Schaffhausen 1-1 Thun — the Switzerland Cup tie at the LIPO Park finished level after extra time on 18 October 2026, with Thun eventually holding their nerve in the penalty shootout to advance. It was a cup night full of tension, as Schaffhausen produced a disciplined display against higher-tier opposition and came within a set piece of a notable upset.

Match overview

Schaffhausen set the tone early with an aggressive press and a willingness to attack the visitors down the flanks. The home side were rewarded for their intent in the 18th minute when Luka Stevic fired low into the corner after a turnover in midfield. Thun responded with longer spells of possession but struggled to break down a compact back line until the second half, when Marco Rüegsegger powered home a header from a corner in the 54th minute.

The game opened up after the equaliser. Schaffhausen appealed for a penalty in the 71st minute after a handball shout inside the box, but the referee waved play on. Thun hit the post through a substitute in the 86th minute, and both goalkeepers made crucial saves in extra time as fatigue began to show.

Key moments

• 18’ — Schaffhausen 1-0: Luka Stevic capitalised on a loose pass and drove a low finish beyond the Thun goalkeeper.
• 54’ — Thun equalise: Marco Rüegsegger rose highest from a corner and headed into the bottom corner.
• 71’ — Penalty appeal: Schaffhausen demanded a spot kick after a handball shout, but the referee was unmoved.
• 86’ — Thun hit the post: A quick counter ended with a shot striking the upright.
• Extra time: Both sides had chances to win it, but tired legs and strong goalkeeping kept the score at 1-1.
• Shootout: Thun converted their decisive kick to seal progress after a 4-3 shootout win.

Tactical story

Schaffhausen lined up in a compact 4-4-2, looking to deny central space and force Thun wide. That approach worked for long stretches, especially in the first half, when the visitors were reduced to speculative crosses. Thun’s 4-2-3-1 shape gave them control of the ball, but their midfield struggled to find pockets between the lines until the introduction of fresh legs after the break.

The equaliser changed the rhythm. Thun pushed their full-backs higher and began to overload the flanks, while Schaffhausen dropped deeper and looked to spring counter-attacks through Stevic. In extra time, the home side’s defensive discipline held, but their lack of depth told in the shootout.

Standout performers

Schaffhausen goalkeeper Nico Maier produced six saves, including a fine stop in extra time, while Stevic was a constant threat on the break. For Thun, Elias Breitenmoser dictated the tempo in midfield and Rüegsegger’s aerial presence proved decisive for the equaliser.

What the result means

Thun avoid a cup upset and move into the next round, though the performance raised questions about their cutting edge against deep blocks. Schaffhausen exit with credit and can take confidence from pushing a higher-tier side all the way. Their focus now returns to league matters, where the same defensive discipline will be essential.