FC Düren rolls over Schalke U23 in the parking stadium with 4: 1

FC Düren rolls over Schalke U23 in the parking stadium with 4: 1

In the old parking stadium of Gelsenkirchen-Buer there was an exciting football game, in which the U23 team from Schalke 04 and 1. FC Düren meet. The 1. FC Düren was able to prevail on Saturday with an impressive performance and won the game 4: 1. This was an important success for Düren who catapulted the team to fourth place in the table in the Regionalliga West. Coach Kristopher Fetz was visibly satisfied after the game and praised the prudent and competitive performance of his players.

Düren started vigorously and put the Schalke defense under pressure from the start. Elsamed Ramaj, the newcomer on the left, was particularly striking and ensured numerous dangerous actions. In the third minute he had already given a nice template for Rafael Garcia and only caused excitement with his own shot from 25 meters a few minutes later. It was obvious that Düren not only lurked on the first goal, but also aimed at control over the game.

Dangerous attacks and the decisive penalty

The first chance to go confirmed the pressure that Düren put on the opponent. An unfortunate back pass from Schalke meant that Ramaj was able to jump into the breach, and after a foul in the penalty area, a penalty was imposed on Düren. Captain Adam Matuschyk was not asked twice and confidently converted the penalty to the 1-0 lead.

But Schalke did not give up. Just 13 minutes after Düren's leadership, Tristan Osmani achieved the equalization after a mishap on the Düren defensive. Düren had numerous more chances in the first half, but the lead was not expanded again. The coach said after the game: "We had an extremely large number of 100 percent chances in the first round, could certainly have run 2-0 or 3: 0." The 1-1 at halftime was a small setback, there was Düren dominated.

In the second round the turn

In a free kick in the 50th minute, Düren's player Miftaraj came very close to the next goal, but he headed just over the goal. Trainer Fetz quickly changed to get a breath of fresh air on the offensive. After a precise corner by Vincent Geimer, Miftaraj scored the 2-1 in the 67th minute. This was the turning point of the game.

In the 83rd minute, Geimer increased with a fantastic shot from 20 meters to 3: 1, which caused the Düren fans to break out. The Dürener still set the final point in added time when Brock turned a penalty to 4: 1 after Geimer was fouled in the penalty area. An impressive overall picture in which Düren not only relies on victory, but also on the individual development of their players, as coach Fetz emphasized.

The Düren team is now optimistic about the next game against SV Rödinghausen next Saturday and can start with a lot of self-confidence. The rising form and the development of a strong team dynamics represent the club on a promising path in the regional league.

It is worth mentioning that despite the sporting success, this game also focuses on youth training. Trainer Fetz emphasized that players like Vleron Statovci and Matti Wetschka have already made progress in their development that are not unnoticed. In times when the training of young talents is becoming increasingly important, the 1. FC Düren shows that hard work and patience can ultimately pay off.

The Regionalliga West, in which the 1. FC Düren plays, is one of the five fourth German leagues in football. It was created as part of the reform of the German league system, which came into force in 2012 and integrated former upper leagues into the regional league system. The competition attracts both amateur and young teams and offers young talents the opportunity to prove themselves at a higher level. This league is an important level for many players to recommend itself for higher leagues, which underlines the importance of such games as against Schalke U23.

The development of the 1. FC Düren

The 1. FC Düren has an eventful story that extends over more than 100 years. Founded in 1910, the club played in various leagues, often in the regional league and in the Oberliga. In recent years, the association has focused strongly on the development of talents, which is also reflected in the results of the U23 and amateur teams. The strategy of training young players and introducing the professional level is consistently pursued by coach Kristopher Fetz.

The focus on young talent is also shown in the club structures. The 1. FC Düren is trying to create a managing and sustainable basis for the coming time. This includes cooperation with schools and regional youth clubs as well as the integration of experienced players as mentors for the talents.

Statistics on the Regionalliga West

In the 2022/2023 season there were several remarkable statistics in the Regionalliga West. For example, the league recorded a large number of spectators who visited games, with some encounters attracting an average of more than 1,000 spectators. The game in the Regionalliga West has also gained popularity in recent years, which is evident in the promotion of regional clubs. According to the German Football Association (DFB), many players who are active in the regional league are talents who may be able to move into professional football. On average, around 314 players are under contract per season, with a high fluctuation by young talents who occasionally make the leap into the higher leagues.

A sign of professionalism can be seen in the analysis of the services of the teams. The statistical evaluation of the possession of the ball and the goal scoring is crucial for the strategy and tactics of the trainers. These statistics are regularly recorded and help the trainers to better understand the strengths and weaknesses of their teams, which increases competitiveness in the league.