Elite Blacks win again in the Gildecup: dramatic finals!

Elite Blacks win again in the Gildecup: dramatic finals!

On June 8, 2025, the Gildecup took place in Wildeshausen, where the "Elite Blacks" successfully defended their title. The team won 1-0 in the final against the "tailcoat team", with Luke Berger scoring the decisive goal. This endgame was a highly competitive duel in which the "tailcoat team" missed two great chances in the first half and let Tonn hit the crossbar with one shot. Bosse Tonn narrowly missed the gate, which increased the tension in the game.

In the second half, however, the "Elite Blacks" showed a dominant performance. The goalkeeper David Wehrenberg showed his class with an impressive foot defense and a brilliant parade and prevented the equalization. With this victory, the "Elite Blacks" secured the Gildecup for the third time in a row, after their success in 2022 and 2023. The previous year's winner, "Frackreich", had to give up in the quarter -finals against the "Elite Blacks", one of the greatest surprises of the tournament.

tournament details and organization

A total of 22 teams with 166 players competed as part of the tournament. The Gildecup was opened by Manfred Wulf, the adjutant of the Szützengilde upper, and also numerous sponsors, including the guild itself, contributed to the successful event by providing a 50-liter barrel of beer and other drinks. The organization of the tournament was in the hands of the "Black Sox", which have taken over the tournament management since 2019.

Planning for such a sporting event is a complex undertaking that requires precise coordination. According to Kübler Sport , careful planning is crucial for a successful tournament day. Starting from the formation of a tournament committee to the last instruction of the helpers on the tournament day, numerous steps must be observed.

growing number of participants

This year an increase in registrations was recorded - from 16 teams last year to 22 teams. This corresponds to about 270 participants, which is a record number for the Gildecup. The number of spectators has been the highest since the beginning of the tournament, which indicates the increased interest and the good atmosphere in the area.

The tournament was not only shaped by the support of the participating teams, but also by the excellent work of a committed organization team. This team, including important members such as Tjark Ites and Andre Strudthoff, has set standards for implementation in the past.

With the end of this event, the question arises of the successors for the organizational team, whose decision is to be made after the Pentecost week. This uncertainty could have a significant impact on the future development of the Gildecup.

The final view shows that the Gildecup not only represents a sporty highlight, but also promotes an important social cohesion within the community, which is visible through the numerous helpers and supporters during the tournament. The next tournament promises to become even more exciting due to the enormous motivation and early preparations of the organizers and participants.