A through ball from Ivan Cavaleiro in the 20th minute sparked excitement in the stands at Letzigrund. FC Zürich took the lead 1-0, and the crowd was already dreaming of a derby victory. However, the joy was short-lived.

The Grasshopper bench responded quickly, taking advantage of a lapse in the FC Zürich defense. In the 33rd minute, they equalized with a header from Mario Gavranović. The match grew more heated as the rivalry between the two teams became increasingly apparent.

In the second half, the tension remained. FC Zürich pressed for another lead, but goalkeeper Silas Simon Huber had to fend off several dangerous shots. The decisive 2-1 came in the 75th minute through a powerful strike from Leonidas Stergiou, sending the visitors into celebration.

Despite FC Zürich's determination not to fail in this match, they lacked the necessary precision in front of goal. Players like M. Bangoura and V. Berisha missed good chances. Fans left the stadium disappointed but still hopeful.