FC Zurich won the round of 16 Cup against GC 1-0. The decisive goal came in the 70th minute from Mirlind Kryeziu.
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- FC Zurich beat GC 1-0 in the round of 16 Cup.
- Mirlind Kryeziu scored the decisive goal in the 70th minute. Excludes an appointed equalizer from GC.
- Like FCZ, Biel is also in the quarterfinals. The Biel team won against Langenthal 6-0.
It was not like the football commemoration 20 years ago that was offered to the spectators in Letzigrund.At that time, the Grasshoppers won the Hardturm 6:5 after extra time.Now one goal was enough for FCZ to win the game.Mirlind Kriezyu redeemed his colors with a header goal 20 minutes before the end.
It was a good reward for FCZ, who improved in the second half but had to be satisfied that they were not far behind after 45 minutes. The Grasshoppers were the more active team in the first half, but failed time and again due to yanick Brecher.
As well as the Grasshoppers’ failure to capitalize on their chances, there was also some bad luck.FCZ could not complain about being sent off shortly after half-time after Cheveyo Tsawa’s rough tackle on Giotto Morandi. And coach Tomas Oral’s team denied Tsiy Ndenge the suppose equalizer in the 83rd minute. Referee Fedayi San canceled the goal as the goal scorer was offside. A controversial decision, which he checked again on the screen himself after several minutes and on the advice of the video referee, but still stood after that.
Biel again in the quarterfinals
FC Biel are also in the quarter finals. The Promotion League team had no problem with Langenthal, one league below, and won 6-0. Unlike Stade Lausanne-Ouchy in mid-September (0-1), Biel was living up to his role as the favorite on the artificial turf in Langenthal. The Zealanders made short work of the 1st division team and settled the game with four goals in the first half hour.
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90.
The game is over
FCZ are in the quarter finals. Ricardo Moniz’s team won against GC thanks to an increase in performance in the 2nd half.
Mirlin Kryeziu puts his colors decisively ahead after a corner.GC also scores a goal. Only: it doesn’t count. Before the decision is made there will be a momentary consultation with the VAR. Apparently, a GC Tobers player touched the ball with his head before Ndenge, who was onside at the time, scored the goal.
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90.
Nine minutes of injury time
After examining the GC non-target for several minutes, several minutes were added, which is nine.
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83.
GC equalizer not included
Ndenge heads Hoppers’ equalizer from a free kick. The hit must first be checked for several minutes. According to the referee, Tobers touched the ball first with his head and Ndenge was therefore out of sorts. This decision will still be debated as the TV images did not clearly show that Tobers had touched her.
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Offensive power for GC
There is only one thing left for the Grasshoppers now: score goals. This is what Tomas Oral is trying to do with Nikolas muci and Pascal Schürpf. They replace Amir Abrashi and Sonny Kittel.
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The FCZ guides
Mirlind Kryeziu cheers the FCZ! The central defender breaks away from his opponent Paskotsi during a corner and puts FCZ in front.
FCZ is better in the game
Even though there was hardly anything to see from FCZ in the first half, it is indeed more challenging now. Not necessarily more hazardous, but more on the ball There is hardly any sign of GC anymore.
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GC fans set off fireworks
GC fans let their voices be heard. Not with songs,but with fireworks. The game resumes after a short break.
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A small conclusion
So, it’s time for you to take a breather. GC is the better team and has some chances. However, Yanick Brecher in the FCZ goal does his job very well and his colors are in the game. Little or nothing comes from FCZ, Marchesano’s finish shortly before the half-time whistle the only sign of life from Ricardo Moniz’s side. Will he find the right words at half time? We’ll see. It continues in 15 minutes.
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FCZ with the first step
Marchesano is played in the penalty area and instantly scores. The ball flies straight into the hands of justin Hammel. It is FCZ’s chance and only chance so far.
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Glasses! You are!
Ohlala, and now things are really moving on in Letzigrund. Spoiler: The FCZ has to thank Yanick Brecher again and again. The first GC moves quickly. Bojang plays his teammate Ndenge, who storms towards the FCZ box on the left and passes the ball back to Bojang. The Gambian fails alone in front of the outstanding breaker. Seconds later, Brecher steals the show again. Abrashi finishes after a throw-in and forces the FCZ keeper to make a save.And as Brecher looks really hot, her show goes on just a few minutes later. Sonny Kittel finishes after a corner, but fails…you know. And just a blink of an eye later, the same smock checks the FCZ goalkeeper again.Brecher directs his corner effort just over the crossbar. So it’s still 0-0. That’s it – and now peace has returned to Letzi.
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GC makes FCZ sit up and pay attention again
So, now maybe one or two fans are up in their seats. GC skilfully moves into the danger zone of the FCZ and succeeds for the first time. The shot is stopped by FCZ defenders approaching, lands the rebound by Ndenge, who shoots the ball from the edge of the penalty area just near the right post.
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Glasses, where are you?
Anyone who has a seat in Letzigrund will have their buttocks stuck to the red plastic chairs for the time being. The game takes place between sixteen, the big show is not yet on. However: The players enter the duels with a lot of power and do not give each other anything.
The Grasshoppers were able to convince more in the opening quarter hour than FC Zurich. The bottom of the league comes to the header after two standards, one goes over the target, the other is easy prey for FCZ keeper Brecher. Nothing offensively visible from the FCZ yet. So far GC has been able to stop the progress.
