Winterthur Avoids Last-Minute Defeat in Relegation Battle

WINTERTHUR, Switzerland — FC Winterthur narrowly escaped a devastating defeat against Yverdon in the relegation battle on May 17, 2025. In a dramatic finish, goalkeeper Fabian Frei scored a penalty in stoppage time, leveling the match at 2-2.

Winterthur, facing the threat of relegation, found themselves down 0-2 by the 38th minute. However, Matteo Di Giusto pulled one back just before halftime, setting the stage for a tense second half. Despite having a clear opportunity to equalize earlier, Roman Buess missed a penalty, leaving Winterthur in a precarious position.

With the draw, the team remains one point clear of Yverdon, who currently sit at the bottom of the table. As the relegation round progresses, every point becomes crucial. Meanwhile, St. Gallen clinched a 3-2 victory over Zürich in the other relegation match, further sealing the fate of both teams.

FC Winterthur’s recent performance has been a mix of resilience and challenge, as they strive to maintain their league position.