Dursun scores for Thun in Cup Thriller
The Austrian international and his team just barely manage to avoid embarrassment against a third-division side. The Swiss champions only secured their progression in the penalty shootout.
Furkan Dursun celebrates a narrow cup victory with FC Thun against third-division side Schaffhausen.
The reigning champions only prevailed in a penalty shootout after the score was 2-2 after 120 minutes.
The huge underdog initially took the lead. Shortly after half-time, Chiappetta put Schaffhausen 1-0 up (49').
In the 72nd minute, substitute Austrian international Dursun scored the crucial equaliser from the penalty spot.
Thun Takes Lead in Extra Time
In extra time, Braschie also put FC Thun 2-1 ahead from the penalty spot.
But Schaffhausen refused to give up: Virtually with the last action of the match, Volkart scored the 2-2 equaliser (120'), sending the underdog into a penalty shootout.
There, FC Thun finally prevailed and secured their progression to the round of 16. Their opponent will be Yverdon.
