Urs Fischer’s side go into the hat for the quarter-final draw, which takes place on January 30.

He was heavily backed in the January transfer window with the likes of Enzo Fernandez and Mykhaylo Mudryk joining for huge fees.

The first match saw the hosts run out 31-27 winners, with ten Holte producing a very strong performance and excelling with a string of saves. “In total, we had five debutants in the team and we gave a rest to a few regulars who could’ve also played. Hence why I’m satisfied,” said the goalkeeper after the game. Zoe Sprengers, who was actually called up, did not play due to a minor injury and has already travelled back.

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Molkerei Ammerland will continue to be the sleeve sponsor of SV Werder Bremen with their brand “Ammerländer”. This will be the third year that the major partner of the Green-Whites will feature on the sleeve of the first team shirt.

The kit launch took place at the branch of FCA’s exclusive partner “VR-Bank Augsburg Handels- und Gewerbebank” in Augsburg city centre. Committee members, partners, sponsors and fans were all in attendance. At 14:00 CEST, Aaron Zehnter and Mert Kömür, along with two players from the FCA women and two youth players, took to the stage to present the new kits. Alwin Fink, captain of the 1973-74 championship winning team, was also a surprise guest.

The first day was a hectic one because it not only featured the pièce de resistance which is the trophy, there were some football challenges as well that included shooting through holes on a board that blocks the goal, a 1v1 freestyle football challenge, and many more. Some of the players from the Philippine Women’s National Football Team even made an appearance there.

Jean-Paul Boëtius has left the capital after just one season with Hertha BSC. “We would like to thank Djanga for his time at Hertha BSC and wish him all the best for his future,” commented sporting director Benjamin Weber.

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