WALDBREITBACH – The table tennis department of VfL Waldbreitbach is experiencing a period of significant success, highlighted by strong performances in recent cup competitions and a promising outlook for the remainder of the season. Both the first and second teams reached the Final Four of the Koblenz/Neuwied district cup, demonstrating the growing strength of the club’s table tennis program.
The second team secured their place in the final with a 4-2 victory over Oberbieber, featuring the lineup of Jörg Weißenfels, Schmitz, and Niclas Schneider. They followed up that win with a dominant 4-0 performance against TTC Erpel, earning them qualification for the Association Cup, scheduled to take place on April 19th in Westerburg, according to reports from Radio Westerwald and Lebendiges-Neuwied.de.
Simultaneously, the first team faced TTC Rheinbrohl, where Stefan Kunze, Timo Gladki, and Christian Hertling secured a surprising and decisive victory. “Stefan Kunze, Timo Gladki and Christian Hertling surprisingly kept the game under control and were able to leave the table as winners after four games,” stated Jörg Weißenfels, head of the table tennis department at VfL Waldbreitbach.
Their momentum continued in a subsequent match against TTC Olympia Koblenz, a familiar opponent from the previous season. The team maintained their strong form, achieving a 4-1 win and claiming the title in the adult B competition. The Association Cup for this class will also be held in Westerburg, but on April 18th.
Looking Ahead: Promotion and Relegation Battles
The coming weekend, March 21st, will be crucial for both VfL Waldbreitbach teams. The second team will compete in a home game with promotion on the line, starting at 3:00 PM. Meanwhile, the first team, now back to full strength after overcoming a series of injuries, will also play at home at 6:00 PM, facing a critical relegation battle in the district league. Weißenfels noted that the team has faced several close defeats that have put them in this position.
The first team has another crucial home game scheduled for April 25th against their direct rivals, Sinzig/Ehlingen, with a 5:00 PM start time. Weißenfels emphasized the importance of this match, stating, “On April 25th it’s time to go full throttle again from 5 p.m.”
Club Information and Contact Details
Interested in learning more about VfL Waldbreitbach and its table tennis department? You can locate an overview of the club’s offerings at www.vfl-waldbreitbach.de and on their Facebook page. Jörg Weißenfels can be contacted directly at Breitscheider Straße 14, 53547 Roßbach, or by phone at 01704017221, as detailed on myTischtennis.de.
The success of the VfL Waldbreitbach table tennis department highlights the dedication of its players and the strength of its leadership. As both teams head into crucial matches, the club and its supporters will be hoping for continued success and a positive outcome in their respective league campaigns. The upcoming games against Sinzig/Ehlingen on April 25th will be particularly important as the first team fights to avoid relegation.
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