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- 0.1 What a year, what a preliminary round for the B-Juniors of FC 08 Villingen. After an outstanding first half of the Oberliga, the U17s of the 08 team, coached by Mike Duffner, catapulted themselves to second place in the ENBW-Oberliga Baden-Württemberg with a 2-1 win at TSG Hoffenheim II on the last match day and thus qualified for the next NLZ Bundesliga round starting after the winter break.
- 0.2 “This is really outstanding. And I was amazed at that myself. After all, we only got promoted to the top league last season,” says Mike Duffner, commenting on the greatest success of an FC 08 youth team since the promotion of the A-juniors under coach Reiner Scheu in 2008. “Last season it was still in the association league. And now NLZ Bundesliga. “It’s crazy,” says Mike Duffner, himself an “old” passionate 08er (Photo: Second from left with his promoted team and coaching and support team). Now the young 08ers will compete with teams like SC Freiburg, FC Heidenheim, SSV Ulm and 1. FC Saarbrücken.
- 0.3 The season finale last week could hardly have been more exciting: VFB Stuttgart II, as autumn champions, was unable to qualify for the NLZ round as a reserve team. So this role fell to the autumn runner-up. Before the last matchday, FSV Bietigheim-Bissingen took this place, one point ahead of the 08ers. So the Villingers had to hope for a little mistake from Bietigheim and do their homework. At least one point was needed, preferably three, to have a good chance of second place. One thing was clear: FSV Bietigheim-Bissingen was not allowed to win.
- 0.4 But first the Villingen B juniors had to complete their mandatory task. And the Duffner protégés did this brilliantly, as they had done for almost the entire preliminary round. Already in the 16th minute, the 08ers showed their flexible style of play after a corner from TSG. After a quick switch, Marko Knezevic fed striker Blendi Hoxha, who scored to make it 0-1. After halftime, FC 08’s U17s made things clear. After a fine play over Maximilian Dettendorfer and Florian Kauffmann, Blendi Hoxha was there again and made it 0-2. In the 68th minute, Gashi reduced the score to 1:2 for TSG II, but the 08ers secured victory over time.
- 0.5 Then anxious minutes of waiting to see how the game between FC Astoria Walldorf and Bietigheim-Bissingen ended. The redeeming information then came from the coach of TSG Hoffenheim II: Bietigheim-Bissingen had lost 3-1 in Walldorf. This meant that FC 08 Villingen’s U17s qualified for the NLZ Bundesliga round after the winter break. The young 08ers celebrated this outstanding success extensively in Hoffenheim. Because now the U17 of FC 08 can compete with opponents such as the Bundesliga youth team SC Freiburg and FC Heidenheim. “It will definitely be a big challenge. “But everyone here is keen on it – from the parents to the players to the coaching staff,” Mike Duffner is already looking forward to. The schedule for the NLZ Bundesliga round will be announced in good time on the FC 08 homepage and in the daily press. It is expected to start on Saturday, February 15th. “We will start preparing accordingly early and look for challenging test match opponents,” says Mike Duffner, setting completely different standards in the top league.
- 0.6 “We were very difficult for our opponents to calculate and grasp,” says Mike Duffner, explaining the secret to the success of this runner-up preliminary round. “We had very good preparation and had a certain variability in the game. Some teams only used long balls, others only used flat passes from the back. We played very variably. Other coaches have put a lot of emphasis on video analysis and focusing on the respective opponent. We focused primarily on ourselves. In the end, success proved us right.”
- 0.7 Special praise from coach Mike Duffner goes to his two assistant coaches Levent Kozak and Bozo Radjenovic. “The two of them did a top job. Levent as an athletic trainer and Bozo as a development trainer for injured players,” emphasizes Mike Duffner.
- 0.8 As part of the regional league game between FC 08 Villingen and the Stuttgarter Kickers on Saturday, December 7th (2 p.m.), the great U17 of FC 08 Villingen was honored for their promotion to the NLZ Bundesliga with their coach Mike Duffner.
- 1 **Beyond Coach Duffner’s leadership, how did the team culture and camaraderie contribute to their success, particularly during crucial moments in the season?**
What a year, what a preliminary round for the B-Juniors of FC 08 Villingen. After an outstanding first half of the Oberliga, the U17s of the 08 team, coached by Mike Duffner, catapulted themselves to second place in the ENBW-Oberliga Baden-Württemberg with a 2-1 win at TSG Hoffenheim II on the last match day and thus qualified for the next NLZ Bundesliga round starting after the winter break.
“This is really outstanding. And I was amazed at that myself. After all, we only got promoted to the top league last season,” says Mike Duffner, commenting on the greatest success of an FC 08 youth team since the promotion of the A-juniors under coach Reiner Scheu in 2008. “Last season it was still in the association league. And now NLZ Bundesliga. “It’s crazy,” says Mike Duffner, himself an “old” passionate 08er (Photo: Second from left with his promoted team and coaching and support team). Now the young 08ers will compete with teams like SC Freiburg, FC Heidenheim, SSV Ulm and 1. FC Saarbrücken.
The season finale last week could hardly have been more exciting: VFB Stuttgart II, as autumn champions, was unable to qualify for the NLZ round as a reserve team. So this role fell to the autumn runner-up. Before the last matchday, FSV Bietigheim-Bissingen took this place, one point ahead of the 08ers. So the Villingers had to hope for a little mistake from Bietigheim and do their homework. At least one point was needed, preferably three, to have a good chance of second place. One thing was clear: FSV Bietigheim-Bissingen was not allowed to win.
