Points deducted for Wünsdorf: Referee's target causes excitement!

Points deducted for Wünsdorf: Referee's target causes excitement!

There's a lot going on in amateur football in Brandenburg at the moment. The Brandenburg State Football Association (FLB) has taken clear measures to combat the increasing problems with a lack of referees. From now on there will be point deductions and fines for clubs that do not provide enough referees. The new regulations affect, among others, the teams in the Dahme/Fläming football district. The first men's team from MTV Wünsdorf, which belongs to the top group of the East regional class, has lost three points. As maz-online.de reports, coach Marcel Ciecelski is sharply against it these decisions and hopes that an appeal could be successful.

A massive challenge

The FLB’s penalties cannot be ignored. Justin Weigt, chairman of the referee committee in the Dahme/Fläming football district, explains that nine clubs were fined totaling around 5,000 euros and points were deducted. However, these measures were not introduced without controversy. A newly founded committee is tasked with developing solutions to the referee problem - an initiative that involves representatives of the association, referees and club representatives. Experience shows that the referee target has not been met for several years, which makes the situation even more difficult, as [rbb24.de](https://www.rbb24.de/sport/teil/2025/10/amateur-fussball-brandenburg-schiedsrichter- Mangel-flb-geldtrafen-punktabzug-gremium.html) states.

Impact on teams

The difficulties are evident not least on the pitch. MTV Wünsdorf was defeated 1-2 by SG Schulzendorf last Saturday and is now in fourth place, seven points behind the unpunished league leaders. Ciecelski expresses that the players should not be held responsible for the referee's failure to comply. The situation reflects the pressure on the clubs: some criticize the penalties and call for a review of the regulations.

An increased commitment

But there are also positive developments. The Dahme/Fläming football district can now look back on around 200 active referees - an increase compared to the previous season, when there were 175. Despite the regional proximity to Berlin, which is positive, there are still challenges in filling all games. It remains to be seen whether the FLB's planned measures, such as the introduction of newbie courses and referee sponsorship models, will bear fruit.

In conclusion, it can be said that amateur football in Brandenburg is facing a decisive phase. The success of the new body could not only help the clubs, but also take refereeing to a new level. A good cause that definitely has the potential to bring a breath of fresh air to regional football!