Sun salutation at the salt lake: Amsdorf in the Mansfelder Land, home of 1. FC Romonta
While the German national soccer team spread fear and horror in the World Cup qualification at the weekend, similar feelings overtook those who stayed behind and those who were set back, because it was again an international break. Why the third lower house and even the fourth regional league are affected by this does not become apparent, not even after much thought. The only possible explanation: The state cup games have to be played sometimes, and what could be better? You guessed the answer.
As the leader of the third division, 1. FC Magdeburg has a good chance of starting the DFB Cup without winning the Saxony-Anhalt State Cup (the first four take part automatically). But to let it come down to it and even to miss the lucrative competition, that would be presumptuous and not least against the sporting honor. Last season the Magdeburg team managed to move in by winning the prestige duel against Halleschen FC. Last Saturday they had to play at 1. FC Romonta Amsdorf west of Halle. The name somehow sounds like a company sports association (BSG in GDR times), such as Brieske Senftenberg or Sachsenring Zwickau, although of course the VEB would have been in the company name. After all, up to three players should be employed in the company. Industry: Open-cast lignite mining and chemistry. If everything goes well, many wind turbines will be built in the Mansfeld Lakeland after the coal phase-out and even more lakes will be created, which is good for our environment and also for the unemployed, who can relax in the fresh air there free of charge.
Until then, the 170 meter high chimney of the power plant will remain the landmark of the “Peter Müller” sports facility, which honors the late club president. There were around 500 spectators, after all, the big FCM was a guest, three leagues above the Amsdorf association. Since there was no railing that bordered the entire field of play, red and white flutter tapes were put in place to separate the audience and the players, giving the whole thing a crime scene atmosphere.
But nothing happens for a long time. Amsdorf is certainly in the defense, Magdeburg seems to take it easy and trust in the declining condition of the amateurs. Just before the break, Magdeburg’s Nico Granatowski finishes on Jason Ceka, who is in the run and finished with the left to make it 0-1. In the second half, Amsdorf’s longtime goalkeeper David Tretropp shows some great saves. The combative hosts try to counter Magdeburg, but are not acting clever enough or too nervous. 20 minutes before the end, Amara Condé sprints towards the goal line and plays the ball in the back of the defense on FCM striker Luca Schuler, who spontaneously nets. He hasn’t met for a long time. Finally, coach Christian Titz also gives his two substitute goalkeepers practice as field players. Never seen. After the 2-0 win at SV Westhausen, rival Hallescher FC is still in the lottery pot for the quarter-finals.
