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SportsSt. Gallen Comeback 2-1 vs Zurich Ahead of Europa League Clash with Benfica
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St. Gallen, Benfica's opponent in the second qualifying round of the Europa League, began the Swiss championship with a 2-1 comeback victory at home against Zurich. The match remained goalless in the first half, with Emmanuel putting Zurich ahead in the 50th minute. St. Gallen equalized through Görtler in the 70th minute, and substitute Hunziker completed the turnaround four minutes later. The lineup featured only one change from the previous Europa League match against Benfica, with Frokaj replacing Boukhalfa. The second leg of the Europa League tie against Benfica is scheduled for next Thursday at Luz.
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Benfica's Europa League opponent opens Swiss league campaign with a win
After surprising Benfica in the first leg of the Europa League second qualifying round, St. Gallen defeated Zurich 2-1 at home this Sunday in the opening match of the Swiss championship.
The lineup fielded by the red-clad side featured just one change from the match against the Eagles, with Frokaj replacing Boukhalfa in midfield.
All goals came in the second half. Emmanuel put the visitors ahead in the 50th minute, but St. Gallen responded quickly. Görtler equalized in the 70th minute, and recently substituted Hunziker completed the comeback just four minutes later.
St. Gallen's lineup:
- Zigi, Okoroji, Stanic, Gaal, Stevanovic (61', Besio), Frokaj, Daschner, Görtler (79', Konietzke), Vandermersch (61', Owusu), Balde (60', Hunziker), and Witzig (91', Ruiz)
The second leg match at Luz is scheduled for next Thursday.
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St. Gallen Stages Comeback Win Over Zurich Ahead of Benfica Clash