Basel II claimed a 3-2 victory over Juventus II in the fifth round of the 1. Лига Промоушн on Friday evening. The result moves the visitors further clear of the bottom half while Juventus II remain rooted to 17th place with just three points from five matches.
Seven goals fell in just under fifty minutes, a frantic opening that never settled. By then the pattern was clear — neither side could hold their nerve long enough to build something sustained.
And here's the thing about the twentieth minute: it was another goal, just when you thought the tempo might ease. The line has barely moved since this season started, and this match was no different. Juventus II pushed forward, Basel II responded, and neither side seemed content with a share.
The visitors sit eleven points clear of the hosts in the table, though to be fair, that gap feels wider than the six-point difference suggests. Juventus II have lost four of five, including that heavy 1-6 defeat to Рапперсвиль. Basel II have won two and lost three — inconsistent, but at least they are finding the net.
What this result means is simple: Basel II extend their advantage in the middle of the table while Juventus II dig deeper into trouble. The hosts will need to find something beyond these scattered attacks if they want to climb out of 17th.