Lok Stendal rises: coach Schulz wants to surprise and pass!

Lok Stendal rises: coach Schulz wants to surprise and pass!

sweat beads on the forehead, the anticipation in the faces of the players-the new season is just around the corner and for Lok Stendal it is important to master the exciting challenges of the NOFV Oberliga. After the unexpected promotion as Saxony-Anhalt champion, the team around coach Jörn Schulz set itself great goals. The VFC Plauen is on the program on the 1st matchday, a challenger who has relegated from the regional league. Schulz is optimistic and explains: "We want to be an unpleasant opponent." He is determined to have brave football playing to ensure the relegation and adjust the team to new opponents and stadiums. The changeover to the Oberliga, especially the division into the surprising south group, is a premiere for many players.

But what exactly does Lok Stendal expect in the NOFV Oberliga? The league, which has been the fifth level of the German league system since 2008, has established itself as an important part of German football. The Northeast German Football Association (NOFV) is responsible for the operation of the league. After reunification, the Oberliga was the highest division in the new federal states before it was downgraded to fourth -class role in 1994 after the regional league was reintroduced. The league is currently being played in two seasons with 16 teams, while Stendal has the opportunity to qualify for the regional league in the Oberliga Süd, if they cut off as a relay winner or the next best club.

The surprise advancement and the preparations

The climb came as a surprise to the team because the planning was geared towards the association league. It was the last match day when Niclas Buschke recaptured the lead with a decisive goal in added time against Gardelegen. In addition, Rosario Schulze, who triumphed with 29 goals as the best scorer of the season, can play a key role in the upcoming games. Schulz emphasizes the value of a well -coordinated team and avoids taking financial risks through newcomers.

In the pre -season, the team performed strongly by only losing two point games and had to give up in the cup final against Halleschen FC. Such experiences are of great use for coach Schulz because they prepare players for the challenges of the coming season.

The new season and the perspective

The division into the South Group also raises questions. The geographical arrangement of the teams results from practical considerations about the trips. NOFV Managing Director Till Dahlitz explains that for the league, the arrival time for the teams is a decisive aspect. For Schulz, this is both ahead and disadvantage. "The distances in the north would be more pleasant, but the challenges in the south could be stronger," he points out.

A question remains open: How will Lok Stendal assert itself in this strong competition? The trainer has the ambition to optimally prepare his boys and the support of the fans is of great importance for him. The start of the new season will show whether the team can meet the sporting expectations.

In the coming weeks, it will be crucial with which Energie Lok Stendal starts the league and how it reacts to the new challenges. First of all, it is important to place the focus on the first opponent, the VFC Plauen, before the view of the following encounters is directed. The spectators can look forward to exciting games, while the team does everything they can to establish themselves as an unpleasant opponent.