Debacle for ESV Kaufbeuren: 0:5 defeat in Bad Nauheim!
Around 600 fans accompanied ESV Kaufbeuren to the away game in Bad Nauheim, where the team suffered a 5-0 defeat.

Debacle for ESV Kaufbeuren: 0:5 defeat in Bad Nauheim!
On November 2nd, 2025, around 600 loyal fans accompanied ESV Kaufbeuren on a special train to the away game against EC Bad Nauheim. But the supporters who came along had to accept a bitter defeat of 5-0 in the end. After just eleven minutes, coach Todd Warriner's players were down 4-0 and all the celebration seemed to be gone.
ESV Kaufbeuren had to struggle with numerous injuries in Bad Nauheim. Players like Daniel Fießinger, Max Oswald, Joe Cassetti and Florian Reinwald were missing from the score sheet. Nevertheless, new signing Jason Bast made his debut as the third center forward, while Rihards Babulis guarded the goal. The opening phase of the game was dramatic: within just three minutes, Julian Lautenschlager, Jordan Hickmott and Lukas Ribarik scored the goals to make it 3-0. Kevin Handschuh increased the score to 4:0.
Excitement and disappointment
Despite the clear deficit, the Kaufbeuren team did not remain without a chance. Players like Henri Kanninen had opportunities that went unused. In the second third, however, the ESVK showed considerable difficulty controlling the game, which resulted in numerous losses of targets. Fortunately, the team survived a power play from EC Bad Nauheim unscathed in the 46th minute, but the conversion of opportunities remained poor on both sides as the game progressed.
The final third brought the final point when Taylor Vause scored the fifth goal for Bad Nauheim in the 49th minute. Jason Bast was able to prepare several chances, including for Alec Zawatsky, but the Kaufbeuren team failed to score.
Fan support remains strong
Despite the bitter defeat, the Joker fans didn't let their spirits be dampened. The support for the team remains firm and loyal, even if the dream of points in Bad Nauheim has become a long way off.
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