FC Memmingen defends the lead before exciting derby

FC Memmingen defends the lead before exciting derby

The players of FC Memmingen (FCM) can currently look forward to a remarkable run in the Bayernliga. In an exciting season, they lead the table and, despite a tight draw against last year's champion, SV Erlbach, have retained the necessary self -confidence. The attraction of the game not only attracts the team, but also the spectators, as a visit to the local arena shows.

In the recent match against SV Erlbach, the 670 spectators experienced a dramatic first half. The Memmingers took the lead early through an own goal of the Erlbacher fisherman, which created a great atmosphere. But the joy only lasted briefly, because in the 24th minute the Memminger Mihajlovic received a controversial red card that made the game considerably difficult for the home side. In this phase, SV Erlbach showed remarkable potential and proved why they can assert themselves in the upper table region.

status quo after the draw

The game ended 1: 1, which meant for the FCM that they were still tied at the top of the table, but could consolidate first place due to the best goal difference. This constellation increases the tension in the league, as several teams represent close competition for top positions. The FCM, SV Erlbach, SV Schalding-Heining and TSV Kottern are currently on the top of the list, which gives hope for a gripping season.

In the second half, the FCM was able to free itself from the pressure of SV Erlbach, but there were no significant offensive actions. The Erlbacher, on the other hand, urged the lead, but missed the opportunity to decide the game in their favor. The unconditional will to win the team around Coach is the basic element of the next challenge.

On Friday there is another exciting duel when the FCM competes against TSV Kottern in the derby. The Kempten Vorstädter, led by the former Memminger Martin Dausch, had difficulties in the last games, but were able to straighten up a little with a win against TSV Landsberg. This rivalry promises potential because both teams want to conquer the leadership with a win.

There are still other challenges for the FCM. On Tuesday, September 3, 2024, they stand in front of the third division club TSV 1860 Munich in the Bavarian Totop Cup after catapulting themselves in the round of the best 16 teams with a clear 3-0 victory against the national league team TSV Aindling. This encounter could be an exciting way for the team to assert themselves against stronger opponents.

A recent change in the squad affects Maximilian Berwein, who previously moved from Türkgücü Munich to the Memminger last season, but now switched to TSV Landsberg. Such changes can be both challenges and opportunities, since the team has to talk to themselves in order to continue to stay in the title race.

The next game between the FCM and TSV Kottern will kick off on August 30, 2024 at 7 p.m. in the Abbot Arena in Kottern. The anticipation of another exciting encounter is great, as both teams fight for the important place at the top, while the fans look expectantly at another success of the FCM.