Prized/Friendly Cup

Stadio Cornaredo
Spectators: 40 (Terracing: 31, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Raik Topuz took the kick off in the first half of the match. In the 4th minute Raik Topuz shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Godo Gøl saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 6 minutes into the match, Olympique Fribourg's goal looked a bit too open when Cosimo Staniscia came free, but Patrick Knechtli reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 8 minutes into the match, FC Lugano's goal looked a bit too open when Gene Emmenegger came free, but Godo Gøl reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Patrick Knechtli showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Cosimo Staniscia in the 12th minute of the match. Patrick Knechtli took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Cosimo Staniscia, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Godo Gøl showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Téo Savion, who was totally free with the ball in the 18th minute. In the 22nd minute Téo Savion shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Godo Gøl saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. The audience was convinced that Cosimo Staniscia's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Patrick Knechtli was relentless in the 23rd minute of the game. After 25 minutes, Cosimo Staniscia made it 1-0 with a short kick to the right side. Olympique Fribourg's Patrick Knechtli tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. Patrick Knechtli made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Cosimo Staniscia in the 30th minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Raik Topuz in the 34th minute of play forced FC Lugano's goalkeeper Godo Gøl to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 35th minute, Fred Stutz hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Patrick Knechtli took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Cosimo Staniscia, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The supporters of FC Lugano booed when Olympique Fribourg was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 37 match minutes in a wonderful position. Fred Stutz didn't get a good kick on the ball. FC Lugano's Teddy Racine shoveled away a really nice long shot in the 38th minute of play. The shot was stopped by Patrick Knechtli but with some difficulty. 40 minutes into the game, FC Lugano's Cosimo Staniscia nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Patrick Knechtli made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 2-0. Patrick Knechtli didn't succeed in stopping the ball in the 44th minute, which inside left pole to 3-0.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Cosimo Staniscia to strike the kick off in the second half. Téo Savion could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 56th minute of the match, but Godo Gøl made a huge save. After 57 minutes, Cosimo Staniscia made it 4-0 with a short kick to the right side. Olympique Fribourg's Patrick Knechtli tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. An unexpectedly hard shot by Cosimo Staniscia in the 61st minute of play forced Olympique Fribourg's goalkeeper Patrick Knechtli to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 65thth minute of the game Cosimo Staniscia who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Olympique Fribourg's Patrick Knechtli was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. The FC Lugano fans' excitement grew in the 65th match minute when FC Lugano's Cosimo Staniscia looked to have a clear shot with the ball near the goal. The shot wasn't hard, but the ball still rolled over the goal line to make it 5-0 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. FC Lugano made a substitution. Benoit Ritieni replaced Ray Büeler. Godo Gøl showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Raik Topuz in the 70th minute of the match. After 71 played minutes Olympique Fribourg got a freekick which was hit by Gene Emmenegger. When FC Lugano's Cosimo Staniscia in the 72nd minute got a chance for a shot 72nd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Olympique Fribourg's goalie prevented a goal. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Cosimo Staniscia in the 74th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Patrick Knechtli saved Olympique Fribourg from getting behind. An unexpectedly hard shot by Gene Emmenegger in the 75th minute of play forced FC Lugano's goalkeeper Godo Gøl to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Godo Gøl made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Medero Gadea in the 77th minute of play. Godo Gøl showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Gene Emmenegger, who was totally free with the ball in the 92nd minute. In the 94th minute Medero Gadea shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Godo Gøl saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line.

FC Lugano's supporters were highly satisfied with the result. They cheered their team of the pitch, having watched them win a very even match.