SV Echsheim-Reicherstein wins dramatically and is on the verge of promotion!
SV Echsheim-Reicherstein secured the chance of promotion to the district league with a 3-2 win against SG Holzheim/Münster.

SV Echsheim-Reicherstein wins dramatically and is on the verge of promotion!
On Sunday afternoon, the footballers of SV Echsheim-Reicherstein played a game that strained the nerves of the spectators until the last minute. The team was able to prevail against SG Holzheim/Münster with a narrow 3:2 after extra time. With summer temperatures of 27 degrees in Petersdorf, the atmosphere in the stadium was filled with excitement as 1,320 spectators watched the action on the pitch. As Donaukurier reports, this victory could secure promotion to the district league for SV Echsheim-Reicherstein, depending on how the relegation games go, especially the match in Langerringen on Wednesday.
The game started anything but optimally for Echsheim-Reicherstein. An own goal from Michael Krabler in the 11th minute put Holzheim/Münster in the lead (0-1). But less than two minutes later Franz Habla equalized for the SG (1:1). In the second half it was a time penalty for Bernd Brugger from Holzheim that influenced the game in Echsheim-Reicherstein's favor. In the course of extra time, Echsheim-Reicherstein came up trumps: In the 98th minute, Bastian Baumgärtner gave his team a 2-1 lead. Luis Hertl, who was punished with a yellow-red card in the 111th minute, made it 3-1 in the 110th minute. Michael Krabler scored the next goal for Holzheim (2:3) in the 119th minute, which gave the game additional drama.
Exciting relegation games are coming up
The relegation in the Bavarian football leagues brings pure excitement. As the FuPa also points out, there is a 75 percent probability that Echsheim-Reicherstein will be a district league participant, assuming Langerringen's next game ends in their favor. Overall, relegation is a tightly planned process that extends over several rounds. It will be decided on June 18th which team will be promoted. The future fate of many teams depends on these games.
The relegation is being watched with excitement, and not just in Echsheim. Teams in other circles are also required to face the challenges. The relegation battle is also determined by numerous relegation games: In the Augsburg district, for example, a first round was played on June 10th to determine those relegated from the district leagues, and further adjustments are pending. The exact schedules and results refer to some games that have already taken place and those that are still to come, which can have a decisive influence on the situation on the pitch.
A look ahead to the coming season
The upcoming season will be no less exciting as both promotion and relegation are up for debate and the next period will be crucial for the clubs. According to information from Rosenheim24, this means that the teams have to fight for their places both locally and regionally. Amateur football in Bavaria has a special significance at this time and connects the community of fans, players and clubs in a unique way.
The 2025 football year can still have a lot in store for the league, and after the emotional game by SV Echsheim-Reicherstein, fans can look forward to an exciting time. Whether promotion to the district league will become a reality is still up in the air - but one thing is certain: the excitement will remain until the last minute.