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Efe Baykal: Our 18-year-old goalkeeper keeps Rosenheim in a relegation thriller!
Efe Baykal makes his debut as a goalkeeper at SB DJK Rosenheim in the district league, securing a vital victory in the relegation thriller against Zorneding.
Efe Baykal: Our 18-year-old goalkeeper keeps Rosenheim in a relegation thriller!
In an exciting relegation thriller, 18-year-old goalkeeper Efe Baykal made his debut for SB DJK Rosenheim in the East District League. The game against Zorneding was extremely important as the team urgently needed points to get out of the relegation zone. Rosenheim24 reported that the two starting goalkeepers were sidelined due to injuries in the previous game against Forstinning, which made Baykal's nomination all the more surprising.
The opening minutes were certainly challenging for Baykal. With a clear focus on the U19s, he didn't necessarily expect to be in the first team. But coach Patrick Zimpfer made it clear to him from the start that there was no pressure on him. This helped the young keeper to quickly find his calm and demonstrate his skills. And he did so impressively: Baykal kept the zero and made a decisive contribution to the important victory that helped the team escape the danger of relegation.
A promising start
After the game, Baykal's relief was palpable. Not only did he feel happy about the success, but he also felt like he had really helped the team. His previous experience from the youth sector, where he successfully led the U19s to the promotion round, stood him in good stead. Here his goal is to get his team promoted to the district league.
The success of the SB DJK Rosenheim is also an expression of a strategic orientation by trainer Zimpfer, who increasingly relies on his own talents and gives them the trust they need to grow. This could have a decisive impact not only on the current season, but also on the future of the team.
District League East at a glance
The East District League currently offers numerous exciting encounters. The 17th matchday took place on November 2nd, 2025, with the game between Deggendorf and Grainet featuring dramatic scenes. FuPa reported a last-minute goal for Deggendorf, which came after an unfortunate own goal from a Graineter defender. Another example of the extremely exciting situation in the league, where every goal can decide the fate of the teams.
But it's not just the sporting disputes that determine the league, the coaching changes, such as the new coach of SV Oberpolling, also show the dynamics in the East District League. The fans and players can be curious to see how the situation will develop in the coming weeks.