Steady rain fell during the derby against FC Zurich, which took place on May 14 at Kybunpark. FC St. Gallen was determined to beat their rivals from the Limmat. "We adjusted our game in the second half and increased the pressure," said coach Peter Zeidler after the match.

The first 45 minutes were hard-fought, but it was FC St. Gallen that made better use of their chances. Early attempts by Andrei Balde and Jérémy Ruiz tested the target, with Balde scoring the decisive goal in the 67th minute. This goal ended a cruel streak against Zurich.

The atmosphere in the stadium was electric as the Espen fans vocally supported their team. The defense, led by Timo Gaal and Cédric Kleine-Bekel, was unyielding. FC St. Gallen secured a 2-0 lead in the 80th minute, and the team clinched victory.

After the game, Zeidler spoke about the importance of the result, especially regarding the table. "Every point counts now," he added. FC St. Gallen is building hope for a place in the Europa League with the upcoming matches.