Alemannia Aachen: Home game return with an impressive 1-1 against Verl

Alemannia Aachen: Home game return with an impressive 1-1 against Verl

In the first professional football game on the Tivoli since 2013, the audience experienced an exciting and emotional duel between Alemannia Aachen and SC Verl.

a memorable evening for Aachen

Around 25,000 fans gathered to see this historical home game. Alemannia already showed a brave performance at the beginning, but after an unexpected setback by a red card for Benschop, however, it was put to the test. In the 11th minute, the full -back Scholze was seriously injured after Benschop fouled him, which forced the Aacheners to act outnumbered from now on.

Alemannia fights with character

Despite the outnumber, the team of coach Heiner Backhaus proved great fighting spirit. After a strong speech in the cabin, the Aacheners came with new motivation from the half -time break. Scepanik ensured the overdue by skilfully converting a precise flank and thus causing the Tivoli to shake.

fight for the point

The Verler took control in the first half of the game. However, they failed to convert the majority into goals. Aachen's goalkeeper Marcel Johnen played an outstanding role and thwarted numerous opportunities that were made possible for the guests. With his parades, he kept hope for a point win until the end.

a feeling of success

The fans of Alemannia celebrated the 1-1 like a win. After a gap in the first half, the fact that the team got the point and thus celebrated the comeback in professional football was of great importance for morality and cohesion of the team. This also shows that the mood in the club remains despite the adverse circumstances.

the look ahead

With this tie, Alemannia can look optimistically into the next games. Next week they compete against Holstein Kiel in the DFB Cup and hope to be able to take the momentum from this game with you. SC Verl, on the other hand, has to prove itself in the upcoming games in the state cup, while the league is waiting for it at the same time.