Switzerland historic champions after nail-biter in the EOC final

Switzerland has won the European Open Championship for the first time ever. But it was not without drama.

Switzerland won the highly dramatic final against Germany after both extra time and penalties.

– It feels so beautiful, says Lauryn Mierzwa, one of the heroines.



The final of the European Open Championship between Switzerland and Germany's G16 team turned out to be a real nail-biter that was incredibly entertaining for the Scandinavium crowd to witness in person. The match swung back and forth. Germany was the strongest side in the first half and led by two goals when the teams went to the break. Switzerland made an impressive second half but lost a two-goal lead during the last 90 seconds of regular time but recovered to win the epic EOC final after both extra time and penalties.



After Germany equalized with just a few seconds left of extra time, penalties were required to separate the talented teams. There Switzerland was strongest and this time Germany could not come back. Overjoyed and mentally strong Swiss players could celebrate the great triumph in the Partille World Cup's very own national team tournament. There was a big hug and several players cried with happiness after the victory with 34 goals to 31.
– It feels so beautiful. I'm so, so happy, says Lauryn Mierzwa, while tears of joy run down her cheeks.

– It's absolutely fantastic, adds Lisa Herger, who scored one of the decisive penalties.

The European Open Championship was played for the first time in 2005. Never before has Switzerland won the EOC.

– It feels very, very good that Switzerland has won the EOC for the first time, says Lauryn Mierzwa.

They also got revenge on Germany who defeated Switzerland in the opening match. After the premiere, Switzerland lined up seven straight wins. The clock had passed 22.15 when the dramatic final, to say the least, was decided. But the Swiss had no plans to go to bed after receiving the trophy.

– We will listen to music, sing and celebrate the win together tonight, says the 15-year-old happily.