++ U12 REACHES CUP QUARTER-FINALS AFTER PENALTY SHOOT-OUT ++

The U12 team from Ahrweiler BC won a thrilling cup match in Brohl on Thursday evening, winning 6-4 on penalties. The score was 3:3 after regular time, with both teams playing an evenly-matched game with a high tempo and intense duels. The hosts from Brohl were physically strong, but the younger team from Ahrweiler put up a good fight and set the tone in terms of play. In defense, ABC proved to be compact and attentive, while forward action was always dangerous. Goalkeeper Henri Stege emerged as the match winner in the penalty shoot-out: with strong saves, he secured his team's place in the next round. A well-deserved success for a cohesive team performance. Nelson Busch, Marian Herschbach and Salomon Badagbon scored in regulation time to give the team a 3:1 lead at one stage.