Luzern win Swiss Cup
Last updated on: 24 May,2021 09:57 pm
Luzern win Swiss Cup for first time since 1992
BERN, Switzerland (AFP) - Luzern won the Swiss Cup on Monday for the first time since 1992 by beating top flight rivals St. Gallen 3-1 in the final in the capital Bern.
The Luminaries, who finished fifth in the Swiss Super League, qualify for next season s Europa Conference League second qualifying round.
Luzern captain Christian Schwegler lifted the trophy in what was the 36-year-old defender s last match before retirement.
The match was played behind closed doors at the Wankdorf Stadium due to coronavirus restrictions.
Victory ends a long wait for Luzern, who won the cup in 1960 and 29 years ago and have lost in four finals since then.
In the league, the ever-dominant Young Boys sealed a fourth consecutive title in April with seven matches remaining.
The Bern side will compete in next season s Champions League second qualifying round.