Lions GKK beat Visp 4:3 in the Swiss League on Saturday evening at home. The result overturned our prediction of an away victory, which we had given at 44 per cent confidence. Visp had been the stronger side on paper, sitting third in the table after three games.
Lions GKK took the lead through a late goal, extending their recent run of high-scoring matches. The home side had lost three of their previous four games, including heavy defeats away to Lacus-de-Fon and Chur. But they managed to hold Visp at bay after going behind.
Visp's visitors had won twice in three league games before this match, beating Concordia and Chamoni Montblanc comfortably. Their only loss came against Sierre. They started brightly and took the lead early, but could not add a second goal to put the tie beyond doubt.
The match ended with Lions GKK claiming all three points despite being outplayed for large periods. Visp's manager will be frustrated to see his side let the tie slip after dominating possession and creating more chances. The home crowd celebrated wildly as the final whistle blew.
Both teams remain at zero points in the standings, which tells us little about the league structure at this stage. What matters is that Lions GKK have avoided a fourth consecutive defeat, while Visp's unbeaten run has come to an end. The result keeps both sides in touch with those above them.
