Bern defeated KYS Schaffhausen 44-21 in the Swiss Cup on Thursday evening, a result that extends their dominance over the hosts. The visitors had already beaten Schaffhausen three times this season, and this latest victory made it four from four. And here's the thing—Bern never really looked threatened in a contest that ended in the first quarter.
Schaffhausen started brightly enough but could not maintain their initial energy. By then, Bern had established a lead that would only grow. The hosts failed to respond when the visitors pulled away, and the gap widened to twenty-three points before the final buzzer sounded.
Looking at Bern's recent form, they had lost their opening game against St. Gallen before stringing together wins. KYS Schaffhausen, meanwhile, have lost every match they have played since the start of 2022. To be fair, the contrast between the two sides was visible from the opening tip-off.
The Swiss Cup provides an opportunity for lower-ranked teams to test themselves against established opposition. Schaffhausen did not travel to make up the numbers, but the result confirmed what the form guide suggested. Bern held a comfortable margin throughout and closed out the game without unnecessary drama.
This victory keeps Bern's winning streak alive while adding another chapter to their recent superiority over Schaffhausen. The hosts now have four losses to show for their efforts this season, and the pattern of results tells its own story without needing further comment.