Meppen vs. Jena: The DFB Cup as an opportunity for revenge and surprise

Meppen vs. Jena: The DFB Cup as an opportunity for revenge and surprise

On Saturday, an exciting game is on the program in the DFB Cup when SV Meppen meets FC Carl Zeiss Jena. This encounter promises to become an exciting duel, because the two teams are currently separating two leagues. FC Carl Zeiss Jena is seen in the favorite role, but the previous meetings show that it is often closely and hard -fought.

Last season both games ended between these opponents, and also in the race for promotion to the Bundesliga, it was a head-to-head race. Jena secured second place with just one point ahead of SV Meppen, which resulted in the longed-for promotion to the Google Pixel Women's Bundesliga. This context brings additional explosiveness to the upcoming encounter, since Meppen now has the chance to retire for the tight decisions of the last season.

Meppen uses the momentum from the last encounter

SV Meppen goes into the game with a positive feeling after being able to win a 2-1 win against Ingolstadt last weekend. This is the fourth competitive appearance this season after the team has already shone against ESV RW Göttingen in the first cup round with a clear 7-1 win in the first cup round. Previously, however, Meppen had to give up a 2: 3 defeat in Weinberg at the beginning of the season. This newly gained confidence could be crucial when it comes to competing against the higher -class opponent Jena.

For FC Carl Zeiss Jena, the last week was less pleasant. After a 0-2 defeat against Eintracht Frankfurt, the team was not yet able to set any positive signals. The cup game against Meppen offers the Jena women the opportunity to regain confidence in their own skills and initiate an upward trend. Every enthusiastic season counts, and for Jena this is an opportunity to reorient and prove that they can also be successful in the cup.

reunion with former players

A special note receives the duel through the reunion with two former SV Meppen players: Toma Ihlenburg and Anna Margraf. Both players moved to Jena in the summer and want to lead their new colors to success. Margraf was a valuable part of the team last season, while Ihlenburg had a formative influence on the success of the association in her seven -year belonging to SV Meppen. Your meeting on Saturday will certainly bring even more emotions into the encounter.

The audience can look forward to a gripping match in which both teams will do everything they can to move into the next round of the DFB Cup. While moving into the round of 16 for Meppen is not new territory, the challenge is not underestimated by a strong opponent as Jena. It is known that the right attitude and domestic support in the DFB Cup can often lead to surprises. The players are determined to give everything on the pitch and to inspire the fans.

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