FC Sion welcomed Servette to Tourbillon on behalf of the 27th day of the Super League. In front of almost 12,000 spectators, Sédunois and Servettiens shared the challenge 2-2 in this Rhône derby. First led, then ahead on the scoreboard, the Valaisans showed a conquering face like the two young people from Sédunois, Gora Diouf and Abdel Zagré.
“They understood what professionalism means” David Bettoni
“They recovered the fruits of their labor and for that I am happy”, declares David Bettoni. “I decided to incorporate them into the group because I wanted to expand it. And finally, I realize that they are very attentive boys. They understood what professionalism means. They have a healthy lifestyle, they listen to the elders. I think they really have the right mentality.” Even if he knows that their youth can cause them to make some mistakes, he recognizes all the good they bring to this team. “They are not shy. If we look closely today, the first two shots from FC Sion came from the two youngsters,” he says. “For me, that means they bring freshness, the desire to go forward. When players do this kind of performance, it is sure that they score points.
four out of six
FC Sion scored four very valuable points in the last two games. Even if the margin remains very thin on the red lantern Wintherthour, chaining above all allows the Sedun team to gain confidence. “To play two games in a row without defeat is important for the team”, explains the Valais defender, Joël Schmied. And if the results seem to be improving, it does not come from nowhere. “David Bettoni works a lot on the mental aspect with us,” he explains. “He wants us to demonstrate a positive state of mind. Let’s show some grinta. Let’s fight in duels. We do it better and better, even if we have to keep working on it.”
“The players, we got behind his speech and we believe in it.” Numa Lavanchy
Same story for the right side of FC Sion, Numa Lavanchy: “He returned to basics,” he said. “Two lines of four, two forwards. A simple and effective game plan. The players, we got behind his speech and we believe in it.
Nearly 12,000 spectators
On the eve of Easter Sunday, many supporters attended this Rhône derby. A crowd noticed and appreciated by the players and staff of FC Sion. “The people of Valais are always present. We are happy to have shown character to our supporters and I have the impression that they appreciated our attitude on the ground, ”says Numa Lavanchy.
“When you give your all, the spectators do too.” Joel Smith
An opinion shared by Joël Schmied: “When you give everything, the spectators do it too.” On the side of the coach, satisfaction was also in order: “They love their club and they prove to us that when the players give their all, they are ready to forgive from time to time, goals and errors. They give us a strong signal and it is all in their honor.”
