League Play-Off

Grosswangen
Spectators: 36 (Terracing: 28, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Scott Baum made the kick off which started today's match. In the 4th minute of the match Paddy Leuenberger shot from a long distance. The ball could have gone into the goal to the right of the goalkeeper, but Argus Büto showed his good shape when he easily got hold of the ball. Kallistus Barbey's late challenge caught a Fc Janisen's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Kallistus Barbey helped the player get up and apologised. After 24 played minutes Grosswangen AC got a freekick which was hit by Kallistus Barbey. In the 25th minute of the match Sidonius Bolduc sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Argus Büto skillfully saved the ball. Argus Büto made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Janning Jolidon in the 26th minute of play. In the 27th match minute, Grosswangen AC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Fréderic Borner to maneuver through the defense. After a defensive mix-up in Grosswangen AC's zone, Scott Baum stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Argus Büto came out of the goal and Scott Baum tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. After a rather tough play, Grosswangen AC's Timoteo Tschopp got a free kick in the 37th minute. Scott Baum received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 38th minute. Argus Büto tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. In the 45th minute Janning Jolidon shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Argus Büto saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 46 minutes into the game, Timoteo Tschopp was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Grosswangen AC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Fc Janisen the free kick. In the 47th match minute, Grosswangen AC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Timoteo Tschopp to maneuver through the defense. After fighting hard for a draw in the first half, the players were able to take a much needed rest.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Yannis Geiser made a kick off. 55 minutes into the game, Battista Hellmüller cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 1-0. Maurizio Restle was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. After a rather tough play, Fc Janisen's Lucas Ottiger got a free kick in the 59th minute. In the 62nd minute of the match Grosswangen AC got a corner. Fc Janisen's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Eleasar Zimmermann ran over to the corner to take the kick. After taking down the ball on Grosswangen AC's corner Eleasar Zimmermann fired away a hard shot, but the defenders efficiently covered the most dangerous angles and Maurizio Restle quite easily take care of the ball. Argus Büto made an important save on a dangerous shot by Janning Jolidon in the 64th minute. Fc Janisen's Paddy Leuenberger shoveled away a really nice long shot in the 68th minute of play. The shot was stopped by Argus Büto but with some difficulty. When Kallistus Barbey was, once again, overly rough in his play he received his second yellow card and was ordered off the ground. 72 minutes had been played. Kallistus Barbey hit a great freekick 73 minutes into the match. Argus Büto showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Scott Baum, who was totally free with the ball in the 79th minute. 83 minutes into the match, Fc Janisen's Scott Baum sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Argus Büto narrowly saved just below the crossbar. The supporters of Fc Janisen booed when Grosswangen AC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 84 match minutes in a wonderful position. Yannis Geiser didn't get a good kick on the ball. 89 minutes into the game, Christian Oderholz was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Fc Janisen's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Grosswangen AC the free kick. After a rather tough play, Fc Janisen's Christian Oderholz got a free kick in the 93rd minute. Janning Jolidon struck a weak shot in the 96th minute. Argus Büto didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Fc Janisen. In the 101st minute, Fc Janisen's Scott Baum dribbled the ball into the box and hit a shot with the outside of his foot, sending the keeper the wrong way. 2-1. Grosswangen AC's fans were exulted and cheered after their team won in a match that could easily have gone the other way.