Hansa Rostock is fighting for its first away win in Aue in 57 years!
F.C. Hansa Rostock is aiming for its first away win in 57 years against Erzgebirge Aue on October 7th.
Hansa Rostock is fighting for its first away win in Aue in 57 years!
The F.C. Hansa Rostock has big goals for the upcoming game against FC Erzgebirge Aue. After an unfortunate 1-2 defeat against Ingolstadt last weekend, Rostock are determined to finally get another away win. What is striking is that the club has been waiting for such a triumph in Aue for an impressive 57 years. Another setback could catapult the team out of mid-table, adding to the urgency of a turnaround.
Coach Bernd Hollerbach, who is under pressure, is aware of the challenge. A win is not only important for the team's confidence, but could also significantly strengthen his own position as a coach. The Hansa squad is required to take their opponents seriously, as they have promotion ambitions thanks to their platform. Another defeat highlighted the possible unrest during the upcoming international break.
A well-known opponent in the coaching bench
On the host side is Pavel Dotchev, a former Hansa coach who was on the sidelines from 2017 to 2019 and is considered the record coach in the 3rd division. He brings a wealth of experience and has already refereed 357 games. Under his leadership, FC Erzgebirge Aue is aiming for promotion to the second division this season. They are currently in third place in the table, but suffered a defeat against Viktoria Köln last weekend, which slightly slowed their ambitions.
Hollerbach has respect for Dotchev and his team, who have proven this season that they can compete for promotion. "This is a seasoned team that has constantly improved. They allow the fewest big chances in the league," explained the Rostock coach, adding that they had to be vigilant in order to win. “We finally have to keep a clean sheet,” he added, emphasizing the importance of a solid defensive performance. “Maybe we should stand a little deeper and not be so naive,” he continued.
The upcoming games
The encounter between Erzgebirge Aue and F.C. Hansa Rostock takes place on Saturday at 2 p.m. This is just one of many games over the weekend that kicks off Matchday 9, including duels such as Borussia Dortmund II against Dynamo Dresden or 1860 Munich against Wehen Wiesbaden.
| Place | team | games | Goal difference | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | SG Dynamo Dresden | 8 | 15:8 | 17 |
| 2. | SV Sandhausen | 8 | 13:7 | 17 |
| 3. | FC Erzgebirge Aue | 8 | 13:10 | 16 |
| 4. | FC Energie Cottbus | 8 | 22:12 | 15 |
| 5. | Victoria Cologne | 8 | 13:7 | 15 |
| 17. | F.C. Hansa Rostock | 8 | 9:11 | 7 |
| 18. | Hannover 96 II | 8 | 9:13 | 7 |
With this starting position and the importance of the upcoming game, the drama in the 3rd league is clearly noticeable. The Rostockers have the opportunity to once again keep their ambitions for the season firmly in their hands, while at the same time they could give the old away winning story in Aue a new coat of paint. Will the cog succeed in turning things around? The fans can hope for an exciting encounter - the result will reflect more than the table positions, but will have a decisive influence on the dynamics of the league and the future of both teams.
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