Karetsas’ Ankle Cause for Widespread Concern

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Thanks to goals from Enzo Duarte dos Santos, Kevin Mutove, Ayman Azhil, and an own goal, the Black and Yellows celebrated their fourth consecutive win and remain undefeated in the Regionalliga West.","exportedType":"text/html"},"scheduledPush":{"multiLine":false,"dataType":"boolean","name":"scheduledPush","title":"Scheduled Push Notification?","multiValue":false,"value":false,"exportedType":"boolean"},"disableAdsOnNewsPage":{"multiLine":false,"dataType":"boolean","name":"disableAdsOnNewsPage","title":"Disable Ads on News Page","multiValue":false,"value":false,"exportedType":"boolean"},"text":{"multiLine":true,"dataType":"string","name":"text","html":"<h2><b>Team News<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>Compared to the last-minute victory against SG Wattenscheid 09, head coach Daniel Rios made four changes to his starting lineup. Kevin Mutove, Luca Reggiani, Enzo Duarte dos Santos, and Daniel Sumbu replaced Nanitonda Quiala, Fadi Zarqelain, Samuele Inacio, and the injured Mussa Kaba in the starting lineup.<\/p>\n<h2><b>Match Summary<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>Dortmund took the initiative early on. In the 13th minute, a shot by Mutove was blocked, but six minutes later, BVB took the lead. Ayman Azhil sent Arne Wessels down the left flank with a long ball. Wessels\u2019 cross found Dos Santos, who headed the ball into the net unmarked to give his team the lead (19th minute). Shortly thereafter, BVB added to their lead. Once again, Azhil set up the goal with a precise pass to Sumbu. The attacking player flicked the ball on with his head to Mutove, who also finished with a header to make it 2\u20130 (24th minute).<\/p>\n<p>Then, out of nowhere, SC Wiedenbrück pulled one back. In the 29th minute, Marius Zentler received the ball following a combination play down the right flank and fired it decisively into the near corner to make it 1\u20132. At the other end, Mutove narrowly missed scoring Dortmund\u2019s third goal after a shot by Finn Fuchs. Instead, Wiedenbrück managed to equalize: After Dortmund lost possession while building up play, the hosts quickly transitioned on the counter. Niklas Tuppeck took advantage of Silas Ostrzinski\u2019s positioning and lifted the ball over the Dortmund goalkeeper in the 36th minute to make it 2\u20132.<\/p>\n<p>The first notable chance of the second half belonged to Emre Aydinel, whose shot was confidently saved by Ostrzinski. In the 78th minute, substitute Zarqelain cut into the penalty area from the right and was brought down. The referee awarded a penalty kick. Azhil stepped up and confidently converted it into the lower right corner to give his team a 3\u20132 lead (79th minute). Shortly afterward, Malik Hodroj failed to capitalize on the next good opportunity, as his shot was stopped by Wiedenbrück goalkeeper Lukas Kasparek.<\/p>\n<p>In the closing stages, events unfolded rapidly: Tim Degener was sent on a run with a long ball, prompting Kasparek to rush out of his goal and clear the ball with a header. In doing so, the goalkeeper struck the Dortmund player in the face with his knee and was shown a red card. The Black and Yellows were unable to capitalize on the resulting free kick.<\/p>\n<p>In the sixth minute of stoppage time, BVB finally sealed the victory. Wiedenbrück threw everything forward one last time, but Dortmund countered calmly down the left flank. Wessels tried to play the ball into the middle, but Furkan Yilmaz unfortunately deflected the cross into his own net. This sealed the 4-2 away victory and the team\u2019s fourth straight win.<\/p>\n<h2><b>Looking Ahead<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>BVB\u2019s U23s face their next challenge in the Regionalliga West as early as this coming Friday (October 23, live on LEAGUES). Rios\u2019s squad will host Bonner SC at 7:30 p.m. at Stadion Rote Erde.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>U23:<\/b> Ostrzinski \u2013 Fuchs, Mane (62\u2019 Verlaat), Reggiani, Hodroj (85\u2019 Quiala) \u2013 Yamamoto, Azhil, Dos Santos (62\u2019 Degener) \u2013 Wessels, Sumbu (62\u2019 Zarqelain), Mutove (76\u2019 Wüstenhagen)<b><br>\n Goals:<\/b> &nbsp;0:1 Dos Santos (19'), 0:2 Mutove (24'), 1:2 Zentler (29'), 2:2 Tuppeck (36'), 2:3 Azhil (79'), 2:4 Yilmaz (90+6', own goal)<br>\n<b>Red card:<\/b> Kasparek (90+2')<br>\n<i>Ruben Bartsch<\/i><\/p>\n","title":"Text","multiValue":false,"value":"<h2><b>Team News<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>Compared to the last-minute victory against SG Wattenscheid 09, head coach Daniel Rios made four changes to his starting lineup. Kevin Mutove, Luca Reggiani, Enzo Duarte dos Santos, and Daniel Sumbu replaced Nanitonda Quiala, Fadi Zarqelain, Samuele Inacio, and the injured Mussa Kaba in the starting lineup.