Swiss Cup 2007-08
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The Swiss Cup 2007-08 is the eighty-third season of Switzerland
's football
knockout competition. The winner was FC Basel. AC Bellinzona qualified for the UEFA Cup
after finishing as runner-up due to Basel qualifying for the UEFA Champions League
.
as well as the 17 clubs of the Swiss Challenge League qualified directly for the cup and entered in the round of 64. FC Vaduz
were not included in the cup as they play in the Liechtenstein Cup
. 11 clubs from the 1st league
as well as 26 clubs from the amateur leagues had to qualify in regional tournaments for the Swisscom Cup. This was played in the knockout system. Each round was held earlier because of the Euro 2008. The final was held in April instead of May or June.
Each match was played over ninety minutes with extra time and a penalty shootout if required.
Round of 64 (15 and 16 September 2007) : The winning teams qualify for the 1/32 Finals.
Round of 32 (20 and 21 October 2007) : The winning teams qualify for the 1/16 Finals.
Round of 16 (24 and 25 of November 2007) : The winning teams qualify for the Quarter-Finals.
Quarter Finals (15 and 16 of December 2007) : The winning teams qualify for the Semi-Finals.
Semifinals (27 and 28 of February 2008) : 4 teams, the victors qualify for the Final.
Final (6 April 2008) : The victor wins the 83rd Swiss cup.
in Basel
was picked. Also the date of the match was moved because of Euro 2008. The Final took place on the 6th of April 2008.
Switzerland
Switzerland name of one of the Swiss cantons. ; ; ; or ), in its full name the Swiss Confederation , is a federal republic consisting of 26 cantons, with Bern as the seat of the federal authorities. The country is situated in Western Europe,Or Central Europe depending on the definition....
's football
Football (soccer)
Association football, more commonly known as football or soccer, is a sport played between two teams of eleven players with a spherical ball...
knockout competition. The winner was FC Basel. AC Bellinzona qualified for the UEFA Cup
UEFA Cup
The UEFA Europa League is an annual association football cup competition organised by UEFA since 1971 for eligible European football clubs. It is the second most prestigious European club football contest after the UEFA Champions League...
after finishing as runner-up due to Basel qualifying for the UEFA Champions League
UEFA Champions League
The UEFA Champions League, known simply the Champions League and originally known as the European Champion Clubs' Cup or European Cup, is an annual international club football competition organised by the Union of European Football Associations since 1955 for the top football clubs in Europe. It...
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Format
In season 2007-08 the tournament structure was changed. The 10 clubs from the Swiss Super LeagueSwiss Super League
The Swiss Super League or Axpo Super League is the top tier of the Swiss Football League. The Swiss Super League is currently ranked 16th according to UEFA's ranking of league coefficients, which is based upon Swiss team performances in European competitions.-Names:-Participating clubs:The teams...
as well as the 17 clubs of the Swiss Challenge League qualified directly for the cup and entered in the round of 64. FC Vaduz
FC Vaduz
FC Vaduz is a Liechtenstein football club from Vaduz, that play in the Swiss Football League. The club plays at the national Rheinpark Stadion, which has a capacity of 6,127 when all seated but has additional standing places in the North and South ends of the ground, giving a total stadium capacity...
were not included in the cup as they play in the Liechtenstein Cup
Liechtenstein football Cup
The Liechtenstein Football Cup is Liechtenstein's premier football competition, and has been organised annually by the Liechtenstein Football Association since 1946. The winner qualifies to take part in the UEFA Europa League....
. 11 clubs from the 1st league
Swiss 1. Liga (football)
1. Liga is the third tier of the Swiss Football League. The division is split into three groups of 16 teams, by geographical region.-Regional Format:...
as well as 26 clubs from the amateur leagues had to qualify in regional tournaments for the Swisscom Cup. This was played in the knockout system. Each round was held earlier because of the Euro 2008. The final was held in April instead of May or June.
Each match was played over ninety minutes with extra time and a penalty shootout if required.
Round of 64 (15 and 16 September 2007) : The winning teams qualify for the 1/32 Finals.
Round of 32 (20 and 21 October 2007) : The winning teams qualify for the 1/16 Finals.
Round of 16 (24 and 25 of November 2007) : The winning teams qualify for the Quarter-Finals.
