Schweizer Cup· Season 2026
Amicitia Zurich 2 beat HSG Leimental 33–26 in the Schweizer Cup 1/64-finals, a comfortable seven-goal away win.
Match Analysis
AI SummaryHow it unfolded
The Schweizer Cup draw paired these sides for the first time, and Amicitia Zurich 2 made the early running. By half-time they had built a lead that Leimental — competing several divisions below — could not overhaul in the second period. The hosts managed 26 goals on the night but conceded 33, the seven-goal deficit a fair reflection of the difference in levels.
The turning point
Absent detailed timeline data, the overall pattern is clear: Amicitia's first-half foundation proved unassailable. Leimental lacked the firepower to mount a sustained comeback, and the visitors managed the game comfortably through the second half.
Key performers
No individual scorer data was published for this fixture, but Amicitia Zurich 2's collective output — 33 goals away from home — points to a balanced attacking performance. For Leimental, reaching 26 against a side from the GC Amicitia system suggests they kept fighting until the final whistle.
What it means
Amicitia Zurich 2 advance to the Schweizer Cup second round (1/32-finals) in a competition that runs through the 2026/27 season. The draw date for the next round has not yet been announced by Handball Schweiz (handball.ch).
Leimental exit at the first hurdle. Their focus now returns to league competition in the regional divisions, with their next fixture to be confirmed.
For Amicitia's first team, GC Amicitia Zürich, the Supercup against Swiss champions and cup holders takes place on Sunday, 30 August 2026 in Winterthur — a separate campaign from the second team's cup run.
Verdict
A professional away performance from Amicitia Zurich 2, who did what was required against a lower-tier opponent without fuss. Leimental were game but outclassed. The seven-goal margin accurately captures the gap between a regional side and a reserve team from Switzerland's most decorated club.
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
API data: 29 Aug 2026