1999–2000 Swiss Cup
| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Country | Switzerland |
| Teams | 192 |
| Final positions | |
| Champions | FC Zürich |
| Runners-up | FC Lausanne-Sport |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Matches played | 191 |
The 1999–2000 Swiss Cup was the 75th season of Switzerland's annual football cup competition. It began on 7 August with the first games of Round 1 and ended on 28 May 2000 with the Final held at Wankdorf, Bern. The winners earned a place in the first round of the UEFA Cup.
Overview
This years cup competition began on the week-end 6, 7–8 August with the first round. The competition ended on Sunday 28 May 2000 with the final held at the former Wankdorf Stadium in Bern. This year saw some modifications in the early rounds. The 54 clubs from the 1999–2000 1. Liga were granted byes for the first round and were to join the competition in the second round. The 12 clubs from the Nationalliga B were granted byes for the first three rounds. The 12 clubs from the Nationalliga A were granted byes for the first four rounds. The winners of the cup qualified themselves for the first round of the first round of the UEFA Cup in the following season.
When possible, the draw respected regionalities and the lower classed team was granted home advantage. In the entire competition, the matches were played in a single knockout format. In the event of a draw after 90 minutes, the match went into extra time. In the event of a draw at the end of extra time, a penalty shoot-out was to decide which team qualified for the next round. No replays were foreseen in the entire competition.
Round 1
In the first round a total of 114 amateur clubs participated from the fourth-tier and lower. Reserve teams were not admitted to the competition. The draw respected regionalities, when possible, and the lower classed team was granted home advantage.
| Team 1 | Score | Team 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 6 August 1999 | ||
| FC Onex | 5–2 (a.e.t.) | Association des Portugais GE |
| FC Riddes | 0–6 | US Collombey-Muraz |
| 7 August 1999 | ||
| FC Seefeld Zürich | 7–0 | FC Spreitenbach |
| ES Malley | 2–1 | US Terre Sainte |
| Gland | 1–4 | Collex-Bossy |
| Lengnau | 1–3 | FC Aarberg |
| FC Nottwil | 0–3 | Ibach |
| FC Richterswil | 4–3 | FC Bonaduz |
| FC Marin-Sports | 1–2 | FC Valmont |
| Baulmes | 4–0 | FC Lamboing |
| FC Egerkingen | 0–8 | Dornach |
| Laufen | 5–5 (a.e.t.) (5–8 p) |
FC Liestal |
| FC Pfäffikon | 9–1 | FC Appenzell |
| FC Fortuna (SG) | 2–0 | Bazenheid |
| FC Kirchberg | 1–4 (a.e.t.) | FC Regensdorf |
| FC Oberwinterthur | 0–1 | FC Töss (Winterthur) |
| Old Boys | 5–0 | FC Alle |
| FC Olten | 9–0 | FC Klus-Balsthal |
| FC Suhr | 5–2 (a.e.t.) | FC Sarnen |
