Relegation fears for Vaduz
Wednesday, March 6, 2002
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Liechtenstein's leading club FC Vaduz are facing relegation from the Swiss Nationalliga B.
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Liechtenstein's leading club FC Vaduz are facing relegation from the Swiss Nationalliga B after falling to last place with a 5-2 defeat by FC Yverdon-Sports.
Highest team of seven
Vaduz, the highest-placed of the seven teams from their nation playing in Swiss domestic football, were placed eleventh after the first stage of the season.
Failed bid for Riedle
Their attempt to land former German international Karl-Heinz Riedle was scuppered in February after the club and player failed to agree terms.
Five points behind leaders
FC USV Eschen-Mauren went into the winter break lying third in the Amateur 2. Interregional league, five points behind the leaders FC Frauenfeld.
Promotion hopes
Meanwhile, FC Balzers ended the first half of the season in the Eastern Switzerland Regional 2. League looking at a promotion to the 2. Interregional league.
Four in 3.League
The country is also represented by FC Triesenberg, FC SchaanFC Triesen and FC Ruggell in the Eastern Switzerland Regional 3. League.
