Both Zurich and Basel players entered the sports hall with nervous faces: Zurich, because they knew they needed a win, Basel, because they were still looking for a 4th girl, as COVID drastically reduced their team size. When referee Tom Rickli blew the starting whistle, Basel had managed to find a solution for their girl-problem and started off with some very nice goals, putting
themselves into a 5-0 lead. This déjà-vu startled the Zurich players and they started scoring and showed great effort. Both teams were able to display a solid level of Korfball, but unlucky Zurich did not manage to catch up with the leading Basel team, despite many excellent chances.
The 10-7 win for Basel ends Zurich’s 2-year winning streak, and Basel has been able to claim their first ever title as Swiss national champion through brilliant team work and shooting skills, even before the Alp league is officially finished. Swiss Korfball congratulates Basel for their achievement. While the third Alp League event on 26th March now no longer decides the Alp League outcome, it will for sure be a fun day of Korfball!