La Sarraz-Eclepens 2-3 Meyrin
Switzerland Division 1 League | 23 May 2026

Meyrin secured a vital 3-2 away victory over La Sarraz-Eclepens at the Stade Jean-Jacques Maurer, moving clear of the relegation zone with a gutsy performance. The visitors had to come from behind twice before finally taking the lead late in the second half through a controversial penalty.

Match Overview

La Sarraz-Eclepens started brightly and took an early lead when midfielder Théo Girardet volleyed home from the edge of the box. Meyrin equalised through striker Yannick Marchand, but the home side regained the advantage before the break courtesy of a defensive mistake. Meyrin’s second equaliser came from a corner midway through the second half, setting the stage for a tense finale.

Key Moments

• 8' – La Sarraz 1-0: Girardet’s stunning volley gave the goalkeeper no chance.
• 24' – Meyrin 1-1: Marchand latched onto a through ball and poked past the onrushing keeper.
• 42' – La Sarraz 2-1: A poor clearance from Meyrin’s defence was seized upon by forward Jérôme Pignat, who slotted home.
• 66' – Meyrin 2-2: Defenders Axel Wittwer headed home from a corner, his first goal of the season.
• 79' – Meyrin 3-2: A penalty was awarded after a handball in the box; Marchand stepped up and converted his second of the match.

Tactical Story

La Sarraz-Eclepens played a high pressing game that worked well for the first 60 minutes, forcing errors from Meyrin’s backline. However, their energy levels dropped in the final half hour, allowing Meyrin to take control. The visitors switched to a more direct approach after the equaliser, pumping long balls into the box and eventually winning the decisive penalty through a desperate piece of defending.

Standout Players

Yannick Marchand was the difference-maker for Meyrin, scoring twice and winning the penalty that completed the comeback. For La Sarraz-Eclepens, Théo Girardet’s early goal was a highlight, but he faded as the match wore on. Meyrin goalkeeper Loïc Brun made two crucial saves in the second half to preserve the lead.

Season Impact

Meyrin’s victory lifts them to 11th place on 35 points, five points clear of the relegation zone with one match remaining. La Sarraz-Eclepens drop to 14th on 30 points and are now in serious danger of relegation, needing a win on the final day to have any chance of survival.