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Stadion Höngg
Spectators: 5003 (Terracing: 4001, Seating: 1001, VIP seats: 1) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Ove Grüter kicked off to start the match. Mikael Wiedemeier made in the 10th minute of the game a throw-in that took a bad bounce and was taken care of by Hrvatska's Emery Affolter. In the 19th match minute, A.C LUGANO was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Mikael Wiedemeier to maneuver through the defense. The supporters of Hrvatska booed when A.C LUGANO was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 21 match minutes in a wonderful position. Flavian Wermuth didn't get a good kick on the ball. Timoteo Mela showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Ernesto Silvestri, who was totally free with the ball in the 28th minute. 37 minutes into the game, Flavian Wermuth threw the ball into play from the sideline. Hrvatska's Emery Affolter quickly snatched the ball and retained possesion. Benedict Gauthier kicked well hit freekick during the 38th minute of the match. The supporters of A.C LUGANO booed when Hrvatska was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 41 match minutes in a wonderful position. Emery Affolter didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 43rd minute, Flavian Wermuth hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. When Emery Affolter fell near the penalty area in the 45th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Hrvatska's protests and gave Emery Affolter a yellow card for diving instead. In the 45th match minute, Hrvatska was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Emery Affolter to maneuver through the defense. Flavian Wermuth made in the 47th minute of the game a quick throw-in and Hassan Ferber immediately put the ball in play. After the first half the score was level. The break gave the players a chance to catch their breath, whilst the managers went over the tactics with them again.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Paulo Drechsler was the one to do the kick off. In the 52nd minute, Flavian Wermuth hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 54th minute, Paulo Drechsler got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. Hassan Ferber hit a great freekick 59 minutes into the match. After a defensive mix-up in A.C LUGANO's zone, Joey Zwygart stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Luis Hitz came out of the goal and Joey Zwygart tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. After some fancy dribbling in the 74th minute, Ernesto Silvestri managed to get in a good position for a shot. A.C LUGANO's supporters rose to their feet, but Ernesto Silvestri was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Timoteo Mela breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. A.C LUGANO's attentive Flavian Wermuth managed to snatch the ball when Emery Affolter made a throw-in in the 79th minute of the game. Hrvatska's Chip Zeier suffered a concussion in the 79th minute, after a hard challenge, and had to leave the field. Flavian Wermuth was shown his second yellow card after 79 minutes, following a rather ugly tackle on opponent. That was the end of his participation in the match. A collision led to A.C LUGANO getting a freekick after 80 minutes play. Flavian Wermuth hit a great ball. A collision led to A.C LUGANO getting a freekick after 85 minutes play. Mikael Wiedemeier hit a great ball. Matthew Fäh hit a great freekick 88 minutes into the match. Despite being the better team, Hrvatska failed to find the winning goal and were forced to settle for a single point.