It was already the 97th minute. And secretly, both teams had probably already accepted the draw. Then, Enes Yesilcayir from Rapperswil-Jona got one last chance. And the offensive midfielder hit the jackpot – 2:1 for Rapperswil-Jona.
Early Rapperswil lead
Before that, the spectators saw a hard-fought match. Rapperswil-Jona took the lead through Wiskemann in the 3rd minute. But Paradiso didn’t let go – and equalized to 1:1 in the 28th minute.
Paradiso with one man down
The turning point in the evenly matched encounter came in the 60th minute, when the Ticino player Mohamad Alshikh saw the red card. After that, Rappi had the upper hand – and patiently waited for their chance. The Sesa team waited long – and was rewarded for a composed performance.
With that, FC Rapperswil-Jona is now at the top of the table with maximum points after two matches.
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The victory for FC Rapperswil-Jona was a significant one, not just because of the last-minute goal, but also because of the overall performance of the team. Despite facing tough competition from Paradiso, they managed to maintain their composure and secure the win.
The red card for Mohamad Alshikh of Paradiso undoubtedly had a major impact on the game. Playing with one man down for a significant portion of the match put them at a disadvantage, allowing Rapperswil-Jona to capitalize on the situation and dominate the game in the later stages.
This victory puts FC Rapperswil-Jona in a strong position early on in the season. With two wins out of two matches, they have shown that they are a force to be reckoned with in the league. The team will be looking to build on this momentum and continue their winning streak in the upcoming games.