Sunday, Bloody Sunday as Bono once crooned. This could have summed up today. I was in a foul mood due to Leyton Orient losing their 5th game on the trot. Worst start since 1943 and very much akin to German "comedian" Oliver Pocher, pointless. In fact, the only team in England to be so. Added to that Romford failing to hold on to a lead at home to Soham Town Rangers, scraping a 3-3 draw, and I was not in the best frame of mind. I knew nothing of Nordhorn, except it was near The Netherlands and used to have an RAF base many moons ago. In fact it is 162km away and has a population of 53,052. In the last election, the DKP (Deutsche Kommunist Partei) gained an extra seat.
With this in mind I set off, my usual route overland. Arrived at 12:30 and found a space in the car park.
Had a walk round the ground. Best ground I have visited whilst following Bückeburg. So impressive!
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| View from the top of the impressive stand |
So I went into the clubhouse for a cup of coffee, served in a Nordhorn mug. Nice touch! I also purchased a pennant for my collection. However, I had to quoff the coffee down in double quick time, as I think it was mandatary for everyone sitting at the bar there to smoke. Despite the fact there has been a smoking ban for a few years now. No one seems to give a fuck!
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| Should've nicked this as suggested by someone |
As I went to look at the away side, not end, side, complete with seated area, the players turned up. Embarassingly, I think a couple might actually read this dross, as one of them cheekily remarked about the ratings for the bratwurst.
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| A view of the away side, with the stand in the background |
The teams entered the fray, in another downpour. Seems we have a permanant rain cloud following us on our travels. Goalkeeper Tim Engler has the most hideous kit. In fact, I may just resort to wearing sunglasses, so bright is it. Looks like a massive tangerine is keeping goal.
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| A tangerine |
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| Tim Engler |
I read the report to this game in the local rag. Not sure the reporter was at the same game as me. I thought the tactics were spot on, and it was by far our best performance of the season. Fritsche was playing on the left of a five man midfield, with Bastian Könnemann on the right. This left Alexander Bremer on his own up front, but it seemed to work, as we had a lot of pocession in the middle of the park, but played a bit too deep at times.
Nordhorn took the lead after 8 minutes though, which was harsh on us. Although we were breaking up their attacks, they were still getting through and Engler pushed a shot onto the post in the 28th minute.
After 35 minutes, the best move of the match came from our side. A defence spliting through ball by Bremer found Bastian Könnemann on the right flank. He beat his man, squared to Buruk who back heeled it to Fritsche who was a yard offside. Shame, but encouraging. Went into the break 0-1 down but was confident for the second half.
Nordhorn took the lead after 8 minutes though, which was harsh on us. Although we were breaking up their attacks, they were still getting through and Engler pushed a shot onto the post in the 28th minute.
After 35 minutes, the best move of the match came from our side. A defence spliting through ball by Bremer found Bastian Könnemann on the right flank. He beat his man, squared to Buruk who back heeled it to Fritsche who was a yard offside. Shame, but encouraging. Went into the break 0-1 down but was confident for the second half.
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| My view in the first half |
Second half got underway and in the 54th minute it was all square. The ball was played to Jonas Abram, and he cut in from the left, finished cooly from 11 metres. 1-1 and game on.
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| Scorer of the equaliser, Jonas Abram |
The Bückeburg goal was leading a charmed life, as yet another shot came crashing off of the right hand upright. On 62 minutes, Niko Werner recklessly challenged their forward in the area. Clear cut penalty and a yellow card for the skipper. Werner had one of those "wish the ground would swallow me up" kind of looks.
The penalty was duly dispatched, to make it 2-1 to the home side. That's the way it finished. I really can't be too disapointed even though it was another loss. We matched them for long periods of the game, and if it wasn't for that penalty, would have got a point. Maybe not a deserved point, but we'll take anything at the moment. Next game is at home Sunday to BV Cloppenburg, who have some nasty fans. Alledgedly!
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| The home fans |
Ratings
Friendliness: 6/10
Clubhouse: 0/10
Seats: Yes, two stands
Behind goals: Terracing, 5 steps
Cover: Yes, two stans
Floodlights: Yes
Barrier: Metal wall
Beer: No idea
Bratwurst: €1.60 - 2/10
Entrance fee: €6
Programme: Yes - 4/10
Weather: 4/10 - Heavy showers
Ground: 10/10
Home fans: 6/10
Player ratings
1. Tim Engler 7
2. Pascal Könnemann 7
3. Jonas Abram 9
4. Dennis Peter 8
5. Niko Werner 6
9. Alexander Bremer 7
10. Niklas Fritsche 7
11. Burak Buruk 7
14. Nils Rinne 7
18. Jan Steiniger 8
20. Bastian Könnemann 7
Subs
12. Tim Buchwald for Buruk
15. Moritz Heine for Könnemann, B
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