Quarter Finals (15 and 16 of December 2007) : The winning teams qualify for the Semi-Finals.
Semifinals (27 and 28 of February 2008) : 4 teams, the victors qualify for the Final.
Final (6 April 2008) : The victor wins the 83rd Swiss cup.
Participating teams
| Axpo Super League | Challenge League Challenge League The Swiss Challenge League is the second highest tier of the Swiss Football League. Sixteen teams play in the Challenge League. The winners of the league are promoted to the Super League, and the bottom two teams are relegated to the 1. Liga... |
1. Liga Swiss 1. Liga (football) 1. Liga is the third tier of the Swiss Football League. The division is split into three groups of 16 teams, by geographical region.-Regional Format:... |
2. Liga interregional 2. Liga Interregional 2. Liga Interregional is the fourth tier of the Swiss Football League. The division is split into 6 groups of 14 teams, by geographical region.- Group 1 :- Group 2 :- Group 3 :- Group 4 :- Group 5 :- Group 6 :- External links :*... |
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Round of 64
Teams in the Super League and Challenge league are seeded cannot play each other. The team that is in a lower league plays at home advantage.| Date | Time | Home | Geust | Result |
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| 14.09.07 | 19:30 | FC Biel Bienne (1.L) | Yverdon-Sport FC (ChL) | 5:6 nP |
| 14.09.07 | 20:00 | FC Baulmes (1.L) | SR Delémont (ChL) | 2:1 |
| 14.09.07 | 20:00 | FC Wettingen 93 (2.L) | SC Kriens (ChL) | 1:3 |
| 14.09.07 | 20:00 | Racing Club GE (2.L) | FC La Chaux-de-Fonds (ChL) | 4:1 |
| 15.09.07 | 14:30 | FC Bazenheid (2.L) | AC Bellinzona (ChL) | 0:7 |
| 15.09.07 | 15:30 | FC Echallens (1.L) | FC Lausanne-Sport (ChL) | 0:3 |
| 15.09.07 | 16:00 | FC Red Star Zürich (1.L) | FC Winterthur (ChL) | 0:5 |
| 15.09.07 | 16:00 | FC Seefeld ZH (2.L) | Grasshoppers Club Zürich (ASL) | 0:4 |
| 15.09.07 | 16:00 | FC Versoix (2.L) | Stade Nyonnais (1.L) | 0:5 |
| 15.09.07 | 16:00 | FC Winkeln SG (2.L) | FC Gossau (ChL) | 2:6 |
| 15.09.07 | 16:30 | FC Herrliberg (3.L) | FC Zürich (ASL) | 0:6 |
| 15.09.07 | 16:30 | SC Düdingen (2.L) | FC Concordia BS (ChL) | 1:3 nV |
| 15.09.07 | 17:00 | FC Bern (2.L) | FC Langenthal (2.L) | 1:2 |
| 15.09.07 | 17:00 | FC Orpund (2.L) | SC Binningen (2.L) | 1:2 |
| 15.09.07 | 17:00 | FC Sarnen (2.L) | FC Aarau (ASL) | 1:7 |
| 15.09.07 | 17:00 | SC Brühl SG (2.L) | FC Schaffhausen (ChL) | 4:6 |
| 15.09.07 | 17:30 | FC Baden (2.L) | FC Locarno (ChL) | 1:2 |
| 15.09.07 | 17:30 | FC Le Mont LS (2.L) | Neuchâtel Xamax (ASL) | 0:2 |
| 15.09.07 | 17:30 | FC Töss (2.L) | FC St. Gallen (ASL) | 0:8 |
| 15.09.07 | 17:30 | FC UGS (2.L) | FC Sion (ASL) | 0:7 |
| 15.09.07 | 18:00 | FC Flawil (2.L) | FC Wil 1900 (ChL) | 2:3 |
| 15.09.07 | 18:00 | FC Stade LS Ouchy (2.L) | Servette FC (ChL) | 0:4 |
| 15.09.07 | 19:00 | FC Hägendorf (2.L) | SC Cham (ChL) | 1:5 |
| 15.09.07 | 19:00 | FC Massongex (2.L) | Etoile-Carouge FC (1.L) | 0:5 |
| 16.09.07 | 15:00 | FC Bavois (2.L) | BSC Young Boys (ASL) | 1:3 |
| 16.09.07 | 15:00 | FC Léchelles (2.L) | FC Basel (ASL) | 0:9 |
| 16.09.07 | 15:00 | FC Porrentruy (2.L) | FC Thun (ASL) | 0:4 |
| 16.09.07 | 15:30 | FC Lusitanos (2.L) | FC Colombier (2.L) | 0:6 |
| 16.09.07 | 15:30 | GC Biaschesi (2.L) | FC Luzern (ASL) | 1:3 |
| 16.09.07 | 16:00 | AC Malcantone (2.L) | FC Wohlen (ChL) | 0:4 |
| 16.09.07 | 16:00 | ASC Gordola (2.L) | FC Chiasso (ChL) | 1:5 |
| 16.09.07 | 16:00 | FC Tuggen (2.L) | AC Lugano (ChL) | 2:4 nP |
