District League North: Title fight and relegation battle before the winter break
District League North: Title fight and relegation battle before the winter break
In the Urfahr-Umge, the district league teams left behind the first half of the season and look back on an eventful autumn half year. After 13 rounds played, the struggle for the coveted Landesliga ticket is in full swing. St. Oswald and Gallneukirchen are head at the top, both with 29 points, while Lembach is just behind with 26 points.
The team of Gallneukirchen, under the direction of coach Michael Mehlem, has impressively established itself. Mehlem, former LASK player, emphasizes that his team has played 24 games without defeat since 2024. "We enjoy the moment and look from game to game," says Mehlem modestly. The successes are not only due to individual performance; The team focuses on their own actors and has blossomed into the favorite of the title.
Altenberg and their progressive development
A remarkable promoted promoted this season is Altenberg, which can be found in a solid midfield position with 18 points. Coach Mario Jaksch is satisfied with the development of his team. After the struggle last season, the newly formed, young -at -at -heart team did remarkably. "The players worked hard and it turns out that we can survive in the league," says Jaksch.
On the other hand, Schweinbach is on the other side, which, with only 8 points, is in a delicate situation as the penultimate. The sporting director Philip Gollner emphasizes the need for improvements, especially after a difficult autumn. "The derby against Gallneukirchen has shown what we can do, but that's not enough for a continuous performance," said Gollner. The pressure on the team is growing while trying to prepare for the second half of the season.The promoted Vorderweißenbach fights for relegation
Vordweißenbach, as a promoted to the district league, also has his challenges. Club manager Harald Birngruber explains that the ascent was reached with luck, but there were difficulties to keep the league. "We look around in winter to strengthen our team," he adds, while the team hopes for a positive turn.
The coming spring will be decisive for the teams in competition for relegation and promotion. The players and coaches know that every point counts in the upcoming games. Until the next start to the second half of the season, training will be trained feverishly to optimize the shape and maximize the chances. The tension remains high because the fans are curious to see how the league will develop in the coming months.
For a detailed view of the entire competition and current developments in the region, see the report on www.meinbeinbezirk.at .