The Sports Tribunal of the German Football Association (DFB) has imposed a fine of 14,000 euros on Bayer 04 for the unsporting conduct of its supporters on two occasions after charges were levelled by the DFB Control Committee.
Show moreBayer 04 came through the DFB Cup First Round tie in Pirmasens with a 2-1 win against fifth-tier SC Hauenstein with goals from Chicharito (39’) and Karim Bellarabi (67’). Anjelo Srzentic pulled a goal back on 81 minutes. The Werkself made hard work of the first competitive game of the season but managed to come out on top in the end. Charles Aránguiz and Hakan Calhanoglu hit the woodwork from free kicks.
Show moreThe Werkself kick off the new season on Sunday (15.30 CET in Pirmasens) with a DFB Cup First Round tie away to SC Hauenstein. Bayer 04 head coach Roger Schmidt was relaxed at the pre-match press conference on Friday as he set out his position ahead of the first competitive game of the season: “We’re really happy to say here we go again at last. The team is in good shape and we want to show on Sunday how seriously we take this competition,” declared Schmidt ahead of the cup clash with the lower league side.
Show moreJürgen Kohler is a true giant of German football. As a player he won the World Cup, Champions League and German league title, and he also made 105 international appearances for Germany.
Show moreThe start of the new season awaits. The Sportpark Husterhöhe in Pirmasens provides the stage for Sunday’s first competitive game of the new campaign for the Werkself away to SC Hauenstein.
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