FC Winterthur secured a crucial away win against FC Rapperswil-Jona on Friday, with the team's fans making a memorable journey to the match by boat from Zurich. According to Voetbal International, the fans boarded the boat at Zurich and made the approximately 45-minute journey to Rapperswil-Jona, where they set a lively atmosphere on board.
The match itself was a significant victory for FC Winterthur, who won 0-2 and currently sit on 7 points after 4 games in the Challenge League. The team's journey from Winterthur to Rapperswil-Jona by car takes around 3 quarters of an hour, but the fans' decision to take the boat added a unique twist to the day's events.
FC Winterthur's win is a welcome boost for the team, who were relegated from the top level of Swiss football last season. The Challenge League is a competitive division, and FC Winterthur's early season form will be closely watched by fans and pundits alike.