<\/p>\n<h2><b>Match Summary<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>Dortmund took the initiative early on. In the 13th minute, a shot by Mutove was blocked, but six minutes later, BVB took the lead. Ayman Azhil sent Arne Wessels down the left flank with a long ball. Wessels\u2019 cross found Dos Santos, who headed the ball into the net unmarked to give his team the lead (19th minute). Shortly thereafter, BVB added to their lead. Once again, Azhil set up the goal with a precise pass to Sumbu. The attacking player flicked the ball on with his head to Mutove, who also finished with a header to make it 2\u20130 (24th minute).<\/p>\n<p>Then, out of nowhere, SC Wiedenbrück pulled one back. In the 29th minute, Marius Zentler received the ball following a combination play down the right flank and fired it decisively into the near corner to make it 1\u20132. At the other end, Mutove narrowly missed scoring Dortmund\u2019s third goal after a shot by Finn Fuchs. Instead, Wiedenbrück managed to equalize: After Dortmund lost possession while building up play, the hosts quickly transitioned on the counter. Niklas Tuppeck took advantage of Silas Ostrzinski\u2019s positioning and lifted the ball over the Dortmund goalkeeper in the 36th minute to make it 2\u20132.<\/p>\n<p>The first notable chance of the second half belonged to Emre Aydinel, whose shot was confidently saved by Ostrzinski. In the 78th minute, substitute Zarqelain cut into the penalty area from the right and was brought down. The referee awarded a penalty kick. Azhil stepped up and confidently converted it into the lower right corner to give his team a 3\u20132 lead (79th minute). Shortly afterward, Malik Hodroj failed to capitalize on the next good opportunity, as his shot was stopped by Wiedenbrück goalkeeper Lukas Kasparek.<\/p>\n<p>In the closing stages, events unfolded rapidly: Tim Degener was sent on a run with a long ball, prompting Kasparek to rush out of his goal and clear the ball with a header. In doing so, the goalkeeper struck the Dortmund player in the face with his knee and was shown a red card. The Black and Yellows were unable to capitalize on the resulting free kick.<\/p>\n<p>In the sixth minute of stoppage time, BVB finally sealed the victory. Wiedenbrück threw everything forward one last time, but Dortmund countered calmly down the left flank. Wessels tried to play the ball into the middle, but Furkan Yilmaz unfortunately deflected the cross into his own net. This sealed the 4-2 away victory and the team\u2019s fourth straight win.<\/p>\n<h2><b>Looking Ahead<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>BVB\u2019s U23s face their next challenge in the Regionalliga West as early as this coming Friday (October 23, live on LEAGUES). Rios\u2019s squad will host Bonner SC at 7:30 p.m. at Stadion Rote Erde.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>U23:<\/b> Ostrzinski \u2013 Fuchs, Mane (62\u2019 Verlaat), Reggiani, Hodroj (85\u2019 Quiala) \u2013 Yamamoto, Azhil, Dos Santos (62\u2019 Degener) \u2013 Wessels, Sumbu (62\u2019 Zarqelain), Mutove (76\u2019 Wüstenhagen)<b><br>\n Goals:<\/b> &nbsp;0:1 Dos Santos (19'), 0:2 Mutove (24'), 1:2 Zentler (29'), 2:2 Tuppeck (36'), 2:3 Azhil (79'), 2:4 Yilmaz (90+6', own goal)<br>\n<b>Red card:<\/b> Kasparek (90+2')<br>\n<i>Ruben Bartsch<\/i><\/p>\n","exportedType":"text/html"},"id":"editable-6d26a1f253","prio":{"multiLine":false,"dataType":"boolean","name":"prio","title":"Prio (Clubplatform)","multiValue":false,"value":false,"exportedType":"boolean"},"headline":{"multiLine":false,"dataType":"string","name":"headline","title":"Headline","multiValue":false,"value":"U23 Celebrates Fourth Straight Win","exportedType":"text/plain"},"author":{"multiLine":false,"dataType":"string","name":"author","title":"Author","multiValue":false,"exportedType":"text/plain"},"teaserType":"relatedContent","match":{"multiLine":false,"dataType":"content-fragment","name":"match","title":"Related Match","multiValue":true,"exportedType":"text/plain"},"externalId":{"multiLine":false,"dataType":"string","name":"externalId","title":"External ID (Clubplatform)","multiValue":false,"exportedType":"text/plain"},"displayOnHome":{"multiLine":false,"dataType":"boolean","name":"displayOnHome","title":"Display in News Wall on Homepage","multiValue":false,"value":true,"exportedType":"boolean"},"url":{"multiLine":false,"dataType":"string","name":"url","title":"Vanity URL (LEAVE EMPTY FOR AUTOMATIC VANITY URL. 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While four of Karetsas' six passes found teammates, the teenager also showed impressive grit, proving nearly impossible to beat in battles for the ball. He won four of his five duels, including dispossessing Rani Khedira just outside the Union penalty area in the 67th minute, only to go down injured during the second part of the play. Karetsas' foot got caught in the grass as the young attacker drove to the end line and fought to prevent the opposing team's captain from winning the ball back.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHe twisted his ankle,&quot; said Managing Director for Sport Lars Ricken. &quot;Something's not quite right with it. We\u2019ll have to do further testing to determine how serious the injury is.&quot; While the final diagnosis is pending, Ricken called the problem \u201cat least serious enough that he couldn\u2019t keep playing.