Geneva-Servette achieved a performance of choice by beating Lausanne (1-0), Sunday in Vernets. A success that makes it possible to put pressure on Lugano in the National League classification.
After three defeats in regulation time against the Vaudois in their direct confrontations in the championship this season, the Eagles were keen to correct the shot.
Mission accomplished, since they torn off the victory during a very physical match, notably marked by the expulsion of the Lausannois Holdener for a very bad cross-check in the face of Lennström at the end of the second period.
The GSHC scored the only goal of the match thanks to a raging acceleration from Praplan, which then shot Pasche (6th minute). Faced with an LHC out of offensive inspiration and which remained silent for the first time of the season, the garnet often sinned on the concretization, but knew how to hold the shock.
This success allows Geneva to return to a point in 12th place in the classification occupied by Lugano. At home against Langnau, Ticino underwent their third consecutive defeat (1-3), after having experienced a very good new start under the orders of Uwe Krupp.
If this derby serves as a click, Geneva-Servette can even eye the 11th place de Bienne, which is only 4 points ahead after its defeat in Davos (3-2), the third in a row, even 10th place Rapperswil (6 margin points), synonymous with qualification for play-in. The challenge will nevertheless be difficult.
Already qualified for the play-offs, Lausanne, who was stopped after 6 consecutive victories, remains the leader with 6 points ahead of the Zurich Lions. However, the latter have 3 games behind.