National cup

National stadium
Spectators: 14377 (Terracing: 10000, Seating: 4027, VIP seats: 350) Hernán Diaz made the kick off and thus started the match. The supporters of Dominican Republic booed when Switzerland was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 4 match minutes in a wonderful position. Gutierre Lauri didn't get a good kick on the ball. After 4 played minutes Dominican Republic's Aldo-Pedro Poy stole the ball from his opponents and shot the ball towards the upper left corner, but Kim-André van der Schans stretched himself as far as he could, and stopped the ball from passing the line. robbing Switzerland of the goal. Jesús Caminero made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Endrik Fuchs in the 6th minute of play. 8 minutes into the match, Dominican Republic's goal looked a bit too open when Martin Rutsch came free, but Jesús Caminero reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Jesús Caminero took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Endrik Fuchs, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 10th minute, Endrik Fuchs ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Jesús Caminero was frozen by the shot and now it was 0-1. Kim-André van der Schans showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Hernán Diaz, who was totally free with the ball in the 13th minute. Jesús Caminero took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Gutierre Lauri, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Alain Berset kicked well hit freekick during the 17th minute of the match. 19 minutes into the match, Dominican Republic's goal looked a bit too open when Martin Rutsch came free, but Jesús Caminero reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Dominican Republic's Jesús Caminero played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Endrik Fuchs in the 20th minute of play. Hernán Diaz might have been able to make a better finish in the 29th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Kim-André van der Schans. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Hernán Diaz ran back to his position shaking his head. In the 31st minute, Endrik Fuchs ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Jesús Caminero was frozen by the shot and now it was 0-2. Aldo-Pedro Poy fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 34th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Kim-André van der Schans having to interfere. In the 36thth minute of the game Gutierre Lauri who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Dominican Republic's Jesús Caminero was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Switzerland's Kim-André van der Schans played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Hernán Diaz in the 38th minute of play. After a rather tough play, Switzerland's Jacquin Achermann got a free kick in the 42nd minute. Jesús Caminero showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Gutierre Lauri, who was totally free with the ball in the 44th minute. In the 46th minute Martin Rutsch shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Jesús Caminero saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Jesús Caminero showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Endrik Fuchs in the 47th minute of the match. After the first half Switzerland were leading 0-2. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

Switzerland made a substitution. Stefano Hubli replaced Jacquin Achermann. The wind increased when Alain Berset made the kick off in the second half. A collision led to Dominican Republic getting a freekick after 54 minutes play. Quique Jara hit a great ball. When Switzerland's Alain Berset in the 58th minute got a chance for a shot 58th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Dominican Republic's goalie prevented a goal. Kim-André van der Schans made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Bruno Melillo in the 60th minute of play. Hernán Diaz fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 62nd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Kim-André van der Schans having to interfere. In the 71st minute Alain Berset shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Jesús Caminero saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Jesús Caminero showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Alain Berset in the 76th minute of the match. Martin Rutsch recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 78th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. 88 minutes into the match, Dominican Republic's goal looked a bit too open when Gutierre Lauri came free, but Jesús Caminero reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Jesús Caminero took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Alain Berset, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Kim-André van der Schans showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Hernán Diaz in the 96th minute of the match. Switzerland played a much better game than Dominican Republic and deserved their victory. The Dominican Republic players were clearly disappointed as they left the ground.