| FC Turgi | 2–1 | Brugg |
| Goldau | 1–2 (a.e.t.) | AS Lamone-Cadempino |
| FC Raron | 0–1 | FC Visp |
| FC Prishtina Bern | 1–6 | Belfaux |
| FC Vernayaz | 1–3 | FC Sierre |
| Düdingen | 5–0 | FC Interlaken |
| FC Attalens | 6–2 | FC Dardania Lausanne |
| CS Romontois | 5–4 | FC Espagnol LS |
| US Boncourt | 1-4 | Nordstern Basel |
| FC Cornol | 0–3 | FC Deitingen |
| FC Perlen-Buchrain | 1–7 | Kickers Luzern |
| AC Poschiavo | 1–8 | FC Bodio |
| FC Morbio | 0–1 | Mendrisio |
| 8 August 1999 | ||
| FC Geneva | 4–0 | FC Vernier |
| FC Wallisellen | 0–4 | FC Glarus |
| Breitenrain | 0–2 | FC Plaffeien |
| FC Konolfingen | 3–4 (a.e.t.) | Dürrenast |
| FC Wiedikon ZH | 0–5 | Wohlen |
| FC Unterstrass | 1–3 | FC Polizei Zürich |
| Höngg | 2–3 (a.e.t.) | Wettingen |
| FC Willisau | 0–0 (a.e.t.) (4–3 p) |
SC Emmen |
| FC Othmarsingen | 2–4 | FC Schwamendingen |
| ESC Erstfeld | 2–2 (a.e.t.) (5–7 p) |
AC Basso Malcantone |
| FC Vignoble | 3–3 (a.e.t.) (6–7 p) |
FC Crissier |
| ASI Audax-Friul | 1–5 | FC La Sarraz-Eclépens |
| FC Hinwil | 3–1 | FC Wädenswil |
| FC Weinfelden-Bürglen | 2–2 (a.e.t.) (5–7 p) |
VFC Neuhausen 90 |
| FC Ins | 0–3 | FC Saint-Imier |
| FC Kirchberg | 3–1 | SC Worb |
| FC Arlesheim | 2–1 (a.e.t.) | Moutier |
| FC Stans | 2-0 | SC Reiden |
| Chur | 3–0 | FC Wald |
| FC Weesen | 0–1 | FC Urdorf |
| FC Sargans | 3–1 | FC Schmerikon |
| FC Abtwil-Engelburg | 2–1 | Brühl |
| FC Rüti | 3–2 (a.e.t.) | FC St. Margrethen |
| FC Kestenholz | 1–2 | Binningen |
| SV Würenlos | 4–0 | FC Albisrieden |
Round 2
The 54 teams from the 1999–2000 1. Liga, that had been granted byes for the first round, joined the competition in this the second round. They were seeded and cound not be drawn against each other. The draw respected regionalities, when possible, and the lower classed team was granted the home advantage.
| Team 1 | Score | Team 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 20 August 1999 | ||
| FC Richterswil | 0–11 | Tuggen |
| FC Valmont | 1–4 | Echallens |
| CS Romontois | 3–4 (a.e.t.) | Bex |
| 21 August 1999 | ||
| FC Seefeld Zürich | 0–2 | FC Altstetten (Zürich) |
| FC Töss (Winterthur) | 1–5 | Kreuzlingen |
| ES Malley | 3–7 (a.e.t.) | Chênois |
| FC Collex-Bossy | 1–2 | FC Signal |
| US Collombey-Muraz | 4–1 | Montreux-Sports |
| Belfaux | 1–2 (a.e.t.) | Fribourg |
| FC Urdorf | 1–3 | FC Wetzikon |
| FC Abtwil-Engelburg | 1–1 (a.e.t.) (5–6 p) |
SC Veltheim (Winterthur) |
| Mendrisio | 4–0 | FC Ascona |
| FC La Sarraz-Eclépens | 1–4 | Stade Lausanne |
| FC Olten | 0–3 | Münsingen |
| FC Pfäffikon | 2–4 | Freienbach |
| VFC Neuhausen 90 | 0–10 | FC Widnau |
| FC Kirchberg | 2–2 (a.e.t.) (6–7 p) |
SV Lyss |
| Old Boys | 0–2 | Grenchen |
| Nordstern Basel | 4–6 (a.e.t.) | FC Riehen |
| FC Suhr | 1–3 | Schötz |
