Amical Saint-Prex and Young Boys II played out a 2:2 draw in the First League promotion race on Saturday. The Regular Season matchday eight fixture ended level, leaving both sides with something to think about. The result keeps the gap between them tight in the table.
The home side sits in 12th place with 10 points from eight games, three wins and four losses. Young Boys II occupy ninth position with 11 points, their record reading three victories, two draws and three defeats. By then, both teams had shown they could score but also find themselves on the wrong end of results.
Saint-Prex have picked up two bookings in five minutes of their recent run, with results alternating between 1:3 defeats and 3:1 victories. Young Boys II turned it around after the break in their last outing, beating Bavois 2:1. They carried the side through tough patches but also turned to the kids when pressure mounted.
We had given Saint-Prex the edge, offering a home win at 47 per cent confidence. The prediction did not come true, and the match went another way entirely. What broke it was the visitors' ability to weather the storm and hold their nerve when it mattered.
The draw means neither side has pulled away significantly. Saint-Prex remain bottom-half with work to do, while Young Boys II are still chasing promotion credentials. The line has barely moved for either camp.
What matters now is how both teams respond. One more point each, but neither side has proven they can close out games consistently. The promotion race is still open for debate.