Basel, Switzerland – FC Solothurn extended their impressive run of form in the Rückrunde (second half of the season) with a decisive 4-2 victory over FC Black Stars Basel on Thursday, March 14, 2026. The win marks the third victory and one draw in their first four matches of the second half of the season for the Yapi-Elf, solidifying their position in the 1. Liga Classic group 2 standings. Despite an early challenge from the hosts, Solothurn demonstrated attacking prowess and defensive resilience to secure the three points.
The match at Sportplatz Buschweilerhof saw a spirited performance from both sides, but it was FC Solothurn who ultimately controlled the tempo and capitalized on their opportunities. The team, managed by Gilles Yapi Yapo, overcame an early period of pressure from Black Stars Basel and a mid-match injury to key player David Stuber to maintain their momentum. This victory underscores a significant upturn in performance for FC Solothurn, building on a previous encounter with Black Stars Basel on November 9, 2024, which ended in a 4-0 win for Solothurn, as reported by Transfermarkt.
Early Goals Set the Tone
The opening stages of the match saw FC Black Stars Basel attempting to dictate play with several long-range shots, forcing FC Solothurn goalkeeper Jon Gashi into making a crucial save. Yet, Solothurn quickly found their footing and began to create chances of their own. In the 20th minute, David Stuber capitalized on a rebound after a shot from Dragan Stjepanovic was saved by the Black Stars keeper, opening the scoring for Solothurn. Unfortunately for the visitors, Stuber was forced to leave the pitch due to injury shortly after, being replaced by Leandro Campitiello.
Solothurn continued to press, and in the 26th minute, Patrik Gjidoda doubled their lead with a well-placed finish following an assist from Stjepanovic. The visitors continued their attacking momentum, culminating in a well-worked team goal in the 32nd minute. A flowing move initiated by Joona Moser saw Campitiello, playing on the right, lay the ball off to Fabian Kohler, who delivered a pinpoint cross to Naim Djaoudi on the left. Djaoudi skillfully beat his defender and slotted the ball into the net, extending Solothurn’s lead to 3-0.
Black Stars Respond, But Solothurn Maintain Control
Black Stars Basel managed to pull a goal back before halftime, with Babic scoring in the 41st minute to develop it 3-1. The second half began with Solothurn quickly reasserting their dominance. A well-executed attack down the left flank, involving Djaoudi and Jano Loosli, resulted in a perfect cross from Hannes Hunziker, which Campitiello headed home for his first goal in the 1. Liga Classic, bringing the score to 4-1 in the 53rd minute.
Babic scored his second goal of the match in the 64th minute, narrowing the gap to 4-2. Despite the renewed pressure from the hosts, the FC Solothurn defense held firm, preventing Black Stars Basel from mounting a further comeback. Both teams continued to create opportunities, but neither could identify the back of the net again, leaving the final score at 4-2 in favor of FC Solothurn.
Match Details and Disciplinary Action
The match, played on March 14, 2026, at 15:00 Uhr at Sportplatz Buschweilerhof in Basel, was officiated by Movraj Fatjon and attended by 150 spectators. The game saw several cautions issued, with Farenga, Shillova, Levante, Ascali, and Di Noto receiving yellow cards for Black Stars Basel, and Hunziker, Libourki, and Urso cautioned for FC Solothurn. The corner count favored Black Stars Basel, 6-2.
Here are the starting lineups for both teams:
- FC Black Stars Basel: Sahin; Edwige, Farinha, Levante; Gaida (46. Shillova); Kaufmann (61. Xheladini), Babovic (61. Ascali), Di Noto; Farenga, Babic, Di Brizzi (86. Kuzet).
- FC Solothurn: Gashi; Kohler, Bitterli, Schläppi, Loosli; Stjepanovic, Stuber (24. Campitiello), Moser, Djaoudi; Hunziker (70. Libourki), Gjidoda (82. Urso).
Looking ahead, FC Solothurn will aim to continue their strong form as they navigate the remainder of the 1. Liga Classic season. Their consistent performance demonstrates a growing confidence and tactical cohesion within the squad, positioning them well for future challenges. Fans and analysts alike will be watching closely to witness if they can maintain this momentum and achieve their season goals.
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