VfB Burbach: Dramatic defeat in the promotion game shocks the fans!
VfB Burbach suffers a dramatic relegation defeat against FC Sarajevo-Bosna. Coaches and players look back positively.

VfB Burbach: Dramatic defeat in the promotion game shocks the fans!
On Sunday, VfB Burbach suffered a dramatic defeat in the promotion game against FC Sarajevo-Bosna Dortmund. The game, which could hardly have been more exciting, ended with a decisive goal from Hatim Oualima in the 93rd minute. This was not only a bitter end for the players, but also a painful setback for the entire team and fans.
After the game, coach Jan Fünfsinn had to acknowledge the physical exhaustion of his players, who fought until the last second. Despite a firm belief in a comeback - Burbach was close to equalizing the 1-2 deficit from the first leg - fate was not to be on their side in the Pepsi Arena. To the team's sadness, the last move of the game led directly to the decisive goal.
Impact on the league
The defeat also has an impact on other teams. TuS Alchen, who won a playoff as runner-up in B-Kreisliga 1, is now also not allowed to move up. Coach Steffen Langenbach from Alchen was disappointed by the late turn in the game and the uncertainty surrounding the club.
- Der VfL Bad Berleburg 2. hat nur noch eine Aufstiegschance in die B-Kreisliga, abhängig von einem Urteil des Verbandssportgerichts.
- Die SG Oberschelden 2. könnte unter denselben Bedingungen in die C-Kreisliga aufsteigen.
- Der TuS Eisern hat hingegen keine Aufstiegschancen mehr.
A look at the season
Despite the devastating defeat, VfB Burbach's strong second half of the season is highlighted. The team remained undefeated during this phase, showing that they have the potential to attack again next season. Defense chief Michael Kaiser believes there are positive aspects to look back on. He hopes that the club will say goodbye to the turbulent season with a smile.
For FC Sarajevo-Bosna, however, this victory means that the team has achieved relegation to the district league. According to Ruhr Nachrichten, Sarajevo-Bosna is the favorite for promotion and has This clearly established itself as one of the stronger opponents in the course of the competition.