FC Stade Nyonnais secured a narrow victory against Neuchatel Xamax, finishing 2-1 in this Challenge League encounter. The home side came out of the blocks aggressively, opening the scoring in the 19th minute and doubling their lead by the 39th minute. Early goals from Stade Nyonnais capitalized on defensive lapses by Xamax, providing a crucial buffer that the away side could not entirely overcome.

Neuchatel Xamax, despite trailing, showcased superior set-piece opportunities, registering seven corner kicks to Stade Nyonnais' one. However, their inability to convert these chances into goals highlighted a lack of sharpness in the attacking third. Their single goal before halftime was not enough to shift the match's dynamics, even as they continued to push forward.

Defensively, both teams were disciplined; however, minor lapses were evident. A yellow card for Xamax just before the home team scored their second appeared to disrupt their rhythm. Stade Nyonnais also accrued a couple of yellow cards, suggesting a more robust defensive approach to maintain their lead in the second half. The physical nature of the game is underscored by the total number of fouls, but neither side went down to ten men, ensuring a match largely free from disciplinary interruptions. This diligent, albeit tenacious defending by Stade Nyonnais played a significant role in preserving their narrow victory.

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