Unhealthy Königshofen wrestles Düsseldorf

Who would have considered that earlier than the sport? TSV Unhealthy Königshofen pulled off a shock in Sport 1 of the playoff sequence and defeated file champions Borussia Düsseldorf 3-1. The Japanese entrant, Jin Ueda, performed an essential position within the success, including two particular person victories.

The chants of the ping pong ultras echoed by the corridor for minutes after the tip of the sport. It took some time till the sportstudio moderator Jochen Breyer was in a position to ask the primary questions. “I did not imagine we might win as we speak, though I definitely hoped so,” TSV supervisor Andy Albert mentioned shortly after the tip of the sport.

Two five-set matches to begin

Timo Boll had already warned concerning the “blame” within the Shakehands Area Königshöfer. And that is precisely what it needs to be. The 1,000 spectators have been there from the primary rally and so they carried first Jin Ueda after which Bastian Steger to victory in 5 units. Within the first set, Boll set the course for an early victory. When the rating was 10:6 for the “desk tennis oldie”, Ueda got here near equalizing once more. Ultimately it was Boll who was forward within the set. The second spherical was simply as thrilling. With a rating of 13:11, Ueda took the set. Units three, 4 and 5 have been much less dramatic, however arduous to beat when it comes to high quality. Ultimately, the German Olympian, Timo Boll, needed to congratulate his opponent for his victory.

Bastian Steger confirmed robust nerves in his duel with Anton Källberg. Aberdeen (Higher Palatinate) received each set that went into additional time. Within the third set, Steger was already forward 10: 6. Nonetheless, he ought to have seven match factors to shut the set. Even within the fifth set, Källberg didn’t quit after two match factors in opposition to him and even had an opportunity to win. Unhealthy Königshofen received once more within the fifth set.

Ueda turns into the match winner

Filip Zeljko couldn’t cup once more from the league match in Düsseldorf in opposition to Dang Qiu. Within the capital of the state the Croatian received 3-1, in Unhealthy Königshofen Qiu received with the identical outcome and deserved the tie.
Within the final single of the match, the robust Jin Ueda was supposed to shut the bag. As in all of the matches of the day, the primary set went to Borussia. However that didn’t cease the Japanese in Königshofen uniform from deciding the next three units in his favor. “It was a tricky sport. It feels even higher that we received as we speak. The very fact that there have been so many spectators within the corridor was overwhelming,” mentioned Ueda after his win.
When the successful level fell, feelings took over. Followers chant with content material “Solely TSV will likely be German champions!” and “TSV guidelines right here!” sung by the followers.

Within the second spherical subsequent Thursday (7pm), Unhealthy Königshofen can attain the ultimate or Düsseldorf can drive a 3rd sport, which might then happen on Sunday, Might 26, 1pm. Sport 1 of the second semi-final between Werder Bremen and 1. FC Saarbrücken-TT may also happen on Thursday at 7 pm.

Voices concerning the sport:

Bastian Steger (TSV Unhealthy Königshofen): “Ultimately, we had the quantity of luck that was obligatory in a few essential conditions. We’re nicely on our strategy to the ultimate, however on the similar time we all know that the second leg remains to be in Düsseldorf. Now we have to remain targeted. “

Timo Boll (Borussia Düsseldorf): “The crew and the followers of TSV Unhealthy Königshofen deserved the win as we speak. I come from a small membership myself and I can perceive the euphoria right here in Königshofen. It is high-quality as we speak, however hopefully we’ll flip issues round on Thursday. We sit up for the second step!”

Andreas Albert (Supervisor of TSV Unhealthy Königshofen): “I knew that if anybody may assist us as we speak, it will be Jin. I used to be near tears a number of instances as we speak. The crew outdid themselves and deserved the win in the long run.”

A have a look at the playoffs

Video games 1
TSV Unhealthy Königshofen – Borussia Düsseldorf 3:1

Jin Ueda – Timo Boll 3:2 (10:12, 13:11, 6:11, 11:7, 11:6)
Bastian Steger – Anton Källberg 3:2 (7:11, 12:10, 14:12, 7:11, 14:12)
Filip Zeljko – Dang Qiu 1:3 (8:11, 7:11, 12:10, 8:11)
Jin Ueda – Anton Källberg 3:1 (8:11, 11:9, 11:8, 11:8)

Thursday, Might 23, 7pm: SV Werder Bremen – 1. FC Saarbrücken T

Video games 2
Thursday, Might 23, 7pm: Borussia Düsseldorf – TSV Unhealthy Königshofen
Sunday, Might 26, 3pm: 1. FC Saarbrücken TT – SV Werder Bremen

Video games 3
Sunday, Might 26, 1pm: Borussia Düsseldorf – TSV Unhealthy Königshofen
Tuesday, 4th June, 7pm: 1. FC Saarbrücken TT – SV Werder Bremen

All matches will likely be within the Desk Tennis Bundesliga (TTBL). reside and on demand Dyn drawn.

Textual content: Philip Wohlfart
Featured picture above: Jin Ueda from TSV Unhealthy Königshofen (Picture: Rudi Dümpert)