Warriors vs. FC Basel E-Sports 2-2

The Helvetic Warriors and Basel know each other well, not only from last season’s Alpen League campaign but also from their shared time in the unofficial Swiss National Team. With a long-standing rivalry and mutual respect between the two sides, this match was expected to be a tactical and hard-fought encounter — and it certainly lived up to that expectation.

The Warriors started the game with confidence, controlling possession with 53% and dictating the tempo through precise passing and sharp movement off the ball. Their dominance paid off early when national striker Ermir found the back of the net in the 6th minute, finishing a well-worked attack to give his team the lead. Despite several more chances, the first half ended 1-0, with the Warriors looking slightly more composed and in control.

Just four minutes after the restart, Lemine extended the Warriors’ lead to 2-0 with a composed finish, seemingly putting the game to bed. But Basel refused to give in. They began pressing higher and creating more danger in the final third, and in the 58th minute, McNeroo pulled one back with a clinical strike — a moment that shifted the game’s momentum completely. His performance throughout the match earned him the Player of the Match award.

The equalizer came soon after, in the 66th minute, when national team player SwissElite capitalized on a defensive lapse to make it 2-2. Both teams pushed for a winner in the final minutes, but neither could find the decisive goal.

In the end, it was a balanced and rather cautious affair — a match defined by tactical discipline rather than flair. The Warriors may have had the upper hand statistically, but Basel’s resilience and team spirit ensured they walked away with a well-earned draw.

Final score: Helvetic Warriors 2–2 FC Basel E-Sports