Rostock Griffins Break Spectator record - promotion in sight!

Rostock Griffins Break Spectator record - promotion in sight!

A very special spectacle was announced on Saturday in the Rostock Baltic Sea Stadium. The Rostock Griffins managed to mobilize the impressive number of spectators of 11,182 fans, which means a new record in the 2nd Bundesliga (German Football League 2). Despite the great encouragement, the gripes had to give up in a gripping duel beforehand against the Elmshorn Fighting Pirates, which could by no means dampen the enthusiasm for sports in the region. The Griffins won the meeting with 56:29 and thus consolidated their ambitious dream of climbing to the 1st league, like [ndr.de] (https://www.ndr.de/nachrichten/mecklenburg-vormern/rostock/11182-fans-zuschauerkord-beim-american-football-in-rostock, Mvregiorostock360.html) reports.

The Griffins in the North Group currently take second place with three wins and only one defeat. The team around Head Coach Peter Schreiber must not afford a small slip if the goal, promotion to the highest league is to be achieved. Already next Saturday, the next away game against the Hamburg Pioneers is on the program, which will be a decisive game for the Rostockers. The pressure is high, but the fans are closed behind their players and promise a thrilling atmosphere.

an exciting duel with a bitter aftertaste

The big audience speech also brings a breath of fresh air to the discussions about American football in Germany. Finally, however, the Griffins had to accept a bitter 12: 27 defeat against the leaders Elmshorn. This setback came after another home bankruptcy against Lübeck and will present the team with a mental challenge. Elmshorn started concentrated and brought the Rostock team early, which was also unable to prevent the defense of the Griffins. The game developed into a real thriller in which the Rostockers repeatedly countered, but ultimately could not bring the crucial points to the scoreboard, reported lohro.de.

As for American football in Germany, the sport is enjoying growing popularity. It is estimated that around 19 million people in Germany are pursuing American football. This is also evident in the development of the leagues and the impressive number of spectators in the games. It is estimated that the American league will grow to a market value of $ 138.6 million by 2029, which once more underlines the high attraction of sport in Germany, according to americanfootball100.de.

in Rostock, on the other hand, the mood remains optimistic despite the last defeats. The passion for the American football is unbroken and the grip on the way to the 1st division will give the support of their fans a good hand. Now it's time to keep your fingers crossed for the next challenge in Hamburg!