With a fighting spirit to victory: Club-U17 dribbles Jena

With a fighting spirit to victory: Club-U17 dribbles Jena

The exciting developments in youth football are often the undiscovered jewels of sport, but the recent appearance of the U17 of the 1st FC Nürnberg in the away game against Jena ensured that the turmoil and a dramatic end spurt. In an encounter that raised emotions and sporting performance to a new level, the young club players demonstrated nerve strength and team spirit until the last minute.

The game started bumpy for the Nuremberg when the hosts from Jena dared to attack dominant attacks at the beginning. Standard situations brought the U17 of the FCN into trouble, but the defense series was steadfast and could not be surprised. A crucial moment occurred in the 9th minute when Kusanovic initiated the first real opportunity for the Nurembergers. However, his header did not find its way into the net.

The turning point and the catch -up

In the 20th minute, the Manila was broken by Jena when Halcao dared to brave alone, but failed in a duel against the goalkeeper. But just a few minutes later, in the 22nd minute, the FCN ensured that the positive turn was not long in coming: Kusanovic prevailed over the left side and made a precise flank. The rebound landed in front of the feet of Weißkopf, who took the first tour and fulfilled the audience.

The Nurembergers could not be born by the difficulties and went into the half -time break with a deserved 2-0. Kusanovic again demonstrated his class in the 30th minute when he let the goalkeeper run into nothing after a clever pass from Halcao and sank the ball on the net. So it seemed like the FCN could continue the course of the game undisturbed, but Jena had other plans. After the half -time break, however, the leaf changed: two players in the Nuremberg defense made it possible to compensate for Jena in the 47th and 52nd minute.

So that not enough, Jena even managed the lead in the 75th minute by Munich, which let the drums of the Nuremberg supporters fall silent. But the setback shook the Club U17 and demanded mental strength and perseverance from the young talents. After a short break that gave the players time to collect, fresh wind came into play. The substitutions of Sardarian, Ayan and Neuhaus created new impulses and brought the team back on course.

In the 89th minute it was time: A nice attack over the right wing culminated in a precise flank to Ayan, who stayed cool and sank the ball to 3: 3 on the net. But the club wanted more. In the deepest added time, in the third minute, Berger briefly put a corner kick on Atanasovski, which flanked the ball. Kusanovic took the opportunity and headed the passionately won 4: 3 into the mesh. The cheers knew no boundaries when the players stormed the square in a mixture of joy and relief.

The victory of the Nuremberg not only ensures joy among the players, but also catapults the team to third place in the league table. An important success that strengthens the morality of young talents and makes it clear what great potential they have.

Overall, the U17 players of FC Nürnberg have proven that they not only win games, but also be able to strike back, even if the situation seems critical. Your determination and teamwork will certainly bring many bright spots in the upcoming games.

• The game in the statistics:

fcn: Heid; Düzgün, Bayer, Berger, Kusanovic, Halaco, Bergmann (Sardarian, 78.), Lagano, Weißkopf (Ayan, 78.), Atanasovski, Nickisch (Neuhaus, 78.)
Tore: 0: 1 Weißkopf (22.), 0: 2 Kusanovic (30.), 1: 2 Johnson (47.), 2: 2 Teuber (52.), 3: 2 Munser (75.), 3: 3 Ayan (89.), 3: 4 Kusanovic (90+3)
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