Match Report: FC Amical Saint-Prex vs. Grasshoppers U21 – Switzerland Division 2 League

FC Amical Saint-Prex and Grasshoppers U21 shared the spoils in a 1-1 draw on 4 June 2026 at Stade du Martagon. The result keeps both teams in the middle of the Division 2 table, with neither side able to gain a decisive advantage in a match that swung from end to end.

First Half: Grasshoppers Take Control

The young Grasshoppers side, featuring several promising academy prospects, began the match with energy and purpose. They took the lead in the 15th minute through a well-worked team goal. Midfielder Noah Bärtsch played a perfectly weighted through ball to striker Yannick Frei, who rounded the goalkeeper and slotted into an empty net.

Amical Saint-Prex struggled to find their rhythm in the opening half-hour, often losing possession in dangerous areas. Grasshoppers U21 could have doubled their lead when Luca Sutter struck the post with a curling effort from the edge of the box.

Second Half: Home Fightback

The home side emerged from the break with renewed determination. Coach Olivier Rochat switched to a more direct approach, with long balls targeting the physical presence of striker Mathieu Giroud. The tactic paid off in the 58th minute. A long clearance by goalkeeper Antoine Garnier was flicked on by Giroud, and midfielder Jean-Pierre Laurent latched onto it, firing a low drive across the keeper and into the far corner.

Grasshoppers U21 pushed for a winner in the final 20 minutes, but Garnier was equal to their efforts, making a brilliant one-on-one save to deny substitute Fabio Meyer. The match ended with both teams settling for a point.

Match Facts

• Goals: 15' Yannick Frei (Grasshoppers U21), 58' Jean-Pierre Laurent (Amical Saint-Prex)
• Man of the Match: Antoine Garnier (Amical Saint-Prex) – Made six saves, including a crucial late stop.
• Attendance: 1,120

Tactical Note

Grasshoppers U21’s possession-based style looked promising in the first half but faded as the game wore on. Amical Saint-Prex’s tactical switch to a direct style disrupted the visitors’ rhythm and proved effective. The draw extends Grasshoppers U21’s winless run to four matches, while Saint-Prex have now drawn three of their last five.

What It Means

Both sides remain in lower mid-table, but with five matches left, a playoff push is still mathematically possible. Amical Saint-Prex will be happier with the point given they trailed at half-time, while Grasshoppers U21 will rue missed chances to take all three points.