FC Zurich aimed for a double, reaching the Swiss Cup final as well. Their opponent was middle of the road Lausanne-Sport, a team bursting occasionally, but no more. But the opportunity for winning a trophy is a high motivator and no matter what the regular season was, a cup final was something else. Their was no winner at the end of regular time and only in the overtime the new Cup winner emerged. It was not FC Zurich, though – Lausanne-Sport scored the winning goal, making the result 4-3. The final was highly entertaining.
FC Zurich from left: Grob, Lüdi, Zappa, Elsener, Schönenberger, Moser, Landolt, Peterhans, Zwicker, Jerkovic, Iselin. It should have been satisfying to play at the final and lose it 3-4, but if it was another club. FC Zurich was disappointed for not been able to round up a double.
Lausanne-Sport were the underdog and may be a surprise winners, but they won and that is all the matter. Admirable performance, especially for a team not exactly full of stars. 7th Cup for them, but it was the first trophy the club won after 1965, when they were champions. A relief, if not real comeback.