Drama in the Uckermark derby: Prenzlau wins late against Templin!

Drama in the Uckermark derby: Prenzlau wins late against Templin!

On August 23, 2025 the time had finally come: the new football season in the North regional class started with a long-awaited Uckermark derby between Victoria Templin and FSV Rot-Weiß Prenzlau. Over 550 spectators found their way into the stadium and created a fantastic atmosphere that turned the encounter into a true football festival. Loud Northern Courier It was not only the start of the season, but also the first duel between the two teams in around ten years, when Prenzlau was promoted to the national league as champions in the 2015/16 season.

The game began with a moment of shock for Templin, as Prenzlau took the lead after just four minutes with a header from Enrico Bressel. Templin's goalkeeper, Franzen, had difficulty defending the ball. But the host didn't take long to ask and increased the pressure. Adrian Bierhals equalized in the 12th minute after a dangerous series of corners. Lucas Pächnatz even hit the post shortly afterwards, which made the game more exciting. The highlight of the first half was Quintin Schönherr, who made it 2-1 for Templin shortly before the half-time whistle after a precise cross from Lucas Trapp.

Exciting second half of the season and turning points

But the second half would tell a different story. Prenzlau came out of the locker room strong and put Templin under pressure. It was a passionate game that culminated in a critical scene: Philipp Behrens from Templin received a red card - a bitter setback for the hosts, who now had to continue playing while outnumbered. Prenzlau took advantage of the majority and pushed for an equalizer. In the very last minute it was Johannes Turner who scored the decisive goal to make it 3-2 for Prenzlau.

With this victory, Prenzlau started the new season successfully, while Templin missed out on the victory they had hoped for. However, football fans can look forward to more exciting games, as the first four match days of the season promise pure action. In addition to the derby against Prenzlau, Templin also plays against strong opponents such as FC Strausberg, BSV Rot-Weiß Schönow and TuS Sachsenhausen II. These teams belong to the upper table region and could prove to be real challenges, which is what the game plan of the Victoria Templin can be seen.

Popularity and viewership

The North football state class is enjoying growing popularity, as the viewer numbers show. On average, more than 140 spectators watch the matches per game. According to that Märkischen Allgemeine Zeitung The North regional class is in a solid third place in terms of average attendance with 119 spectators per game. Clubs like FSV Rot-Weiß Prenzlau attract a particularly large number of fans, which was also reflected in the atmosphere at the derby.

The new season has just begun and there is already a lot of excitement and exciting duels in the national class. It will be interesting to see who will be ahead at the end of the season and what team performances will delight the spectators.