Odenkirchen celebrates relegation: 1-0 victory against Mönchengladbach!

Odenkirchen celebrates relegation: 1-0 victory against Mönchengladbach!

Odenkirchen, Deutschland - On June 8, 2025, the Odenkirchen sports association secured the class stay in the district league in a crucial second leg. With a narrow 1-0 win against 1. FC Mönchengladbach on the Rönneter sports facility, Odenkirchen kept the deficit from the first leg that they had won 2-0. After the game, the trainer Simon Sommer was relieved by the success that gave the club members and fans a lot of fun.

The 1. FC Mönchengladbach started the second leg with more pressure and had the first option in the third minute, but could not capitalize on it. Already in the eighth minute the SpVG Odenkirchen spoke up by Mehmet Ilgörmez, but the conclusion of which was not successful.

exciting course and decisive moments

The first half was quite balanced, but Odenkirchen had numerous chances, including a great chance of Ilgörmez in the 30th minute, which was parried by FC goalkeeper Elias Wilms. In the 42nd minute, Mönchengladbach failed to take the lead when a degree ended up at the post. In the second half, Odenkirchen remained defensively, but fought for every goal. Leo Stegner from 1. FC had two good opportunities in the 63rd and 69th minute, but the Odenkirchen's defense could not overcome.

The biggest possibility for Mönchengladbach came in the 82nd minute when a shot from Odenkirchen's keeper Paul Breitewischer was reflexively fended off to the corner. In the decisive phase of the game, Tobias Krämer scored the only goal in the 87th minute that Odenkirchen secured the relegation.

relegation for the 1. FC Mönchengladbach

After the defeat, the 1,1th FC Mönchengladbach now has to go to the relegation to secure the relegation. The next opponent is FC Sterkrade from District League Group 5. For the relegation, two out of four missing regular players of the 1. FC can return, which could improve the opportunities of the association. Coach Michael Stegner was respectful and congratulated Odenkirchen on their success.

The committed fans saw the second leg in front of 555 spectators, which again underlined the importance of this encounter. The tension remains high and the decision on the descent continues while Odenkirchen celebrates relegation.

Further information on the relegation and the current competitions can be found at Kicker .