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KTHC Rot-Weiss Cologne surprises with catching up and derby anticipation!
KTHC Rot-Weiss Cologne wins 4:3 against Crefelder HTC and is striving for further success in the Bundesliga.
KTHC Rot-Weiss Cologne surprises with catching up and derby anticipation!
KTHC Rot-Weiss Cologne won 4-3 in the exciting duel against Crefelder HTC last Sunday and thus fought their way to fourth place in the Bundesliga. This game was a new edition of the DM final from June 1st and offered the spectators a fast-paced game. Head coach Pasha Gademan praised the morale of his team, which remained unfazed despite a 2-0 deficit and a late equalizer. A famous name scored the decisive goal: Tom Grambusch scored from a corner in the 59th minute and secured the victory.
However, the journey to Krefeld was anything but easy for the people of Cologne. With Chrissi Schütt falling ill, they had to do without an important player. Nevertheless, Gademan is confident behind his team and is not entirely dissatisfied with the results so far. After nine games, Cologne have now collected 19 points and expect a total of nine points for the next three games against Gladbach, Mülheim and TSV Mannheim. “We want to stay in the fast lane,” said the coach.
A look at the statistics
The Cologne team was plunged into a phase of change last season by departures. Two of their top scorers, Elian Mazkour and Thies Prinz, left the club in the summer, making goal scoring more of a problem for the team. Although the team has scored 12 out of 15 possible points in the last few games, as Gademan noted, it still takes too many chances to put the ball in the net. However, the corner teams, Tom Grambusch and Paul Glander, are considered one of the most dangerous duos in the league and have been able to strike in recent games.
| Statistics KTHC Rot-Weiss Cologne | Value |
|---|---|
| Current place | 4 |
| Points after 9 games | 19 |
| Length of catch up | 0:2 deficit |
| Decisive goals in the last few games | 5 corner goals from Tom Grambusch |
As far as the coming derby week is concerned, the duel against Gladbacher HTC is coming up for the Cologne team. The opponent has only achieved one victory so far, but brought Mülheim close to defeat. Mats Grambusch, a former Rot-Weiss player and captain of the team, will play a significant role in this game and the preparation for the game was anything but easy. The HSC had many national players in action, which made the training arrangements considerably more difficult.
A respected history
The KTHC Rot-Weiss Cologne is known for its successful past. The club, based in the sporting heart of Cologne, can look back on several Bundesliga victories and successes in European competitions, including a Euro Hockey League title in the 2016-17 season. Known for its talent, the KTHC has produced many players who have achieved success at international level, including the additions of world champions and silver medalists this year.
The next challenge for the KTHC is not only the derby against Gladbach, but also the upcoming games against Mülheim and TSV Mannheim. Gademan and his team are challenged because developments show that the team wants to stay on the fast track. So the fans can be excited!
For more information, see ksta.de, wikipedia.org and rot-weiss-koeln.de.