U21 Playoffs: Switzerland - Czech Republic

Discussion in 'Austria & Switzerland' started by Nico Limmat, Nov 12, 2003.

  1. Nico Limmat

    Nico Limmat Member+

    Oct 24, 1999
    Dubai, UAE
    Club:
    Grasshopper Club Zürich
    Nat'l Team:
    Switzerland
    If we win this home & away series, we qualify for the main tournament (and make the last eight). It's going to be very hard, as the Czech Republic won the last U21 Euro Cup (the one we hosted). 12,000 tickets have been sold so far for the 1st leg on Saturday in St. Jakob Park.

    HOPP SCHWIIZ!
     
  2. Nico Limmat

    Nico Limmat Member+

    Oct 24, 1999
    Dubai, UAE
    Club:
    Grasshopper Club Zürich
    Nat'l Team:
    Switzerland
    I've just found out about the Olympic implications this game has. Should Switzerland finish third (or better) in the Euro Cup, then we qualify for Athens 2004...

    But it's still a long way there. Let's take care of the Czechs first.
     
  3. RobtheAggie

    RobtheAggie Member+

    Sep 10, 2001
    Middle Georgia
    Club:
    Rochester Rhinos
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    I still think that Czech Republic is going to be a difficult game. If Switzerland can win by a goal or two in the first game, they should be able to hold on in the Czech Republic.

    Allez les Suisses!
     
  4. Nico Limmat

    Nico Limmat Member+

    Oct 24, 1999
    Dubai, UAE
    Club:
    Grasshopper Club Zürich
    Nat'l Team:
    Switzerland
    Wow, did you guys know that it has been 75 years since we last competed in the Olympics (1928)?

    In 1924, our national team had the best showing ever and won the silver medal in Paris (unfortunatly we lost 3-0 to Uruguay in the final).

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    The heroes from 1924
     
  5. Nico Limmat

    Nico Limmat Member+

    Oct 24, 1999
    Dubai, UAE
    Club:
    Grasshopper Club Zürich
    Nat'l Team:
    Switzerland
    Switzerland - Czech Republic 1:2 (1:2)

    St.-Jakob-Park. - A: 13,521 - Ref: Dan Tudor (Rum). - Goals: 7. Nef 1:0. 32. Sverkos 1:1. 41. Koubsky 1:2.


    Although playing better, we lost this game after a 1:0 lead. The Czechs took advantage of two mistakes in defense and scored two goals. Looks like we're going to miss the U21 EC due to two individual mistakes in defense.

    *Sigh*

    If only we would've gotten a somewhat easier draw. The Czech Republic was by far the best one of the possible opponents...
     
  6. Nico Limmat

    Nico Limmat Member+

    Oct 24, 1999
    Dubai, UAE
    Club:
    Grasshopper Club Zürich
    Nat'l Team:
    Switzerland
    Wow, just woke up and saw the score.

    We won 2-1!!! Overtime is coming up!

    58' [1 - 0] Koubsky

    64' Streller (Red Card)

    77' [1 - 1] Eggiman

    86' [1 - 2] Koubsky (o.g.)

    I hope Streller's ejection doesn'y hurt us too much in OT.

    HOPP SCHWIIZ!!!
     
  7. IASocFan

    IASocFan Moderator
    Staff Member

    Aug 13, 2000
    IOWA
    Club:
    Sporting Kansas City
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    They didn't get started until 13 minutes left in the game. Glad they finally woke up. They must play better with 10. :eek:
     
  8. RobtheAggie

    RobtheAggie Member+

    Sep 10, 2001
    Middle Georgia
    Club:
    Rochester Rhinos
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Wow!!!

    Two goals after being reduced to 10 men. Lets hope that it works out.
     
  9. IASocFan

    IASocFan Moderator
    Staff Member

    Aug 13, 2000
    IOWA
    Club:
    Sporting Kansas City
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    According to livescore.com. The Swiss won on a penalty shoot-out : [3 - 4].
     
  10. Nico Limmat

    Nico Limmat Member+

    Oct 24, 1999
    Dubai, UAE
    Club:
    Grasshopper Club Zürich
    Nat'l Team:
    Switzerland
    And it's over!!!!!

    penalty shoot-out : [3 - 4]


    WE MADE IT!

    Ok, time for me to go to class...
     
  11. Nico Limmat

    Nico Limmat Member+

    Oct 24, 1999
    Dubai, UAE
    Club:
    Grasshopper Club Zürich
    Nat'l Team:
    Switzerland
  12. Nico Limmat

    Nico Limmat Member+

    Oct 24, 1999
    Dubai, UAE
    Club:
    Grasshopper Club Zürich
    Nat'l Team:
    Switzerland
    Italy and Sweden advanced.
    So that completes the 8-team field:

    Switzerland
    Serbia & Montenegro
    Germany
    Croatia
    Portugal
    Belarus
    Italy
    Sweden

    Italy and Portugal are the favorites in my opinion, but I think we definitely have a shot at finishing 3rd. Uefa will announce next month where the tournament will be held. I know Germany put in a bid...
     

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