NEUCHATEL, Switzerland (Interstat) — Neuchatel Xamax defeated Etoile Carouge 3-0 on Monday in a Challenge League match at Stade de la Maladière.

Salim Ben Seghir opened the scoring in the 10th minute. Liridon Mulaj assisted the goal and later received a yellow card in the 36th minute. Lavdrim Hajrulahu doubled the lead in the 38th minute, and Shkelqim Demhasaj added a third in the 70th minute.

The victory improved Neuchatel Xamax’s Challenge League record to 13 wins, 16 losses and 7 draws. The team is 15-17-7 across all competitions.

Etoile Carouge fell to 10 wins, 16 losses and 9 draws in league play and 11-18-9 overall.

The result extended Neuchatel Xamax’s head-to-head winning streak against Etoile Carouge to three straight games dating to last season.