Round of 32
Super League teams cannot play each other. A team in a lower league plays at home.| Date | Time | Home | Geust | Result |
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| 20.10.07 | 15:00 | SC Binningen (2.L) | FC Basel (ASL) | 1:6 |
| 20.10.07 | 16:00 | FC Baulmes (1.L) | FC Lausanne-Sport (ChL) | 0:2 n.V. |
| 20.10.07 | 17:30 | FC Winterthur (ChL) | Grasshopper-Club Zürich (ASL) | 2:3 |
| 20.10.07 | 17:30 | FC Wohlen (ChL) | AC Bellinzona (ChL) | 4:5 n.P. |
| 20.10.07 | 17:30 | SC Kriens (ChL) | FC Aarau (ASL) | 1:0 |
| 20.10.07 | 19:30 | Etoile-Carouge FC (1.L) | FC Sion (ASL) | 0:2 |
| 21.10.07 | 14:00 | FC Concordia BS (ChL) | FC Zürich (ASL) | 6:7 n.P. |
| 21.10.07 | 14:30 | FC Colombier (2.L) | Yverdon-Sport FC (ChL) | 1:3 |
| 21.10.07 | 14:30 | FC Gossau (ChL) | FC St. Gallen (ASL) | 2:0 |
| 21.10.07 | 14:30 | FC Langenthal (2.L) | FC Luzern (ASL) | 2:5 |
| 21.10.07 | 14:30 | FC Locarno (ChL) | BSC Young Boys (ASL) | 0:2 |
| 21.10.07 | 14:30 | Racing Club GE (2.L) | Neuchâtel Xamax FC (ASL) | 2:5 n.V. |
| 21.10.07 | 15:00 | SC Cham (ChL) | FC Thun (ASL) | 0:1 |
| 21.10.07 | 15:00 | FC Schaffhausen (ChL) | FC Wil (ChL) | 3:1 |
| 21.10.07 | 15:00 | Stade Nyonnais (1.L) | Servette FC (ChL) | 2:1 |
| 21.10.07 | 17:00 | FC Chiasso (ChL) | AC Lugano (ChL) | 3:1 |
Round of 16
In this round there is no seeding. Lower league teams play at home.| Date | Time | Home | Guest | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24.11.07 | 16:00 | FC Schaffhausen (ChL | Neuchâtel Xamax (ASL) | 0:1 |
| 24.11.07 | 17:00 | FC Lausanne-Sport (ChL) | FC Gossau (ChL) | 0:2 |
| 24.11.07 | 17:45 | FC Luzern (ASL) | FC Thun (ASL) | 0:1 |
| 25.11.07 | 14:30 | AC Bellinzona (ChL) | FC Sion (ASL) | 2:1 |
| 25.11.07 | 14:30 | FC Chiasso (ChL) | BSC Young Boys (ASL) | 0:1 |
| 25.11.07 | 14:30 | Grasshoppers Club Zürich (ASL) | FC Basel (ASL) | 0:1 |
| 25.11.07 | 14:30 | SC Kriens (ChL) | FC Zürich (ASL) | 0:3 |
| 25.11.07 | 15:00 | Stade Nyonnais (1.L) | Yverdon-Sport FC (ChL) | 2:1 |
Quarter-finals
In this round there is no seeding.| Date | Time | Home | Guest | Result |
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| 15.12.07 | 17:45 | FC Thun (ASL) | FC Zürich (ASL) | 2:1 n.V. |
| 15.12.07 | 19:30 | FC Basel (ASL) | Stade Nyonnais (1.L) | 2:0 |
| 16.12.07 | 14:30 | AC Bellinzona (ChL) | FC Gossau (ChL) | 2:1 |
| 16.12.07 | 15:30 | Neuchâtel Xamax (ASL) | BSC Young Boys (ASL) | 3:2 n.V. |
Semi-finals
In this round there is no seeding.| Date | Time | Home | Guest | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27.02.08 | 20:15 | AC Bellinzona (ChL) | Neuchâtel Xamax (ASL) | 4:2 n.P. |
| 27.02.08 | 20:15 | FC Basel (ASL) | FC Thun (ASL) | 1:0 |
Final
This final did not take place in the traditional location of the Stade de Suisse in Bern. The pitch was being changed at the Stade de Suisse in order to be able to ready in June for the European Championship '08. As the replacement the St. Jakob-ParkSt. Jakob-Park
' is a Swiss sports stadium in Basel. It is the largest football venue in Switzerland and home to FC Basel. "Joggeli", as the venue is nicknamed by the locals, was originally built with a capacity of 33,433 seats. The capacity was increased to 42,500 for Euro 2008, which was hosted by Switzerland...
in Basel
Basel
Basel or Basle In the national languages of Switzerland the city is also known as Bâle , Basilea and Basilea is Switzerland's third most populous city with about 166,000 inhabitants. Located where the Swiss, French and German borders meet, Basel also has suburbs in France and Germany...
