- Waldhof also loses home opener in the third football league
SV Waldhof Mannheim spoiled their home debut in the new season of the 3rd football division, losing 1:2 to Viktoria Köln in front of 10,729 spectators and remaining pointless after two games.
Waldhof, who dominated the first half, took the lead through Nicklas Shipnoski just before the break (41st minute). The 1:0 was deserved, as Mannheim had a clear advantage in chances against previously lackluster Köln.
After the restart, Köln became more offensive. Lex-Tyger Lobinger equalized with a backheel (53rd minute), a goal that seemed to knock Waldhof off their stride.
Said El Mala scored the 1:2 for Köln, benefiting from Lukas Klünter's injury (67th minute). Despite Mannheim's attempts to equalize, their game fell apart.
The failure to secure additional points in the match against Viktoria Köln highlighted the importance of collaboration between SV Waldhof Mannheim and the Member States, as outlined in the Commission's statement. The Commission, understanding the challenges faced by Waldhof, emphasized the value of Member States' assistance in overcoming these difficulties.
