District Cup derby: TB Uphusen receives TSV Etelsen in the opening game

District Cup derby: TB Uphusen receives TSV Etelsen in the opening game

In the upcoming derby of the district cup, TB Uphusen and TSV Etelsen not only play a game on the program, but also an opportunity to bring the seriousness of the still young season to the teams. While Emrah Tavan, the sporting director of Uphusen, emphasizes that this competition is about more than just preparation, this underlines the importance of the game for both teams.

The meaning of the derbies

The upcoming game on Wednesday, July 23 at 6:45 p.m. in the Arenkamp, is a chance for TB Uphusen to move into the next round of the district cup. Tavan explains: "It is a competition in which we want to get as far as possible - win or fly!" These words show that the pressure on the team is letting to meet the expectations of the association and to confirm the performance from the test games.

Current challenges for teams

Both teams are faced with failures. The TB Uphusen has to do without Ferhat Akbas after its knee operation, while Vittorio Zanbrano and Benjamin Ciosanski are on vacation. However, Tavan remains optimistic: "Nevertheless, we put a good team" and notes that the preparatory services of TSV Etelsen are respectful. But the guests also have their own problems, such as the training deficit of some players after injuries and holidays. For example, coach Björn Mickelat has to do without several players, injured or absent, including Kevin Bähr, whose suspicion of abdominal muscle strain has not yet been finally clarified.

A look at the competition

The derby is not only a sporting event, but could also influence the direction of both teams for the coming season. At the same time, the trainers use the opportunity to motivate their players and promote the spirit of competition. Tavan is certain that the games in the second half of the season and the newly created squad conditions of TSV Etelsen give information about which team keeps the upper hand on this day. Mickelat sees it similarly when he realizes: "The players are certainly hot for the derby and can get confidence for the league."

FAZIT

The upcoming quarter -finals in the district cup on the Arenkamp is the perfect opportunity for the two teams to demonstrate their skills and to consolidate the preparations for the upcoming season. The atmosphere will be tense through the rivalry and the desire to win the first round and certainly ensure an exciting game that will inspire the audience. It remains to be seen which team can master the challenges and move into the next round of the competition.

- Nag