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Rostock Griffins break attendance record – promotion in sight!
Elmshorn defeated the Rostock Griffins in the top game of the 2nd Bundesliga with 27:12 and consolidated their lead in the table.
Rostock Griffins break attendance record – promotion in sight!
A very special spectacle was announced on Saturday in the Ostseestadion in Rostock. The Rostock Griffins managed to mobilize an impressive attendance of 11,182 fans, which is a new record in the 2nd Bundesliga (German Football League 2). Despite the great reception, the Griffins had to admit defeat in a thrilling duel against the Elmshorn Fighting Pirates, but that in no way dampened the enthusiasm for sports in the region. The Griffins won the meeting 56:29 and thus cemented their ambitious dream of promotion to the first division, as ndr.de reports.
The Griffins are currently in second place in the North group with three wins and only one loss. The team around head coach Peter Schreiber cannot afford a small slip-up if they want to achieve their goal of promotion to the top league. The next away game against the Hamburg Pioneers is scheduled for next Saturday, which will be a decisive game for the Rostock team. The pressure is high, but the fans are united behind their players and promise an exciting atmosphere.
An exciting duel with a bitter aftertaste
The huge audience response also brings a breath of fresh air into discussions about American football in Germany. Most recently, however, the Griffins suffered a bitter 12:27 defeat against league leaders Elmshorn. This setback came after another home defeat against Lübeck and will present the team with a mental challenge. Elmshorn started with concentration and put the team from Rostock behind early on, which even the Griffins' defense couldn't prevent. The game developed into a real crime thriller in which the Rostock team counterattacked again and again, but ultimately couldn't get the decisive points on the scoreboard, as reported lohro.de.
When it comes to American football in Germany, the sport is enjoying growing popularity. According to estimates, around 19 million people in Germany follow American football. This is also reflected in the development of the leagues and the impressive number of spectators at the games. It is estimated that the American league will grow to a market value of $138.6 million by 2029, underlining the sport's strong appeal in Germany, according to americanfootball100.de.
In Rostock, however, the mood remains optimistic despite the recent defeats. The passion for American football is unbroken and the support of their fans will give the Griffins a good hand on their way to the first division. Now we have to keep our fingers crossed for the next challenge in Hamburg!