Cologne's football festival in Gladbach: 5000 fans celebrate an exciting friendly!

Cologne's football festival in Gladbach: 5000 fans celebrate an exciting friendly!

Bergisch Gladbach, Deutschland - Today, on July 14, 2025, around 5000 visitors moved to the Belkaw-Arena, where SV Bergisch Gladbach 09 was allowed to compete against 1. FC Köln. Fans of both camps had gathered to experience this special event that offered not only football, but also a diverse supporting program. In addition to bratwurst and beer, the entertainment was not neglected, because a family mile with activities such as sack or rings throwing and the popular "Hau den Kaba" caused a happy faces before the game.

The atmosphere was appropriate for both the Cologne and Gladbacher - the vast majority of fans came from Cologne, but many visitors from Gladbach also did not miss the match. The seats were quickly sold out, so that only standing room remained available. The visit of an eight -year -old boy who experienced a game live with his father and siblings for the first time was particularly touching.

an eventful evening

The game itself was the first test game for FC under the direction of coach Lukas Kwasniok and started promising for the Cologne. Already in the first quarter of an hour they earned a comfortable lead. The only goal for SV Bergisch Gladbach scored Claudio Heider, which caused some cheering scenes on the host's side. Despite the result, the fans were in a good mood and supported their team loudly.

The participation of the inclusive “Special Team” from “Simply together”, which played during the event and was able to set a strong sign of community and fairness, should be particularly noteworthy. Vice President Klaus-Dieter Becker from SV Bergisch Gladbach 09 emphasized in his words the importance of the club's youth work and the consistently positive mood that prevailed during the game.

an event without incidents

Another pleasant aspect was that there were no incidents to complain about during the entire event. The positive mood among the visitors contributed to the fact that everyone involved had a good experience. With such an event, football once again shows that it brings people together and can ensure unforgettable moments. For more information about this game, look at [kicker.de] (https://www.kicker.de/berg-gladbach- against-koeln-2025-vereine-Freundschaftspiele-5043836/spielinfo).

Overall, the game was a successful event that broke out the coexistence in the region lively and captivated both the players and the spectators. So you can say: there is really something in Bergisch Gladbach!

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