TSC Hamm fails in the cup: chances missed, 0:5 against VfL Kamen!
TSC Hamm fails in the district cup round of 16 against VfL Kamen. Despite chances, the game ended 0:5. Details and analysis here.

TSC Hamm fails in the cup: chances missed, 0:5 against VfL Kamen!
A bitter blow for TSC Hamm in the district cup! On Thursday evening, the team clearly lost 5-0 to VfL Kamen in the round of 16. After the game, coach Erdal Akyüz said the result was too high, as his team had good opportunities to turn the game around.
VfL Kamen, who went into the game as favorites, were largely dominant, not least because of their league membership in the national league. Mirco Gohr was probably the most important man on the pitch and scored three goals: first he scored in the 15th and 27th minutes, before he scored the final point in the 63rd minute. Ahmet Karaduman scored another goal in the 30th minute. Atakan Tekce and Görkem Gülpinar's scoring opportunities remained unused for TSC Hamm. Even before the end of the game, Rienat Mochuliak crowned the result with a goal in the 90th minute.
Effectiveness and combative performance
The first half brought a total of three goals and a strong performance for coach Mehmet Kara's team, despite the absence of nine regular players. In the run-up to the game, VfL Kamen had won its last duel 5-0 against TuS Harpen, with the substitute players and A-juniors also showing good performances. Despite their talent and commitment, the pressure was noticeable at the Union Stadium on Thursday as failure in the cup was not on the agenda.
TSC Hamm, on the other hand, can look back on a solid performance in the A1 district league despite this defeat. The team is in second place, one point behind league leaders TuS Uentrop. In the first two rounds of the cup, Hamm shone with convincing victories: First, TSC Kamen was defeated 8-1, followed by a 2-0 win against TSV Hamm-Heessen.
Outlook for the coming challenges
Despite the early exit from the cup, the mood at TSC Hamm remains optimistic. Coach Akyüz praised his team's running and fighting performance and recognizes the potential that the group has. The focus now is on taking the momentum from the league into the next games. The next match will be crucial to whether the team can make a renewed attack on the top of the table.
While VfL Kamen now face SG Massen in the next cup game, TSC Hamm has to deal with the disappointment as quickly as possible and concentrate on the challenges ahead. The fans are hoping for a quick recovery for their team - after all, their hearts are in it and they're keeping their fingers crossed!