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VfB 03 Hilden II still has reserves
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Simon Metz (right), still in the Oberliga jersey, returns to the Landesliga squad.
Foto: Köhlen, Stephan (teph)
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The clear 4-0 win at the start of the second half of the state league came as a surprise, but now Fabian Nellen’s team wants to step it up a notch in the home game against VfB Solingen, who are in danger of being relegated.
VfB 03 Hilden II – VfB Solingen. Both clubs made an impressive start to the second half of the national league, group 1. Hilden convinced with the by no means unexpected 4-0 away win against DJK/VfL Giesenkirchen, which was in danger of being relegated. On the other hand, the 4:1 home win of the Klingenstadt team, who are also involved in the relegation battle, against Rather SV is a surprise. An indication that the team of the coaching duo Erdim Soysal/Rosario Tilaro has by no means given up the fight to stay up. Nevertheless, the eleven points behind the first non-relegation place (11th place – SG Unterrath, 21 points) are a heavy burden.
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On Sunday at 1 p.m. on the sports field on Hoffeldstraße, the almost neighborhood duel between the VfB teams. In Solingen, Fabian Nellen’s team won 3-0 (2-0). With the first-leg win behind you and 18 more points in your account, does that already answer the question of who will win? The VfB 03 II coach doesn’t want to know much about it: “It was a difficult undertaking for a long time in the first leg. In the past, there have always been close, hard-fought games against VfB Solingen. It won’t be any different this time either. We’ll adapt to that.”
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With Giovanni Spinella and Miles Adeoye there are two ex-VfBer in the squad of the guests. In addition, keeper Dennis Trunschke and Davide Mangia are two players who have played for SV Hilden-Nord in the past. Albeit without a goal in the course of the season so far. the premier league-experienced guest captain Eray Bastas (32 – including 1. FC Monheim) is still one of the team’s permanent fixtures. These continue to include proven forces such as Eicke Motzko (30 – defense) and Daniel Rybicki (29 – midfield). Also on the way is South Korea’s Geonhee Lee, a 22-year-old with headers and tackles who hit three goals in his season debut against Rath.
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In any case, Fabian Nellen has respect for the guests: “So far, the people of Solingen have come more through the fight. According to my current impressions, the opponent now seems to have gained in terms of play. And the recent success will inspire the team anyway. It will definitely be harder than last time against Giesenkirchen, who, in retrospect, didn’t even appear dangerously in front of our goal. “We’re well prepared, but we also know that we have to improve on Sunday compared to the last game. Our boys will also call on these reserves.”
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Among others, the ailing Tim Tiefenthal, Joshua Schneider, Marco Tassone and Paul Hoffmeister are still unavailable. Giacomo Russo is unavailable for work-related reasons. Fabian Nellen is planning again with the last missing Niklas Strunz and Simon Metz. Oliver Krizanovic is also fully resilient again after recovering from his injury.
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