Winterthur survive penalty shootout against Wil

FC Winterthur secured a dramatic Swiss Cup win over newly promoted FC Wil in the second round. After a 2-2 draw in extra time, Winterthur won the penalty shootout 4-2. Fabian Frei, making his debut for the club, provided two assists and also scored in the shootout.

How did the match unfold?

Winterthur took an early lead through Matteo Di Giusto, but Wil equalized via Simone Rapp. In extra time, Aaron Appiah put Wil ahead 2-1, but Remo Arnold leveled the score in the 117th minute. In the shootout, goalkeeper Stefanos Kapino saved two penalties, while all Winterthur players converted theirs.

What does this mean for Winterthur?

The Cup win comes at a good time for Winterthur, who sit fifth in the Challenge League with one point from one game. After a 2-2 draw against Yverdon Sport on July 24, 2026, the team remains unbeaten in their last two matches. Their next fixture is away against SC Kriens on July 31, 2026, who are currently eighth in the table.

Who was the matchwinner?

Fabian Frei was the decisive player for Winterthur. The experienced midfielder made his debut and provided two assists for Di Giusto and Arnold’s goals. In the shootout, he remained calm and converted his penalty. With this win, Winterthur stay in the Cup and have the chance to progress further.