| SV Würenlos | 3–1 | SV Schaffhausen |
| FC Turgi | 0–2 | Wohlen |
| FC Glarus | 3–1 | FC Rorschach |
| FC Sierre | 5–5 (a.e.t.) (3–2 p) |
Naters |
| Binningen | 1–4 | Concordia Basel |
| FC Liestal | 3–1 | Colombier |
| Dornach | 1–1 (a.e.t.) (5–2 p) |
Muttenz |
| Wettingen | 1–3 (a.e.t.) | YF Juventus |
| FC Onex | 0–1 | Meyrin |
| AC Basso Malcantone | 0–2 | Locarno |
| FC Attalens | 2–1 (a.e.t.) | FC Bramois |
| 22 August 1999 | ||
| FC Geneva | 0–3 | Grand-Lancy |
| Baulmes | 1–4 | FC Renens |
| FC Polizei Zürich | 2–4 | FC Muri |
| FC Plaffeien | 1–5 | Bulle |
| FC Regensdorf | 0–5 | Red Star |
| FC Stans | 1–3 | Wangen bei Olten |
| FC Aarberg | 2–0 | Köniz |
| FC Schwamendingen | 0–0 (a.e.t.) (4–5 p) |
Frauenfeld |
| FC Visp | 2–1 | Monthey |
| Düdingen | 1–3 | Vevey-Sports |
| Dürrenast | 3–2 | Bümpliz |
| FC Deitingen | 0–8 | Biel-Bienne |
| FC Willisau | 4–0 | FC Sursee |
| FC Sargans | 0–8 | Zug 94 |
| Ibach | 1–1 (a.e.t.) (3–5 p) |
Chiasso |
| FC Saint-Imier | 1–3 (a.e.t.) | La Chaux-de-Fonds |
| FC Hinwil | 0–2 | FC Horgen |
| FC Fortuna (SG) | 0–2 | Gossau |
| FC Arlesheim | 0–7 | Serrières |
| FC Rüti | 0–1 | Rapperswil-Jona |
| AS Lamone-Cadempino | 1–2 | Biaschesi |
| FC Bodio | 1–4 | Malcantone Agno |
| Chur | 1–0 | FC Küssnacht am Rigi |
Round 3
| Team 1 | Score | Team 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 4 September 1999 | ||
| La Chaux-de-Fonds | 0–1 | Fribourg |
| Schötz | 3–1 | Concordia Basel |
| SC Veltheim (Winterthur) | 0–1 | Freienbach |
| Zug 94 | 2–1 | Gossau |
| FC Renens | 0–0 (a.e.t.) (5–4 p) |
Bex |
| Grand-Lancy | 0–3 | Chênois |
| Stade Lausanne | 2–0 | Vevey Sports |
| US Collombey-Muraz | 5–0 | FC Visp |
| Bulle | 0–6 | Serrières |
| FC Kirchberg | 2–8 | Grenchen |
| Wangen bei Olten | 0–1 | Mendrisio |
| FC Wetzikon | 3–2 | FC Glarus |
| Chur | 0–1 | FC Horgen |
| Dornach | 2–0 | FC Riehen |
| SV Würenlos | 1–3 (a.e.t.) | Tuggen |
| Signal FC (Bernex) | 0–6 | Meyrin |
| FC Attalens | 0–6 | Echallens |
| FC Sierre | 1–1 (a.e.t.) (1–4 p) |
Martigny-Sports |
| 5 September 1999 | ||
| Dürrenast | 0–5 | Münsingen |
| FC Aarberg | 0–4 | Biel-Bienne |
| FC Willisau | 1–4 (a.e.t.) | Buochs |
| FC Liestal | 1–6 | Malcantone Agno |
| YF Juventus | 2–1 | Wohlen |
| FC Muri | 0–2 (a.e.t.) | Chiasso |
| FC Widnau | 1–3 | Rapperswil-Jona |
| Frauenfeld | 2–0 | Kreuzlingen |
| Biaschesi | 1–2 (a.e.t.) | Locarno |
| 14 September 1999 | ||
| Red Star | 2–3 | FC Altstetten (Zürich) |
Round 4
The teams from the 1999–2000 Nationalliga B (NLB) were granted byes for the first three rounds and they joined the competition in the fourth round. These 12 teams were seeded and cound not be drawn against each other. The draw respected regionalities, when possible, and the lower classed team was granted home advantage.
