Gladbach II is on the verge of salvation in the Regionalliga West. And Cologne’s super talent Jaka Cuber Potocnik will probably shoot Lippstadt into the Oberliga.
The Sunday of the decision in the Regionalliga West. The relegation battle really came down to the wire. Borussia Mönchengladbach’s U23s were guests at Fortuna Düsseldorf’s U23s.
At the same time, the U21s of 1. FC Köln had to play at SV Lippstadt. For Lippstadt and Gladbach, it was all to play for in the basement of the league. Gladbach handled the pressure better and won the Rhine derby in Düsseldorf 3:0.
Gladbach led at the break thanks to a goal from Shio Fukada. After the changeover, Mika Schroers and Jacob Italiano sealed the win. A big step for Gladbach towards staying in the league.
At the same time, Gladbach’s arch-rivals from Cologne helped the “Foals”. FC won 3:1 at SV Lippstadt and increased FCL’s relegation worries almost immeasurably. The great Cologne forward talent Jaka Cuber Potocnik scored twice.
In between, Ibrahim Sori Kaba equalized before Emin Kujovic put Cologne back in the lead. This means that, in addition to Alemannia Aachen’s promotion to the 3rd division, there is now also more clarity at the other end of the table.
The four relegated teams are also as good as certain. There will be four relegated teams because MSV Duisburg will be relegated to the Regionalliga according to human judgment.
And Gladbach have probably taken the decisive step here. With 35 points, they now have a five-point lead over Lippstadt three matchdays before the end of the season – and the better goal difference. Should MSV be relegated, SVL’s place will be the first relegation spot
In that case, Wegberg-Beeck and Rot Weiss Ahlen would already be relegated. It’s just not official yet because MSV can mathematically still hold on to the 3rd division. SSVg Velbert must also plan for the Oberliga. The gap to Gladbach after this matchday: seven points and the worse goal difference.
In the Regionalliga, the course is set three match days before the end