was picked. Also the date of the match was moved because of Euro 2008. The Final took place on the 6th of April 2008.
| Teams | AC Bellinzona AC Bellinzona AC Bellinzona is a Swiss football club based in Bellinzona. It was founded in 1904, and won the Swiss Super League in 1948.-History:Since Bellinzona is an Italian speaking region, many Italian Serie A clubs loan youth players to the club to get first team experience. AS Roma are a parent club to... – FC Basel FC Basel Fussball Club Basel 1893, widely known as FC Basel is a Swiss football club based in Basel. They are one of the most successful clubs in Swiss football, having won the Swiss Super League 14 times, the third most for any Swiss club. They were most successful in the late 1960s and 1970s, winning the... |
| Score | 1:4 (0:1) |
| Date | 6 April 2008, 15:45 |
| Stadium | St. Jakob-Park St. Jakob-Park ' is a Swiss sports stadium in Basel. It is the largest football venue in Switzerland and home to FC Basel. "Joggeli", as the venue is nicknamed by the locals, was originally built with a capacity of 33,433 seats. The capacity was increased to 42,500 for Euro 2008, which was hosted by Switzerland... , Basel Basel Basel or Basle In the national languages of Switzerland the city is also known as Bâle , Basilea and Basilea is Switzerland's third most populous city with about 166,000 inhabitants. Located where the Swiss, French and German borders meet, Basel also has suburbs in France and Germany... 33'000 Seats Sold |
| Referee | Cyril Zimmermann (Swiss) |
| Scorers | 0:1 Eren Derdiyok Eren Derdiyok Eren Derdiyok is a Swiss footballer of Kurdish descent. He plays as a striker.-Club career:BSC Old Boys:At Derdiyok is a powerful striker who can also fill in a centre-back if needed. He started his career with Swiss minnows BSC Old Boys at the beginning of the 2005–06 season in which scored 10... (31.), 1:1 Christian Pouga Christian Pouga Christian Pouga is a footballer from Cameroon who plays as forward for Marítimo in the Primeira Liga.- Early years :Pouga started of his professional footballing career with Shanghai United F.C... (56.), 1:2 Daniel Majstorović Daniel Majstorovic Daniel Majstorović is a Swedish footballer of Serbian origin who plays as a centre back for Scottish Premier League club Celtic and the Swedish national team.... (62.), 1:3 Marco Streller Marco Streller Marco Streller is a Swiss international footballer who plays as a striker for FC Basel in the Swiss Super League.-Club career:... (63.), 1:4 Benjamin Huggel Benjamin Huggel Benjamin "Beni" Huggel is a Swiss international footballer who plays as a midfielder for FC Basel in the Swiss Super League. He is known to be a tall, strong and a fearless fighter in the centre of the pitch.-Early life:... (65.) |
| Yellow Cards | Belotti (20., Foul). |
| AC Bellinzona AC Bellinzona AC Bellinzona is a Swiss football club based in Bellinzona. It was founded in 1904, and won the Swiss Super League in 1948.-History:Since Bellinzona is an Italian speaking region, many Italian Serie A clubs loan youth players to the club to get first team experience. AS Roma are a parent club to... |
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| FC Basel FC Basel Fussball Club Basel 1893, widely known as FC Basel is a Swiss football club based in Basel. They are one of the most successful clubs in Swiss football, having won the Swiss Super League 14 times, the third most for any Swiss club. They were most successful in the late 1960s and 1970s, winning the... |