Summary
| Team 1 | Score | Team 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 23 September 1999 | ||
| Biel-Bienne | 0–0 (a.e.t.) (4–5 p) |
Serrières |
| 24 September 1999 | ||
| Fribourg | 2–1 | Stade Nyonnais |
| 25 September 1999 | ||
| Echallens | 2–4 (a.e.t.) | Solothurn |
| Tuggen | 1–2 | Baden |
| FC Altstetten (Zürich) | 3–1 | Kriens |
| FC Renens | 0–6 | Young Boys |
| Mendrisio | 3–2 | Buochs |
| US Collombey-Muraz | 3–10 | Thun |
| Dornach | 0–1 | Winterthur |
| Grenchen | 1–0 (a.e.t.) | Meyrin |
| Stade Lausanne | 0–4 | Étoile-Carouge |
| Chiasso | 1–1 (a.e.t.) (4–5 p) |
Schötz |
| Chênois | 2–3 | Sion |
| 26 September 1999 | ||
| Malcantone Agno | 2–0 | FC Schaffhausen |
| Freienbach | 3–0 | Frauenfeld |
| FC Wetzikon | 2–3 | Bellinzona |
| Rapperswil-Jona | 3–5 (a.e.t.) | YF Juventus |
| Zug 94 | 2–4 | Wil |
| Martigny-Sports | 2–1 | Münsingen |
| 14 November 1999 | ||
| Locarno | 2–3 | FC Horgen |
Matches
| FC Renens[1] | 0–6 | Young Boys |
|---|---|---|
| YB summary | 13' (0:1) Merenda 18' (0:2) Sawu 30' (0:3) Fryand 57' (0:4) Merenda 80' Mitreski 82' (0:5) Sawu 90+1' (0:6) Sawu |
| Dornach | 0–1 | Winterthur |
|---|---|---|
| RSSSF summary | 84' (0:1) Ramsauer |
Round 5
The 12 first-tier clubs from the 1999–2000 Nationalliga A had been granted byes for the first four rounds and they joined the competition in this round. The first-tier teams were seeded and cound not be drawn against each other. The draw respected regionalities, when possible, and the lower classed team was granted home advantage.
Summary
| Team 1 | Score | Team 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 13 November 1999 | ||
| Mendrisio | 1–5 | Basel |
| FC Altstetten (Zürich) | 0–2 | Lugano |
| Serrières | 1–2 | Thun |
| Grenchen | 0–4 | Lausanne-Sport |
| Étoile-Carouge | 3–0 | Delémont |
| 14 November 1999 | ||
| Fribourg | 2–1 | Young Boys |
| Solothurn | 2–3 | Xamax |
| Chiasso | 1–4 | St. Gallen |
| Wil | 1–2 | Zürich |
| Freienbach | 1–2 | Grasshopper Club |
| Baden | 0–3 | Luzern |
| Malcantone Agno | 1–3 | Bellinzona |
| Winterthur | 1–3 | Aarau |
| Martigny-Sports | 1–4 | Servette |
| Sion | 4–2 | Yverdon-Sport |
| 5 December 1999 | ||
| FC Horgen | 1–0 | YF Juventus |
Matches
| Mendrisio | 1–5 | Basel |
|---|---|---|
| Di Muro 69' (1:3) | Summary | 25' (0:1) Koumantarakis 27' (0:2) Tschopp 43' Huggel 55' (0:3) Koumantarakis 75' (1:4) Koumantarakis 83' (1:5) Güner |
| Fribourg | 2–1 | Young Boys |
|---|---|---|
| Parfait 26' (1:0) Descloux 42' (2:1) |
YB summary | 41' (1:1) Reimann |
| Wil | 1–2 | Zürich |
|---|---|---|
| Šlekys 75' Vifian 90+4' (1:2) |
FCZ summary | 31' Chassot 51' (0:2) Frick 54' Kébé 78' Andreoli 82' (0:2) Jamarauli |
| Freienbach | 1–2 | Grasshopper Club |
|---|---|---|
| Langer 24' (1:0) | RSSSF summary | 28' (1:1) de Napoli 70' (1:2) H. Yakin |
| Winterthur | 1–3 | Aarau |
|---|---|---|
| Firat 43' (1:2) | FCA summary | 20' (0:1) Skrzypczak 41' (0:2) Ivanov 90+1' (1:3) Skrzypczak |
| Martigny-Sports | 1–4 | Servette |
|---|---|---|
| (Jeanneret) 16' (o.g.) | Servette summary | 8' (0:1) Rey 78' (1:2) Vurens 82' (1:3) Wolf 90' (1:4) Lonfat |
Round 6
Summary
| Team 1 | Score | Team 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 4 March 2000 | ||
