SV Atlas Delmenhorst before a decisive game in Meppen: promotion in sight?

SV Atlas Delmenhorst before a decisive game in Meppen: promotion in sight?

An exciting football weekend is coming up for the supporters of SV Atlas Delmenhorst. Before the catch-up game against SV Meppen II on Wednesday evening in the Hänsch Arena, the mood in the team is tense. After two narrow defeats, the promoted team has slipped to sixth place and is longingly hoping for a break to get back on track in the promotion race. A win can catapult the team back to second place and significantly increase the chances of promotion to the regional league Weser courier.

Coach Key Riebau and sporting director Stephan Ehlers have clearly articulated their views on the recent performances. They described the second half against Heeslingen as alarming in terms of concerns about team performance. By changing the system to a three-man chain, Riebau could bring the necessary breath of fresh air into the game. The loss of Daniel Hefele is a setback, while Timon Widiker may have a small chance of playing and Damian Schobert can return after his red card suspension.

An eventful season

The season so far for Atlas Delmenhorst has been marked by ups and downs. The club, which not long ago was at the bottom of the league, has freed itself from relegation worries under Riebau and is now considered a serious candidate for promotion. Since his return in March 2023, the team has had a strong record with nine wins in eleven games Kicker reported. This impressive turn of events shows how quickly the situation in football can change and how the team has a good hand in shaping the game.

A crucial factor was the switch back to the 4-4-2 system with a diamond, which gave the defense additional stability. Atlas has also conceded the fewest goals in the league, which can be attributed to the aggressive style of play and early ball wins under Riebau. In order to achieve promotion to the regional league, the club must achieve at least second place, which Bastian Fuhrken, the club's sports director, considers absolutely necessary.

Look at the opponent

On Wednesday evening the team will face SV Meppen II, which is currently in ninth place and recently lost 1:3 against Germania Egestorf-Langreder. Last season, Atlas celebrated home wins and away wins against Meppen, which is encouraging for the upcoming game. However, it is also to be expected that only a few spectators will show up for the encounter, as the inconvenient game date on Wednesday evening is not exactly spectator-friendly Football live ticker reported.

In the Hänsch Arena it is now important to put the setbacks behind us and focus on the next opponent. The club's demands are high, and with the aim of achieving promotion, the coming matches will be crucial for the future of SV Atlas Delmenhorst.