96 sends Königsblau home in tears

Die Roten started the Rückrunde right as they sent die Königsblau home in tears with a 1-0 victory. In front of a large crowd, 96 looked shakey at the start with Jefferson Farfán’s coming close to scoring after a few minutes and Fred Rutten’s club continuing to pour on the pressure. However after eight minutes 96 took the lead when Sergio Pinto sent a powerful drive into the net from twenty meters. A goal up early the visitors continued to roll forward looking to level the match but the key ingredient was that they were unable to break too deep into the box and 96 kept perfect shape and width under pressure. Halil Altıntop and Mannschaft capped Gerald Asamoah threatened before the break, yet with every turn our captain Robert Enke was there to draw the line! Proving he is ready for strong run he continued to deny die Königsblauen after the break and sent them home to Gelsenkirchen with a 1-0 defeat.

The man of the match was never in doubt; Robert Enke and it cannot be long till Joachim Löw notices.

Gracious in victory, the captain noted his defending support and that we are a unified club. There is a great deal of work to do but this was the start with needed.

Ich bin 96