Kickers Emden triumphs 8: 3 in the test game against Nordhorn!

Kickers Emden triumphs 8: 3 in the test game against Nordhorn!

On Friday evening it was finally time: Kickers Emden competed in a preparatory game against Vorwärts Nordhorn after the game against SC Cambuur Leeuwarden was canceled at short notice. According to Nwzonline watching about 250 spectators, the encounter, which ended with a brilliant 8: 3 victory of the Emdener. The first half offered an exciting spectacle, with a 3: 3 break.

The Emdener started strongly, but gave some chances of giving Nordhorn the opportunity to take the lead in the 10th minute through Kamaljit Singh. Emden was not discouraged and equalized in the 17th minute with a header from Marten Schmidt. Levin Heidrich brought Nordhorn again, but the Emdener managed to turn the game through goals from Schiller and Schmidt shortly before the half -time break, and then go into the cabin with a 3: 3 after a penalty for Nordhorn.

clever move and personnel bottlenecks

coach Stefan Emmerling had made some tactical adjustments during the game. The use of Michel Eickschläger as a right -back due to personnel bottlenecks proved to be a clever move. Jarno Janssen was missing because of muscular problems, and Tobias Steffen and Michael Igwe sat on the stands, with IGWE suffered a slight concussion. This illustrates the current challenges in the squad, as can be read in an interview with Emmerling on Kicker

with a fresh wind in the team that was reinforced after the vice championship, Emmerling is optimistic. "We are far from finished," emphasizes the coach and sees his team as a strong candidate for the championship. He plans a more playful orientation, away from long balls. The competition is burning, especially on the offensive, where Theo Schröder may endanger Captain Tido Steffens.

strong appearance in the second half

In the second half, the Emdeners showed a significant increase in performance. Emerka Oduah, who has returned after a broken cervical breast, scored in the 53rd minute by penalty, and Mika Eickhoff had the audience cheered again in the 61st minute. Oduah was not yet finished and scored another goal, while Kai Kaissis and Theo Schröder added in the 78th and 82nd minute. "A nice start", Emmerling summarized the performance.

The squad changed a lot during the summer break. In addition to the newcomers already mentioned such as goalkeeper Norman Quindt-born on November 2, 1996, 28 years old and with a market value of 75,000 euros-Jarno Janssen, who is considered a replacement for Tim-Justin Dietrich. Another talent that the competition could inspire is Emereka Oduah.

the look into the future

With a view to the coming season, Emmerling completed the squad planning early. He strives for a place in the top three of the league to realize the return to the 3rd division. In addition to Kickers Emden, SV Drochtersen/Assel, VfB Oldenburg and SV Meppen is also expected in the championship race. Every team has its ambitions and the Emden fans can look forward to an exciting season.