Final sprint for TuS Lintfort: Can the team avoid descent?

Final sprint for TuS Lintfort: Can the team avoid descent?

On May 2, 2025, TuS Lintfort is located in the middle of the relegation battle of the 2nd Bundesliga of the women. The team is improved in the last games, especially through the strong performance of goalkeeper Laura Graef, who contributes significantly to the recent increase in shape. Trainer Bettina Grenz-Klein emphasizes the need for a victory in the upcoming encounters to secure the whereabouts in the league. Lintfort has three of the last four games at home, which gives additional motivation, especially with strong opponents like Mainz and Leipzig in the next row.

Important was the recent success against the Kurpfalz Bären, in which Lintfort won the game with 28:21. This was a crucial "four-point game" in the relegation battle, which not only brought a positive turn for Lintfort, but also brought the bears into a precarious location, since they are now three points behind the saving bank. The trainer of the bear, Franzi Garcia, expressed that the defeat hurts and the team lacks the necessary punch in the attack.

past games in focus

The decisive game against the Kurpfalz Bären offered an exciting course. After the guests started nervously, they managed to shorten to 3: 5 in the meantime. But Lintfort did not give in and turned the leaf with a 4-0 run that led to the 7: 5 lead. The half -time ended with a 15:12 for Lintfort. In the second half, Lintfort had control, even when the bears came to 17:16. Five minutes before the end, Lintfort settled to 28:19 and thus completed an important step in the relegation battle.

There were personnel problems with the bears. Svenja Mann had to be replaced due to knee scattering, and the team hopes for the return of Amelie Möllmann and Sara Gourdarzi. In the sports hall Eyler Straße in Kamp Lintfort, 411 spectators watched the action. The referees Kijowsky and Strüder ensured a smooth process, with both teams being burdened with four minutes of penalty.

The next challenges

with Mainz 05 and Leipzig are now two demanding opponents. Grenz-Klein emphasizes the importance of solid defensive work in order to give the girls the necessary energy and act cleverly in the game. This tactical approach is intended to help significantly improve the impending relegation situation. The upcoming games will be a real challenge for TuS Lintfort, but the team is determined to defend their position and to secure the whereabouts in the league.

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