But first the Villingen B juniors had to complete their mandatory task. And the Duffner protégés did this brilliantly, as they had done for almost the entire preliminary round. Already in the 16th minute, the 08ers showed their flexible style of play after a corner from TSG. After a quick switch, Marko Knezevic fed striker Blendi Hoxha, who scored to make it 0-1. After halftime, FC 08’s U17s made things clear. After a fine play over Maximilian Dettendorfer and Florian Kauffmann, Blendi Hoxha was there again and made it 0-2. In the 68th minute, Gashi reduced the score to 1:2 for TSG II, but the 08ers secured victory over time.
Then anxious minutes of waiting to see how the game between FC Astoria Walldorf and Bietigheim-Bissingen ended. The redeeming information then came from the coach of TSG Hoffenheim II: Bietigheim-Bissingen had lost 3-1 in Walldorf. This meant that FC 08 Villingen’s U17s qualified for the NLZ Bundesliga round after the winter break. The young 08ers celebrated this outstanding success extensively in Hoffenheim. Because now the U17 of FC 08 can compete with opponents such as the Bundesliga youth team SC Freiburg and FC Heidenheim. “It will definitely be a big challenge. “But everyone here is keen on it – from the parents to the players to the coaching staff,” Mike Duffner is already looking forward to. The schedule for the NLZ Bundesliga round will be announced in good time on the FC 08 homepage and in the daily press. It is expected to start on Saturday, February 15th. “We will start preparing accordingly early and look for challenging test match opponents,” says Mike Duffner, setting completely different standards in the top league.
“We were very difficult for our opponents to calculate and grasp,” says Mike Duffner, explaining the secret to the success of this runner-up preliminary round. “We had very good preparation and had a certain variability in the game. Some teams only used long balls, others only used flat passes from the back. We played very variably. Other coaches have put a lot of emphasis on video analysis and focusing on the respective opponent. We focused primarily on ourselves. In the end, success proved us right.”
Special praise from coach Mike Duffner goes to his two assistant coaches Levent Kozak and Bozo Radjenovic. “The two of them did a top job. Levent as an athletic trainer and Bozo as a development trainer for injured players,” emphasizes Mike Duffner.
As part of the regional league game between FC 08 Villingen and the Stuttgarter Kickers on Saturday, December 7th (2 p.m.), the great U17 of FC 08 Villingen was honored for their promotion to the NLZ Bundesliga with their coach Mike Duffner.
**Beyond Coach Duffner’s leadership, how did the team culture and camaraderie contribute to their success, particularly during crucial moments in the season?**
## Interview: FC 08 Villingen U17’s Historic Rise to NLZ Bundesliga
**Guests:**
* **Mike Duffner:** Head Coach, FC 08 Villingen U17
* **[Name of Player]:** Player, FC 08 Villingen U17
**Introduction:**
Welcome to World Today News, where we celebrate sporting achievements and delve into the stories behind them. Today we have the distinct pleasure of hosting Coach Mike Duffner and [Player Name] from the FC 08 Villingen U17 team, who have achieved a remarkable feat – qualifying for the NLZ Bundesliga!
This interview will explore their journey, their challenges, and their aspirations for the future.
**Section 1: The Unexpected Rise**
* **Interviewer:** Coach Duffner, you’ve described this accomplishment as “crazy.” Can you elaborate on what makes this success so unexpected, considering the team’s recent promotion to the Oberliga?
* **Interviewer:** [Player Name], what was the general feeling within the team throughout the season? Did you believe a top-two finish was attainable from the outset?
* **Interviewer:** The article mentions a crucial last matchday. Can you both walk us through the emotions and tension leading up to and during that final game against TSG Hoffenheim II?
**Section 2: Keys to Success**
* **Interviewer:** Coach Duffner, you mentioned the team’s “flexible style of play” and “variability” as key factors contributing to their success. Can you elaborate on these aspects? Could you share examples of how this flexibility helped the team overcome different opponents?
* **Interviewer:** [Player Name], from a player’s perspective, what were some of the key moments or turning points during the season?
* **Interviewer:** The article highlights the importance of the coaching staff, particularly Levent Kozak and Bozo Radjenovic. How have their contributions impacted the team’s performance both on and off the field?
**Section 3: Looking Ahead – The NLZ Bundesliga Challenge**
* **Interviewer:** Coach Duffner, now that the team has qualified for the NLZ Bundesliga, what are your expectations for the upcoming round? What are some of the biggest challenges you anticipate?
* **Interviewer:** [Player Name], how are you and your teammates approaching this significant step up in competition? Are you feeling nervous, excited, or a mixture of both?
* **Interviewer:** The NLZ Bundesliga features teams like SC Freiburg, FC Heidenheim, and 1. FC Saarbrücken. Are there any particular opponents you are looking forward to facing? Why?
**Section 4: Wider Implications and Future Aspirations**
* **Interviewer:** Coach Duffner, this success is not just a victory for the U17 team but also a significant achievement for the FC 08 Villingen youth program as a whole. What does this accomplishment mean for the club’s future development and talent pipeline?
* **Interviewer:** [Player Name], what are your personal aspirations for your football career beyond the U17 level? Does this success motivate you to aim even higher?
**Concluding Remarks:**
We thank Coach Duffner and [Player Name] for providing such insightful reflections on their incredible journey. We wish the FC 08 Villingen U17 team all the best in their exciting NLZ Bundesliga campaign. We look forward to witnessing their continued growth and success in the years to come.
