FC Winterthur faces ex-goalie Leite in Swiss Cup FC Winterthur will face Zürich City SC in the Swiss Cup on Saturday - and with it, an old acquaintance. Christian Leite, who played for FCW from 2006 to 2014, will be in goal for the 2. Liga team. The 40-year-old Brazilian made 148 appearances for FC Winterthur and was instrumental in one of the club's greatest Cup victories in 2011, when FCW knocked out YB on penalties.

An emotional reunion for Christian Leite Leite, who moved to FC Thun after his time at FC Winterthur, will surely get goosebumps on Saturday. «It will be a very special moment for me», says the goalkeeper. «I used to stand in goal for Winti - now I'm on the other side.» Leite looks back fondly on his time in Winterthur: «The fans were always something very special for me. We had a great relationship and a fantastic atmosphere at every home game.» ## FC Winterthur as favorites - but with respect FC Winterthur go into the game as favorites, facing 2. Liga team Zürich City SC. The Winterthur side have shown solid form this season and are currently 4th in the Challenge League with 4 points from 3 games. Their last match was a 5-0 win against FC WIL 1900.

A special game for Zürich City SC For Zürich City SC, the match against FC Winterthur is the biggest game in the club's young history. «We are extremely looking forward to this new cantonal derby in Zurich football», says sports director Andy Steinmetz. «We want to give the spectators a spectacle.» Up to 2000 fans are expected in the Utogrund, including many from Winterthur. The stadium opens at 3 PM, kick-off is at 5:30 PM.