| FC Horgen | 1–2 | Luzern |
| Étoile-Carouge | 0–1 | Zürich |
| Bellinzona | 0–4 | Lausanne-Sport |
| Sion | 1–3 (a.e.t.) | St. Gallen |
| Xamax | 0–4 | Lugano |
| Basel | 1–1 (a.e.t.) (5–4 p) |
Grasshopper Club |
| 5 March 2000 | ||
| Fribourg | 0–3 | Thun |
| Aarau | 1–3 | Servette |
Matches
| Étoile-Carouge | 0–1 | Zürich |
|---|---|---|
| Ebe 62' | FCZ summary | 58' (0:1) Chassot 64' Tsawa 67' Del Signore |
| Basel | 1–1 (a.e.t.) | Grasshopper Club |
|---|---|---|
| Kreuzer 37' (pen. 1:0) Koumantarakis 85' Cravero 98' |
FCB summary | 25' H. Yakin 30' Haas 65' (1:1) Müller 66' Chapuisat |
| Penalties | ||
| M. Yakin Tholot Kreuzer Koumantarakis Huggel |
5–4 | Chapuisat Müller Cabanas Tikva Hodel |
| Aarau | 1–3 | Servette |
|---|---|---|
| Ivanov 14' (pen.) | FCA summary Servette summary |
43' (1:1) Melunovic 70' (1:2) Pizzinat 82' (1:3) Thurre |
Quarter-finals
Summary
| Team 1 | Score | Team 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 11 April 2000 | ||
| Thun | 1–2 (a.e.t.) | Zürich |
| Lugano | 1–0 | St. Gallen |
| 12 April 2000 | ||
| Luzern | 3–2 | Servette |
| Lausanne-Sport | 3–2 | Basel |
Matches
| Thun | 1–2 (a.e.t.) | Zürich |
|---|---|---|
| Okpala 55' (1:1) | FCZ summary | 1' (0:1) Tsawa 72' Giannini 78' Quentin 117' (1:2) Ndlovu |
| Lugano | 1–0 | St. Gallen |
|---|---|---|
| Gimenez 41' (1:0) | RSSSF summary |
| Luzern | 3–2 | Servette |
|---|---|---|
| Branca 30' (1:0) Frei 53' (2:0) Joller 57' (3:0) |
Servette summary | 78' (3:1) Rey 90+4' (3:2) Wolf |
| Lausanne-Sport | 3–2 | Basel |
|---|---|---|
| Magnin 18' Kuźba 32' (1:0) Gerber 34' (2:0) Kuźba 78' Gerber 88' (3:2) |
FCB summary | 50' (2:1) Koumantarakis 72' M. Yakin 71' (2:2) N'Tiamoah |
Semi-finals
Summary
| Team 1 | Score | Team 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 4 May 2000 | ||
| Zürich | 7–2 (a.e.t.) | Luzern |
| 11 May 2000 | ||
| Lausanne-Sport | 3–2 | Lugano |
Matches
| Zürich | 7–2 (a.e.t.) | Luzern |
|---|---|---|
| Bartlett 18', 79', 94' Frick 98' Del Signore 107' (pen.) Jamarauli 113' Chassot 116' |
FCZ summary RSSSF summary |
7' Frei 78' 117' Gian 78' Branca |
| Lausanne-Sport | 3–2 | Lugano |
|---|---|---|
| Kuźba 8', 20', 60' | RSSSF summary | 79' Gaspoz 81' Rothenbühler |
Final
The winners of the first drawn semi-final was considered as home team in the final.
Summary
| Team 1 | Score | Team 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 28 May 2000 | ||
| Zürich | 2–2 (a.e.t.) (3–0 p) |
Lausanne-Sport |
Telegram
| Zürich | 2–2 (a.e.t.) | Lausanne-Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Quentin 39' Tsawa 45' Del Signore 57' Frick 60' Jamarauli 77' Đorđević 91' Bartlett 95' Fischer 111' Bartlett 95' 112' |
Fussball-Schweiz summary FCZ summary |
35' Danilevičius 85' Hänzi 105' Gerber 120+2' Horjak |
| Penalties | ||
| Fischer Douglas Kavelashvili |
3–0 | Ohrel Londono Christ |
Zürich won the cup and this was the club's sixth cup title to this date.
Further in Swiss football
| Preceded by 1998–99 |
Seasons in Swiss Cup |
Succeeded by 2000–01 |
Sources and references
- Official site (in German)
- Switzerland 1999/00 at RSSSF
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