Critical duel: HTC Neuss fights to stay in the league against Cologne!

Critical duel: HTC Neuss fights to stay in the league against Cologne!

Things will be exciting for the HTC SW Neuss men's team in the 2nd Bundesliga North. There are only two match days left until the end of the season and the Neussers are only four points above the first relegation zone. The Bonner THV currently holds this position, which makes the last game against them all the more important. Next Saturday, June 15th, the Neussers will play against Schwarz-Weiß Köln. A triumph could ensure that they stay in the league and avoid a showdown against Bonn's THV - coach Matthias Gräber is hoping for that very much.

Gräber leaves no doubt about how important this game is. “We just have to deliver,” said the coach. The first leg against Cologne was unfortunately lost 1-2, but Gräber is optimistic: “On a normal and good day, we have a chance of winning.” Fingers crossed for the entire team, apart from Philipp Weide and Samir Khelil, who are not fully operational for various reasons. Another important player, captain Jan Mausberg, has not trained much in the last four weeks, but is still an essential part of the team.

Fight to stay in the league

The relegation battle is also influenced by the fact that the competition in the bottom of the table also plays direct duels. This means: The distribution of points could be crucial for the survival of the Neussers. “We need 20 percent more commitment and heart than our opponent,” demands Gräber in view of the challenges ahead.

In contrast, the HTC SW Neuss women's team played an excellent season and secured early promotion to the 2nd Bundesliga with 8 wins from 8 games. There is great joy after an exciting 4-3 win in the decisive game against Eintracht Dortmund. They also play on Saturday, against Bayer Leverkusen, at 12 p.m.

Commitment to youth

But the HTC is not only active in competition, the club also shows great commitment to promoting hockey among children and young people. During the upcoming summer holidays, hockey camps will be offered to give young talents the opportunity to get a taste of this sport. A hockey taster day for children between the ages of 4 and 12 has also taken place.

Another positive point is the expansion of the coaching team, which is intended to provide further professional support for the general training of young players. People like to take on new things, and this also applies to the handovers in the club management, where new youth officers were appointed after the previous ones had handed over the reins.

The HTC SW Neuss is not only active on the hockey field, but also off it with lots of great offers for the younger generations. Now the main focus is on the upcoming games – and the whole city of Neuss will be excited.

Further information about the club and its offers can be found directly on the HTC website.

In the coming week, the developments after the decisive games will certainly make for exciting news. Everyday life in hockey at the HTC remains interesting!

RP Online provides information about the men's team's relegation battle