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Cologne's football festival in Gladbach: 5,000 fans celebrate an exciting test match!
On July 14th, 2025, 1. FC Köln visited the Belkaw Arena in Bergisch Gladbach. A festive football day with bratwurst and activities!
Cologne's football festival in Gladbach: 5,000 fans celebrate an exciting test match!
Today, on July 14, 2025, around 5,000 visitors were drawn to the Belkaw Arena, where SV Bergisch Gladbach 09 played against 1. FC Köln. Fans from both camps gathered to witness this special event, which not only offered football but also a diverse supporting program. In addition to bratwurst and beer, entertainment was also not neglected, as a family mile with activities such as throwing bags or rings and the popular “Hau den Kaba” ensured happy faces before the game.
The atmosphere was appropriate for both Cologne and Gladbach - the vast majority of fans came from Cologne, but many visitors from Gladbach also didn't miss the match. The seats sold out quickly, leaving only standing room available. Particularly touching was the visit to the stadium by an eight-year-old boy who experienced a live game for the first time with his father and siblings.
An eventful evening
The game itself was the first test match for FC under the direction of coach Lukas Kwasniok and started promisingly for the Cologne team. They gained a comfortable lead in the first quarter of an hour. Claudio Heider scored the only goal for SV Bergisch Gladbach, which caused some celebrations on the host side. Despite the result, the fans were in a good mood and loudly supported their team.
Particularly noteworthy is the participation of the inclusive “Special Team” from “just together”, which played during the event and was able to send a strong signal for community and fairness. In his words, Vice President Klaus-Dieter Becker from SV Bergisch Gladbach 09 emphasized the importance of the club's youth work and the consistently positive atmosphere that prevailed during the game.
An incident-free event
Another pleasing aspect was that there were no incidents to complain about during the entire event. The positive mood among the visitors helped ensure that everyone involved had a good experience. With an event like this, football shows once again that it can bring people together and create unforgettable moments. For more information about this game, have a look at kicker.de.
Overall, the game was a successful event that vividly showcased the togetherness in the region and captivated both the players and the spectators. So you can say: There's really something going on in Bergisch Gladbach!
More information can also be found at ksta.de.