FC Sion vs FC ST. Gallen Match Recap - Oct 28, 2025

On a crisp autumn afternoon at the Stade de Tourbillon, FC Sion delivered an electrifying performance against FC ST. Gallen, edging them out with a thrilling 3-2 victory. The match, part of the Super League's 11th round, saw Sion rise to fifth place in the standings, now with 15 points, while St. Gallen remained in second with 21 points despite the loss.

The match kicked off with a rapid-fire intensity. Just five minutes in, Carlo Boukhalfa converted a penalty for St. Gallen after a foul in the box, putting the visitors ahead early. However, Sion responded almost immediately as Ali Kabacalman leveled the score with a penalty of his own just four minutes later. The stage was set for a battle of wills.

As the first half progressed, Sion began to assert itself, and it was the dynamic Rilind Nivokazi who took center stage. In a remarkable show of skill and composure, Nivokazi scored two quick goals, first finding the net in the 42nd minute and then again just before the whistle blew for halftime. Those strikes shifted the momentum firmly in favor of Sion, who went into the break with a 3-1 lead.

St. Gallen, known for their attacking prowess, was determined to mount a comeback in the second half. Despite Sion's efforts to control the game, St. Gallen's resilience shone through in the dying moments when Mihailo Stevanović found the back of the net in the 89th minute. His goal reignited hope for the visitors, but it was too little, too late; Sion managed to hold on for the win.

Reflecting back on my pre-match preview, I initially speculated that Sion's defensive frailty could be exploited by St. Gallen's potent attack. Yet today, it was Sion's offensive capabilities that prevailed, proving they can compete against higher-ranked opponents. The victory is a much-needed boost for Sion after their previous loss to FC Thun, while St. Gallen will have to regroup and address their surprising vulnerability, having dropped points in a match they were expected to dominate.

With this result, Sion has shaken off the inconsistency that plagued their recent matches and now looks poised to capitalize on this momentum as they push for a stronger position in the league. For St. Gallen, the challenge remains to maintain their title aspirations amidst a season that continues to deliver unexpected twists.

As both teams look ahead, Sion will aim to build on this triumph, while St. Gallen will seek to recommit to their winning ways, knowing that every point counts in the tightly contested Super League. The narrative of this season is far from over, and with each match, both teams are writing their stories in pursuit of glory.