Fortuna U19 crowns champions of the Middle Rhine League - an exciting final!

Fortuna U19 crowns champions of the Middle Rhine League - an exciting final!

Lindenthal, Deutschland - On Saturday, June 14, 2025, the U19 of Fortuna Cologne secured the championship in the A-Junior Middle Rhine League with a narrow 3-2 win against Borussia Lindenthal-Hohenlind. The decisive game took place on the artificial turf pitch at the Jean-Löring sports park. Coach Timo Westendorf was satisfied after the game and considered the championship to be justified, even if the second half of the season in the U23 and the first team was more difficult. Class = "Source_1"> Fortuna Cologne reports .

The course of the game was characterized by tension. Nicla's waves brought Fortuna into the lead in the 13th minute before Hohenlind was able to compensate for in the 33rd minute. In the second half, Jannis Hackmann increased to 2-1 and Ben Brauweiler in the 72nd minute with the 3-1. Hohenlind succeeded in the 77th minute by Monir Hassan. Fortuna Cologne reports .

season and challenges

The Fortuna U19 had a changeable course of the season. After a rather mediocre first half of the season, in which fifth place was finished and seven points behind the league leader, the team was able to increase in the second half of the season. Looking back at the first half of the season, coach Westendorf said that the exploitation of opportunities was a big shortcoming. Many points were left behind, but there was also a positive development of the players. Fortuna Cologne reports .

In the second half of the season, promoting athletic development was a central point. The cooperation between U19, U23 and the first team was also described as consistently positive. Some own plants, such as Tim Wiese and Waiss Ezami, have already gained experience in the U23 and have been praised by coaches. This individual funding is crucial for the players to be recommended for possible ascents in higher teams. Fortuna Cologne.

outlook and squad changes

Despite the sporting success, there are also construction sites in the team. Some players left the club because they lacked the perspective. The trainer plans to sign one or two new players, including a central defender of Bayer Leverkusen, to strengthen the squad. Fortuna Cologne reports .

With a four -point lead over Bonner SC, the U19 of Fortuna Köln finally reached the championship due to the constant team performance. Overall, the season is considered to be successful as a sport and personnel, even if the development has not yet been completed and further adjustments are necessary. Fortuna Cologne reports .