GC up 2-0 in the 34th minute on two goals from Nunez. This is somewhat surprising since YB has been very dangerous and has had the majority of possession. Chappi has been quite dangerous as YB pressures the GC goal but the opportunistic Hoppers are getting it done. More later.
Halftime with GC up 2-1. Chappi finally got one in the 44th and in the 3 minutes of injury time, he threatened again. YB is spreading the GC back line just too easily and Chappi is sprinting into the gaps unmarked. GC needs to get it together defensively or they will lose the championship. More later.
Hi Chris - I wish I could see the game live (hell, if I were home I would probably be in Bern right now). Yeah, Chappi wants to get revenge badly for being "sorted out" by Marcel Koller once he took over after the 2001 championship. Good thing it isn't working: YB - GC 1:3
Yeah, nothing like SF2... The 3-1 goal was a gorgeous diving header by Schwegler off a nice cross from Nunez. GC pressuring on defense much better this half and maintaining possession much more effectively. 62nd minute and things look in control, YB is launching long balls to no one... More later.
It is unbelievable what Nunez has done for us this year, he practically won the championship by himself. I sure hope he sticks around for next season, but it wouldn't surprise me if a big club comes and takes him away from us (Bayern Munich was looking at him a while back). One thing's for sure however - he won't come cheap for them... GC Schwizer Maischter!
Oh crap, I might be celebrating too early. According to Radio Z, YB just got a goal back... On the upside, Sermeter got red-carded. About 15 min. to go... HOPP GC!!!
87th minute - Nunez cracks a left footed bullet shot from 18 yards out.. GOAL...4-2 for GC...hundreds of GC fans storm the field and must be urged back into the stands. Nunez hat trick and overall amazing performance. GC will be receiving more than a few offers to buy him. Full time - 4-2 for GC...this time thousands of GC fans storm the field complete with fireworks. Grasshopper Club Zurich - 2002-2003 Swiss Champions! Big party Sunday Night at the StaatHaus Zurich.
Out my window I see and hear fireworks and honking horns...the Zuris are going to celebrate this one all night!
Ok, I gotta get out of here... It's time to celebrate - I'm gonna down at least 10 beers now . I will write my thoughts down later.
You must be kidding (in fact, i know you are)... But ok, I'll bite GC = Grasshopper-Club Zurich Nickname: Grasshoppers Championships: 27 (Record in Switzerland) Cuptitles: 18 (Record in Switzerland) But most important of all...
@SwissGCZ Of course it's a joke, but I prefer Basel to GC in Switzerland. P.S.: Warum schreiben wir eigentlich englisch miteindander, wenn wir eh die selbe Sprache sprechen :-D
Nicht ganz, in der Schweiz sprechen wir auch Französisch und Italienisch. Ausserdem habe ich schrecklich Mühe mit dem Österreichischen Dialekt. PS: Out of curiosity, where did you hear about Bigsoccer?
@SwissGCZ Ich weis ja, dass ihr ein mehrsprachiges Land seid, aber in Zürich spricht man doch deutsch... One evening I was surfing through the internet, bored because there was nothing new, so I decided to register on an American soccer board. I searched for one at Google and here I am!
I see, your English is pretty good by the way... PS: If you want to address somebody, it's easier if you click the button.