St. Gallen produced a dominant away performance to defeat Stade Ouchy 3-0 in the Switzerland Cup on 24 May 2026. The result secured the away side’s passage to the next round of the knockout competition.

Match Overview

Goals in each half ensured a comfortable evening for St. Gallen at the Stade Olympique de la Pontaise. The home side, Stade Ouchy, struggled to contain the visitors’ attacking fluidity, and the final scoreline reflected St. Gallen’s superior quality on the night.

Key Moments

• 12th minute – Goal: St. Gallen took an early lead. A sweeping move down the left saw winger Julian von Moos deliver a low cross that striker Jérémy Guillemenot turned home from six yards.
• 34th minute – Goal: The visitors doubled their advantage. Midfielder Lukas Görtler threaded a through ball to playmaker Victor Ruiz, who slotted past Ouchy goalkeeper Thomas Castella.
• 67th minute – Goal: St. Gallen sealed the win. A corner from the left was flicked on, and centre‑back Leonidas Stergiou powered a header into the top corner for 3-0.
• Late pressure: Stade Ouchy pushed forward in the final quarter but lacked cutting edge. Their best chance came in the 82nd minute when a free‑kick from midfielder Karim Gazzetta hit the crossbar.

Standout Performers

St. Gallen’s midfield trio of Görtler, Ruiz, and captain Jordi Quintillà controlled the tempo and created numerous chances. Defensively, Stergiou was rock‑solid and capped his display with a goal. For Stade Ouchy, winger Yannick Kamanan showed flashes of skill but lacked support.

Cup Context

The Switzerland Cup is a single‑elimination tournament, and St. Gallen’s emphatic victory continues their push for silverware. Stade Ouchy, playing in the Challenge League, were competitive in spells but ultimately outclassed against a Super League opponent. St. Gallen will now await the draw for the next round, hoping to maintain their momentum.