolas Muci who finally redeemed the home team, who were short of substitutes due to numerous suspensions, in the 4th minute of stoppage time.
Lavanchy sent off after controversial scene
The Grasshoppers, who were outnumbered for the final 20 minutes after Numa Lavanchy was shown a red card, had only themselves to blame for trailing for so long. Nestory Irankunda alone had the lead on his feet three times in the first half. Twice he missed miserably from the best of positions, and once the 19-year-old Australian's long-range shot struck the post. Sonny Kittel's free-kick from the corner of the penalty area also hit the edge of the goal.
At the other end, a private duel developed between Benjamin Kololli and Manuel Kuttin, who replaced the suspended Justin Hammel in the GC goal. Kololli had several attempts from distance. In stoppage time of the first half, the new winter signing from FC Basel finally scored with a free kick from around 25 meters, with Kuttin not cutting a very good figure.
Until deep into stoppage time, it looked as if Kololli's goal would give the visitors their first victory on a foreign pitch after five consecutive away defeats.
Man of the Match: Benjamin Kololli (Sion)
"Kololli's offensive one-man show is enough to earn Sion a point in a crazy game."
blue Sport commentator Marko Vucur
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Grasshoppers - Sion 1:1 (0:1)
4071 spectators. - SR Tschudi. - Goals: 45. Kololli 0:1. 94. Muci (Schmitz) 1:1.
Grasshoppers: Kuttin; Schmitz, Paskotsi, Ndenge, Persson; Hassane (74. Muci); Irankunda (82. Schürpf), Abels (61. Veron Lupi), Kittel (61. Morandi), Choinière; Bojang (61. Lasme).
Sion: Fayulu; Lavanchy, Hajrizi, Diouf, Barba; Berdayes, Kabacalman (91. Kasami), Sow, Bouchlarhem (84. Chipperfield); Kololli (84. Bouriga); Sorgic (74. Hefti).
Remarks: 71st red card against Lavanchy (handball). Cautions: 37 Irankunda, 45 Bojang, 75 Kabacalman.
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Grasshopper Club Zurich
FC Sion
- Nikolas Muci - 1:1 (90.+4.)
- (45.+2.) 0:1 - Benjamin Kololli
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Liveticker
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Liveticker closed
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90.+7.End of 2nd half
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90.+4.
Muci with the equalizer
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90.+4.Goal for Grasshopper Club Zurich, 1:1 through Nikolas Muci (Benno Schmitz)
Nikolas Muci
Striker
Assist: Benno Schmitz
Defender
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86.
Lasme misses the empty goal
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75.Yellow card FC Sion
Ali Kabacalman
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71.
Lavanchy sees red after a handball
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71.Red card FC Sion (direct)
Numa Lavanchy
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46.Kick-off 2nd half
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Yellow card Grasshopper Club Zurich
Noah Persson
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45.+3.End of 1st half
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45.+2.
Kololli gives Sion the lead from a free kick
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45.+2.Goal for FC Sion, 0:1 through Benjamin Kololli
Benjamin Kololli
Striker
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45.Yellow card Grasshopper Club Zurich
Adama Bojang
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37.Yellow card Grasshopper Club Zurich
Nestory Irankunda
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36.
Irankunda hits the post
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34.
Irankunda misses next mega chance
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10.
The Hoppers also fail to hit the crossbar
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8.
Kololli hits the crossbar
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6.
Irankunda misses the early GC lead
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1.Start of the match
