Longhorns lose thrilling derby against Cougars in overtime

Longhorns lose thrilling derby against Cougars in overtime

Last Sunday, the spectators in Langenfeld's Jahnstadion experienced a thrilling game in the German Football League (GFL) 2. The Langenfeld Longhorns had to admit defeat to the Lübeck Cougars 31:34 in overtime. Head coach Florian Hartmann's team was severely weakened because several top performers such as quarterback Alex Frisch and running backs Andre Frisch and Jimmy Onema were missing. This situation quickly became noticeable, especially in a duel where the Cougars traveled to Langenfeld as underdogs and suffered three defeats before the game. This victory was the first of the current season for the Lübeck Cougars, and it was unexpected because they had already shown strong fighting spirit in the first half. The first touchdowns of the game were scored by Langenfeld quarterback Lennart Treckmann, who found wide receiver Lukas Schürmann to make it 7-0 before the Cougars equalized with a pass from Salieu Ceesay.

The second quarter was all the more dramatic, in which the Cougars scored three touchdowns. Lübeck was able to lead 21:7 at halftime. A turnover on the part of the Longhorns made it possible for the Cougars to extend their lead to 28:7, but Langenfeld snatched the initiative back just in time in the third quarter. Treckmann found receiver Marco Jünger in the end zone, and a rushing touchdown from Noah Kölling shortened the deficit to 21:28.

Tension until the last second

“We now have to concentrate on the upcoming derby against the Krefeld Ravens,” said Hartmann, while after this defeat his Longhorns are level with the Rostock Griffins at the top of the table, with four wins and only one defeat so far. The next match against the Krefeld Ravens will take place on June 28th at 4 p.m. and fans can look forward to an exciting game.

A look at the GFL

The German Football League, which has been the highest league for American football in Germany since 1999, has developed steadily in recent years. Before the GFL existed, the best teams had been playing in the 1st Bundesliga since 1979, including the Frankfurter Löwen, Düsseldorf Panther and many more. The historical significance and constant change in the league show how deeply rooted American football is in Germany. The historic first game took place in 1979 between the Düsseldorf Panthers and the Frankfurter Löwen, which Frankfurt clearly won 38-0.

With this defeat, the Langenfeld Longhorns are looking forward to a challenging season that promises many more exciting encounters. The GFL not only offers exciting sport, but also an experience that brings the community together - and fans can be proud of that!

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