Women's Super League Waeber has a double: YB defeats the champion Servette

The women’s team of Young Boys Bern won their first match of the season against league champions Servette Chênois with a score of 3–2 in the Wankdorf stadium. The victory came in a rescheduled game during the first round of the Women’s Super League. Stephanie Waeber, who had missed almost the entire previous season due to a cruciate ligament injury, scored twice to become the match winner. The match was a dramatic encounter, with both teams displaying high intensity throughout. Servette took an early lead, managing to go ahead three times. They responded to goals by Wibke Meister in the 18th minute and Stephanie Waeber in the 47th, equalizing through Paola Hernandez in the 39th minute. The score remained tied until the 52nd minute, when Natasha Andonova scored to give Servette the lead again. However, Waeber turned the tide in favor of Young Boys. She netted her second goal just before the hour mark, scoring directly from a free kick. This goal secured the win for Young Boys, and Servette were unable to respond. The match ended with a final score of 3–2 in favor of the Berners. Young Boys' coach Cristian Toro acknowledged the effort of his players, noting that they continued to push forward even after securing the victory. Despite their success, the team still faces challenges, particularly in maintaining consistency and capitalizing on opportunities. The performance showed signs of improvement, especially given the recent setbacks that included missing out on European competition and losing to Basel in the league. Looking ahead, Servette has a crucial match scheduled for Wednesday against Sparta Prague in the last qualifying round for the Champions League. Meanwhile, in the Women’s Super League, Servette will host FC Basel on Saturday, while Young Boys will travel to face Rapperswil-Jona on the same day. Both teams will be looking to build momentum heading into the remainder of the season. The result marks a positive step for Young Boys, who have found their rhythm after a difficult start to the campaign. With key players returning from injury and showing form, there is optimism about their potential to challenge for higher positions in the league. The team’s ability to adapt and perform under pressure will be critical in the upcoming matches. As the season progresses, the focus will remain on building consistency and achieving results that reflect their capabilities.