Benefit tournament in Bonn: Football stars support youth promotion

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On Thursday evening, September 5, 2024, the regional football top clubs in the sports park North in Bonn gathered for a benefit tournament. Organized by the Football Association Mittelrhein, the event should support the youth work of amateur clubs in the region. The teams involved included 1. FC Köln, Alemannia Aachen, Viktoria Cologne, Fortuna Cologne, 1st FC Düren and the host Bonner Sc.

The atmosphere was characterized by the best football weather conditions, and the fans were allowed to hope for exciting encounters. The format of the tournament provided for a playing time of 45 minutes each, and the first two quarter -final games were the start. The 1. FC Köln, currently active in the 2nd league, competed against Fortuna Cologne at 7 p.m.

list and expectations

Before the planned kick -off, the coach of 1. FC Köln, Gerhard Struber, commented on the goals of the tournament. "I can get to know some young players and see on the pitch. And also some who have had less playing time with us. I am looking forward to the tournament to test some players," said Struber, who wanted to make a mix of youngsters and less used professionals.

Struber chose the following line -up: Pentke, Carstensen, Bakatukanda, Telle, Akmestani in defense; Süne, Wäschenbach, Waldschmidt and Obuz in midfield; and Adamyan and Potocnik on the offensive. A special highlight was the sight of FC professional Linton Maina, who had to fight with a group of ball boys while entering the field who wanted to gap him enthusiastically.

The first half of the tournament rose with the first quarter -finals between Viktoria Cologne and Alemannia Aachen, which promised an exciting duel. Viktoria Cologne finally prevailed after a penalty shootout with 4: 3 after the regular playing time ended 1-1. Viktoria Cologne qualified for the final at 8 p.m.

In the other quarterfinals, the Bonner SC met Fortuna Cologne, who won the game 2-1 and thus qualified for the semi -finals, where it would now meet 1. FC Köln. The anticipation was great because the encounters promised gripping games and good performances by the teams.

The kick -off and first reactions

With a little delay, the semi -final game between 1. FC Köln and Fortuna Cologne started. The teams set up on the lawn and waited excitedly for the beginning of the game. Michel Trippel, the stadium spokesman, was also ready to take the audience through the evening.

The great importance of the tournament is summarized by the supportive approach for youth in football. The tournament's revenue flow into the promotion of young talents at amateur clubs in the region. It is more than just a simple tournament; It is an opportunity to see many new talents and at the same time support a good thing.

In view of the sporting and social aspects, the benefit tournament was a success that lived from the commitment of the clubs and the enthusiasm of the spectators. Some stars of the game, including players who are usually little to be seen in the field, were given the chance to prove themselves and maybe leave a lasting impression on trainers and fans.