Lausanne mounted a furious comeback but ultimately fell short against Zurich, losing 4-3 in a penalty shootout on Sunday, March 1, 2026. Despite trailing 3-0 with just 13 minutes remaining, Lausanne battled back with goals from Jaeger (47th minute), Riat (59th minute), and a dramatic equalizer from Baragano with only 13 seconds left in regulation.
The late surge wasn’t enough to secure the win, however, as Zurich prevailed in the shootout. This Swiss National League contest showcased Lausanne’s resilience, but the loss stings as they fight for positioning in the league standings.
Meanwhile, Fribourg delivered a helpful result to Lausanne and Geneva’s playoff aspirations with a 3-2 victory over Rapperswil. Despite twice surrendering the lead, Fribourg secured the win thanks to a two-goal performance from Rattie. Nemeth then netted the game-winner with just 1 minute and 23 seconds remaining on the clock.
Fribourg’s win creates tighter competition in the league table, as they, Lausanne, and Geneva remain closely matched in the standings. The Dragons’ victory keeps them in contention as the season progresses.
