Thun Cruise Past Vikingur 3-0 to Take Control of Europa League Qualifier

Thun’s Three Goals Secure Europa League Qualifying Win

FC Thun defeated Vikingur Reykjavik 3-0 at the Stockhorn Arena on Thursday, August 6, 2026, taking control of their UEFA Europa League 3rd Qualifying Round match with two first-half goals. J. Bamert and B. Labeau struck within six minutes of each other before F. Saiz completed the victory in stoppage time.

Fast Start Puts Thun in Control

Thun made the stronger start and quickly turned their early pressure into a two-goal advantage. The hosts looked in control of the match at the Stockhorn Arena, while Vikingur Reykjavik were unable to prevent Thun from creating the decisive moments in the opening half.

The first breakthrough arrived in the 19th minute, giving Thun the platform they needed. Vikingur were then faced with an even more difficult task just six minutes later, as the home side extended their lead before the interval.

Bamert and Labeau Build a Two-Goal Lead

J. Bamert opened the scoring after receiving assistance from F. Fehr, with his 19th-minute normal goal putting FC Thun ahead. The goal rewarded Thun’s purposeful beginning and forced Vikingur to respond earlier than they would have wanted.

B. Labeau doubled the advantage in the 25th minute, finishing a move set up by M. Gutbub. At 2-0, Thun had established a firm grip on the contest, and the two-goal cushion remained intact through half-time.

Vikingur’s Discipline Tested as Thun Holds Firm

The match also produced several disciplinary moments as Vikingur attempted to stay competitive. D. Hafsteinsson was shown a yellow card in the 45th minute, while A. Thrandarson received a booking in the 61st minute.

Thun also collected two cautions, with M. Heule booked in the 45th minute and N. Zoukit receiving a yellow card in the 66th. Despite those incidents, Thun maintained their advantage and avoided allowing Vikingur a route back into the match.

Saiz Seals a Comprehensive 3-0 Victory

Vikingur Reykjavik could not reduce the deficit, and FC Thun eventually added a third goal in the 90th minute. F. Saiz found the net with a normal goal to put the result beyond doubt and cap a comprehensive home performance.

The final whistle confirmed a 3-0 victory for Thun, who led 2-0 at the break and added the late finish their overall display deserved. No standings data is available for either side, so the direct table impact cannot be specified, but the result gives Thun a strong outcome in this qualifying-round fixture while leaving Vikingur with a three-goal deficit from the match.