Appenzell put on a masterclass to defeat Frick 39:19 in the Swiss Cup on Saturday. The home side dominated from the opening whistle, leaving their visitors with nothing to do all evening. It was a thorough victory, one that extended Appenzell's unbeaten run to two after their recent struggles.
Frick had looked dangerous in their last outing, winning 40:18 against Lint-Obersee, but they found themselves outclassed here. The away side never really got into a rhythm, and by then it was clear this would be a one-sided affair. They had nothing to do all evening, which is not how you want to spend ninety minutes of cup football.
Appenzell's form has been mixed in recent months. They beat Zur-Aarau 27:23 in August, but losses to Bern and Mohlin had raised questions. To be fair, they had also edged Dagmerzeller 28:25, so there was a flicker of confidence. What they lacked was consistency, and that showed against Frick.
The visitors' record tells a similar story. Two wins in their last four matches, but those defeats — particularly the 21:39 loss to Lakers Staffa — suggested vulnerabilities. They were supposed to be competitive, but the gap was obvious from the start.
The margin of victory says everything. A twenty-goal difference is not something you brush off, and it means Frick will need to look at what went wrong. Appenzell, meanwhile, will take confidence from a performance that finally put together their better qualities.