Wacker Burghausen: Test games show progress under interim coach!

Wacker Burghausen: Test games show progress under interim coach!

In an exciting phase for SV Wacker Burghausen, the last test games show both light and shadow. After a bitter 0-1 defeat against TSV 1860 Rosenheim, the team under coach Lars Bender can celebrate pleasing results against lower leagues. The Burghausen team prevailed 2-0 in the duel with the Bayernliga promoted team FC SF Schwaig and were also able to hold their own against the state league team TSV Hollenbach with 3-1. The game against Hollenbach in particular was characterized by a more defensive style of play from the opponents, which presented the Burghausen team with a number of challenges.

In the match against Hollenbach, Noah Müller took the lead with a penalty in the 18th minute, after Fatih Cosar equalized for Hollenbach shortly afterwards. Timothée Diowo and Tom Sanne ultimately ensured the convincing victory for the Wacker team in the last minutes of the game. However, according to Bender, both teams are still in a discovery phase and there is still a lot to do to achieve the desired success as the season progresses. “The players have to be under pressure to get even better,” said the coach, who wants to watch his protégés closely in order to plan the next steps. Further details about the test games can be found at Passauer Neue Presse.

A new course under interim trainer

The short-term change in the coaching bench also brings with it an additional element of uncertainty. Michael Kostner, a former Bundesliga player with 105 appearances, has taken on the role of interim coach until the winter break after previous coach Robert Berg was fired. Kostner, currently head of the NLZ, is no stranger to the Wacker world and brings valuable experience from his previous positions. His assistant coach is Ronald Schmidt, a true Wacker legend.
Kostner has a few days to get the team on the right track and the pressure is already noticeable. After nine games without a win, the goal should finally be overturned in the last game of the year against FC Augsburg's second team. “The team bears responsibility, we have to break the negative series,” emphasizes Kostner. You can find out more about the changes in the team at Mercury.

Kostner's approach will be crucial in bringing a breath of fresh air into the team. He plans to select the starting eleven based on training performance regardless of the age of the players, which makes him an unconventional coach in the eyes of some. Passion and commitment for the club and the fans are his top priority.

Outlook for the next steps

In addition, special guests will soon be on the program in the Wacker Arena. As can be read on the official Wacker Burghausen website, two championship teams are coming to visit, which will certainly provide additional inspiration and competition. The anticipation of these encounters could also bring the necessary fire into the team, which now more than ever needs to stand together.

The latest developments clearly show that there is still a lot of work to be done at SV Wacker Burghausen, but there is also a lot of potential. The fans can be curious to see how the team will develop under the new coach and whether the negative series can be ended soon. For all further information and to stay up to date, it is worth visiting Wacker1930.de.