Buggen and GK Krüzlingen met in the Swiss Cup on 30 August 2026, with the visitors taking a narrow 29:31 victory away from home. The result keeps Krüzlingen's campaign alive, though the margin tells only part of the story. And here's the thing — this was not a comfortable win for the travelling side.
Krüzlingen have been struggling against Bern of late, losing 29:38 in October and 22:32 the following April. They managed a 27:30 win over Bern in April 2025, but more recently fell 26:40 to St. Gallen. By then, form had become a concern.
To be fair, the Swiss Cup throws up different challenges. Playing away against a side like Buggen requires a different approach than domestic fixtures. The visitors found a way through, even if the scoreline suggests they were pushed all the way.
The recent record against Bern paints a picture of a team finding its feet. Three losses in four matches to the same opponent, but not by the same margins each time. That progression matters more than any single result.
By then, this cup run could become meaningful. A win like this against Buggen gives Krüzlingen something to build on, especially when the road ahead involves tougher opposition. The table does not move much after one match, but momentum shifts quietly.