St. Gallen defeat Stade Lausanne Ouchy to claim Swiss Cup
St. Gallen secured their second-ever Swiss Cup victory with a 3-0 win over Stade Lausanne Ouchy. Despite being reduced to ten men after goalkeeper Lukas Watkowiak was sent off, the team managed to score in the first half, second half, and stoppage time. Over 30,000 fans witnessed the triumph at Wankdorf Stadium in Bern. The victory also ensures St. Gallen a place in the Europa League qualifiers next season.
Match highlights
- St. Gallen won the Swiss Cup for only the second time in their history, defeating Stade Lausanne Ouchy 3-0.
- Goalkeeper Lukas Watkowiak was dismissed just before half-time, but the team still managed to score three goals.
- The match was played in front of a crowd of over 30,000 at Wankdorf Stadium in Bern.
- St. Gallen finished as runners-up in the Swiss Super League behind Thun, who won their first title after promotion last season.
- The win grants St. Gallen a spot in the Europa League qualifiers next season.
