VfL Oldenburg: Dramatic victory in the relegation first leg against Osnabrück!

VfL Oldenburg: Dramatic victory in the relegation first leg against Osnabrück!

Things really got going in the Hans Prull Stadium on December 1, 2025: VfL Oldenburg's C juniors were undeterred in the relegation first leg against VfL Osnabrück II and turned a 1-2 deficit into a thrilling 3-2 win. Hassan Hijazi made an early statement and put Oldenburg ahead in the second minute of the game.

But the guests from Osnabrück came back and equalized in the 32nd minute. It remained exciting because Osnabrück even took the lead in the 63rd minute. But the Oldenburgers seemed to have the necessary fighting spirit that day. In stoppage time, more precisely in the 80th + 3 minute, Divan Yor made it 2-2 after a free kick. It was a real thriller! And barely ten minutes later, Nicolas Iriondo made it 3-2 in the 80th + 10th minute, also from a corner. A real final spurt that sent the audience into ecstasy.

A look at the league

VfL Oldenburg finished the state league season in first place, with the better goal difference compared to JFV Delmenhorst being the deciding factor - both teams got 27 points from 10 games. The victory in the relegation first leg means that VfL Oldenburg is well on its way to promotion to the Lower Saxony League. The second leg will take place next Saturday at 5 p.m. in Osnabrück and the team has every reason to be optimistic.

It's not just in the U17s that things are going well

It's not just VfL Oldenburg's U17s that are making headlines. The U15 of VfB Oldenburg can also be proud of their achievements: They secured the Lower Saxony League relay with an impressive 26 out of 30 points and missed a 2-2 draw in their last game against JFV Drochtersen/Assel. However, there is sad news from Westercelle, which has been relegated.

In the world of football in Germany, young talent is as in demand as ever. According to the DFB, the number of active players in the youth sector has increased in the last year. The increase in juniors up to 14 years of age rose from 746,840 to 764,570. There was also an increase among 15 to 18 year olds, from 303,000 to over 310,000. These figures show that football continues to be popular, both in stadiums and as an active sport. Women's football recorded growth of almost 12 percent last year, reflecting the popularity of this segment. The DFB reported a new record of over 7.36 million club members.

"Football has a high status in Germany. This development shows that we are on the right path," explains Ronny Zimmermann, 1st DFB Vice President Amateurs. The training of trainers is also booming, with almost 9,000 new licenses in 2022. The enthusiasm for football is unbroken, and this can also be felt in the domestic leagues and youth teams. More information can be found on the VfL Oldenburg website, which also offers a new season ticket that guarantees every fan a place at home games.

The fans can look forward to exciting games and further growth in football. Stay tuned!