BVB Women are officially back at the top of the Regionalliga West table for the first time in what feels like forever, a staggering 150 days to be exact! And man, have they earned it after a flawless English week that saw them absolutely dominate, laying down a serious marker for the rest of the league.
Dominance with a Side of Relentless Standards
Talk about a statement week! First, the squad rolled over 1. FFC Recklinghausen with a crushing 6:0 cup win. Then, they followed that up by dropping a 5:0 bomb on promoted side MSV Duisburg in the Regionalliga West last Sunday. You’d think a combined 11:0 scoreline would have everyone doing backflips, right? Not Coach Markus Högner. Even after that 5:0 against Duisburg, he saw two weaker spells from his team, not just the two good ones. He’s always pushing, always looking for more. Högner said it himself: “Even in a 5:0 win, we talk about the things that need improving just as much as the positives. It will always be about recognising spaces and passing lanes, using them well, and minimising our own mistakes.” That’s the kind of mentality you need at the top, no resting on laurels!
Bench Power and a New Challenge
One of the biggest takeaways from this incredible run has to be the impact from the bench. Coach Högner was quick to praise his substitutes, saying, “I think we’re doing a great job of bringing fresh impetus from the bench with a deep squad.” He’s not kidding! In that cup match, Nora Willeke, Ronja Leubner, and Jenske Steenwijk all came on and scored immediately. Last weekend against Duisburg, the now-fit Jacqueline Meißner popped in a fine long-range goal after coming on. Plus, Sara Ito, who was rested last weekend, is back in team training this week. That kind of depth is gonna be critical all season.
Next up, BVB faces SV Fortuna Freudenberg. These guys got promoted to the Regionalliga West for the first time last season in dramatic fashion, winning their final three matches to jump from fifth place to third in the Westfalenliga. But this season has been a struggle for them, only picking up one point in their first four Regionalliga West matches against DJK Wacker Mecklenbeck. BVB is expecting a deep-lying opponent, but they’re ready to impose their dominance, and frankly, they should.
Holding The Line
So here we are, back at the top after almost 150 days, and BVB does not want to give that position up. Coach Högner laid down the law, explaining the team’s standards: “We expect ourselves to implement our ideas perfectly. We are a professional team and therefore strive to minimise the bad phases in a game as much as possible.” He wants that balance, not getting too hyped in success, but not downplaying tough moments either.
The next test is Sunday, Matchday 5 of the Regionalliga West, kicking off at 3:30 pm. They’re heading to the artificial pitch at the HF-Arena in Freudenberg, and you can catch the action live and free on Pluto TV. This team is on a mission, and after all this time back at the summit, you know they’re bringing the heat!
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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