Costanzo Franco Costanzo Franco Costanzo is an Argentine international football goalkeeper, who plays now for Olympiacos Piraeus FC. He has earned the reputation of being an eccentric goalkeeper by often dribbling the ball past the opposition's strikers and by making somewhat unorthodox saves... – Zanni Reto Zanni Reto Zanni is a Swiss footballer who plays for FC Vaduz in the Swiss Challenge League.-Football career:Zanni started off playing football for SC Buochs and then was scouted by Grasshopper-Club Zürich subsequently starting his professional career with Grasshopper-Club in 1998 at the age of 18... , Majstorović Daniel Majstorovic Daniel Majstorović is a Swedish footballer of Serbian origin who plays as a centre back for Scottish Premier League club Celtic and the Swedish national team.... , Marque, Nakata Koji Nakata Kōji Nakata is a Japanese football player who played at both the Football World Cup 2002, and the Football World Cup 2006. He currently plays for Kashima Antlers in the J... ; Ba Papa Malick Ba Papa Malick Ba is a Senegalese international footballer who is currently contracted with FC Nantes. He can play as a central defender or as a defensive midfielder but is preferred in the latter role due his lack of ability in the air, respectively.-Club:Ba started his career with Tunisian club... ; Derdiyok Eren Derdiyok Eren Derdiyok is a Swiss footballer of Kurdish descent. He plays as a striker.-Club career:BSC Old Boys:At Derdiyok is a powerful striker who can also fill in a centre-back if needed. He started his career with Swiss minnows BSC Old Boys at the beginning of the 2005–06 season in which scored 10... (46. Streller Marco Streller Marco Streller is a Swiss international footballer who plays as a striker for FC Basel in the Swiss Super League.-Club career:... ), Huggel Benjamin Huggel Benjamin "Beni" Huggel is a Swiss international footballer who plays as a midfielder for FC Basel in the Swiss Super League. He is known to be a tall, strong and a fearless fighter in the centre of the pitch.-Early life:... , Ergić Ivan Ergic Ivan Ergić is an international footballer from Serbia. He is a free agent, last playing for Bursaspor in the Turkish Süper Lig, he played as midfielder. He holds Serbian and Australian citizenship.-Club:... , Carlitos Carlos Alberto Alves Garcia Carlos Alberto Alves Garcia , aka Carlitos, is a Portuguese footballer who plays for Hannover 96 in the Bundesliga, as a left winger.-Football career:... (55. David Degen David Degen David Degen is a Swiss footballer currently playing for BSC Young Boys, mostly as a right midfielder, in the Swiss Super League. He is half Dutch as his mother is from the Netherlands... ); Eduardo Eduardo Adelino da Silva Eduardo Adelino da Silva , better known as simply Eduardo, is a Brazilian footballer. He plays as a Midfielder or Forward.-Early career:... (76. Perović Marko Perovic Marko Perović is a Serbian footballer.-Club:Perović came through the ranks of FK Priština before moving to Red Star Belgrade or Crvena Zvezda in 2000. He made an impact at Red Star, proving to be an energetic and skillful player... ) Trainer: Christian Gross Christian Gross Christian Gross is a professional football coach and former player who currently manages Young Boys Bern. Before that he managed VfB Stuttgart until his dismissal in October 2010. He was manager of FC Basel from 1 July 1999 to 27 May 2009.-Playing career:Gross began his playing career at... |