AHRWEILER – The U12 team of Ahrweiler BC sent a clear message in their fight for survival in the Bezirksliga. Against the second-placed team, JSG Hunsrück-Mittelrhein, the team showed impressive morale on the 18th matchday: After a 0-2 halftime deficit, ABC turned the game around in a passionate second half and celebrated a deserved 4-2 victory.
The new coach Danny Werner was particularly impressed by the fighting spirit of the central defense after the final whistle, highlighting the positive communication on the field and the strong leadership of the captain:
"The boys never gave up. What was on display in the second half in terms of energy, unity, and will was simply strong – that's exactly what we need in the relegation battle," said Werner after his successful debut on the coaching bench.
The goalscorers: Elijah Eguavoen (2), Marian Herschbach (2)
With this attitude and a clear upward trend, staying in the league suddenly seems within reach again. Currently, the ABC youth team is only one point away from safety.