Thousands of Swiss supporters met Thursday evening for an impressive red and white parade towards the Geneva stadium, before the determining match of the Swiss women’s team against Finland (9:00 p.m.) for a qualification for the quarter -finals of the Euro.
Tonight, the heart of Calvin’s city beats to the rhythm of the Nati supporters and supporters. The red tide left Lancy-Pont-Rouge station at 6.45 p.m. to reach the Stade de Genève, in the Praille district.
Flags on the shoulders, faces painted in red and white: the fans have advanced by the thousands over a kilometer towards the lair of Servette FC which, for an evening, will barter its traditional garnet for national colors.
As in Bern on Sunday, where more than 14,000 people paraded to the Wankdorf, the walk wanted to be festive and responsible for hope. “I practiced football for a long time, I used quite empty terrain with few spectators, and therefore I am happy to see that there are so many people to support the women’s team,” said a supporter in the 7:30 p.m.
>> The details in the 19:30 of Frédéric Scola on the atmosphere in Geneva:
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In the procession, all generations are there to carry the national team. The parade impresses, even if he should not break the record set last Sunday in Bern.
If there are less numerous than in the capital, spectators are more determined than ever to push the players of Petra Sundhagus towards a historic qualification in the quarter -finals of their euro.
The match between Switzerland and Finland begins at 9:00 p.m. and will be broadcast live on RTS 2 and RTS.CH.
>> Listen to the forum subject on this evening match:
JFE