Bellinzona blanks Collina d’Oro behind Rexhepaj, late goal
BELLINZONA, Switzerland (Interstat) — Bellinzona defeated Collina d’Oro 2-0 on Friday at Stadio Comunale Bellinzona, using a first-half strike and a stoppage-time goal to secure the result. Armando Rexhepaj scored in the 28th minute for Bellinzona while playing the full match. Bellinzona added its second goal in the third minute of stoppage time. Collina d’Oro could not answer and finished without a goal. Bellinzona’s defense preserved the shutout, while Collina d’Oro’s attack was held scoreless throughout the match. The win moved Bellinzona to 1-0 in this competition and 1-2-1 overall. Collina d’Oro fell to 0-1 in the competition and 1-2-2 overall. Bellinzona’s previous results this season included losses to YF Juventus and Zurich II and a draw with Breitenrain. Collina d’Oro had drawn with Tuggen and Mendrisio, beaten Wettswil-Bonstetten, and lost to St. Gallen II. Collina d’Oro next hosts Taverne in the Erste Liga Cup.