\u201d Sporting Director Ole Book added, \u201cLet\u2019s hope it\u2019s not too serious. At the moment, I don't feel good about it.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img data-assetref=\"53-Karetsas-1792255917946\" src=\"/content/dam/bvbweb/en/news/2026/10/17/bl-fakten/53-Karetsas.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p>By replacing Karetsas, 17-year-old Mathis Albert made his first Bundesliga appearance of the season and the second of his career.&nbsp;<i>(br)<\/i><\/p>\n","title":"Text","multiValue":false,"value":"<p>When the Greece international came on in the 62nd minute, he added a noticable spark to his side's play. While four of Karetsas' six passes found teammates, the teenager also showed impressive grit, proving nearly impossible to beat in battles for the ball. He won four of his five duels, including dispossessing Rani Khedira just outside the Union penalty area in the 67th minute, only to go down injured during the second part of the play. Karetsas' foot got caught in the grass as the young attacker drove to the end line and fought to prevent the opposing team's captain from winning the ball back.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHe twisted his ankle,&quot; said Managing Director for Sport Lars Ricken. &quot;Something's not quite right with it. We\u2019ll have to do further testing to determine how serious the injury is.&quot; While the final diagnosis is pending, Ricken called the problem \u201cat least serious enough that he couldn\u2019t keep playing.\u201d Sporting Director Ole Book added, \u201cLet\u2019s hope it\u2019s not too serious. 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I think the team rose to the challenge, playing with great intensity and physicality from the start. Of course, that also made the game a bit disjointed. We did create chances when we got into our rhythm and tried to attack with purpose.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><b>Ole Book <\/b>(in the mixed zone): \u201cWe\u2019re disappointed. We wanted to do a lot more. To get in behind, you need to be play with more courage all over the field. We started doing that far too late. When we're bolder, we play really good football and are able to put pressure on our opponents. We have a specific problem. When we trail \u2014 as we did in Norway \u2014 or when we feel like time is running out late in a match, we play much better. That\u2019s the issue we need to focus on.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img data-assetref=\"54-Anton-1792254355398\" src=\"/content/dam/bvbweb/en/news/2026/10/17/bl-reaktionen/54-Anton.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p><b>Waldemar Anton <\/b>(in the mixed zone): \u201cThere are things we\u2019re not doing well in the final third at the moment. We simply make the wrong decisions. That\u2019s something we can work through and thoroughly analyze, though. We just need to keep our calm. As I said, we're a young team. We\u2019ll work through this and do even better going forward. We're all going through this experience together. We have to fight and work hard to get back on track. That little bit of luck we're missing in the final third is something you have to earn. 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Konstantinos Karetsas, who had just come on as a substitute, injured his ankle without any contact from an opposing player, Mathis Albert coming on nto replace the Greece international (79').<\/p>\n<p>Guirassy\u2019s header on a Ryerson free kick came close to finding the net (79'), and BVB's target forward was forced too far wide following a quality pass by Nmecha (89'). In stoppage time, a cross narrowly evaded the head of Guirassy, surprising Albert and preventing the American from directing the ball on goal.<\/p>\n<p><img data-assetref=\"55-Union2-1792247453809\" src=\"/content/dam/bvbweb/en/news/2026/10/17/bl-spielbericht/55-Union2.jpg\"><\/p>\n<h2>1. 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Following a 2-2 draw against Werder Bremen in the Bundesliga and a 0-1 loss to FK Bodø/Glimt in the UEFA Champions League, head coach Niko Kovac\u2019s team is determined to get back on track.","exportedType":"text/html"},"scheduledPush":{"multiLine":false,"dataType":"boolean","name":"scheduledPush","title":"Scheduled Push Notification?","multiValue":false,"value":false,"exportedType":"boolean"},"disableAdsOnNewsPage":{"multiLine":false,"dataType":"boolean","name":"disableAdsOnNewsPage","title":"Disable Ads on News Page","multiValue":false,"value":false,"exportedType":"boolean"},"text":{"multiLine":true,"dataType":"string","name":"text","html":"<h2>The scenario<\/h2>\n<p>For BVB head coach Niko Kovac, the situation ahead of the away game at Stadion An der Alten Försterei is clear: \u201cWe want to take three points there. But we know how difficult it is there. Last season we won 3-0, but it was still a tough battle right up to the last second. I expect the same tomorrow.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>After an initially outstanding start to the season with six consecutive wins in competitive matches, Borussia Dortmund has recently suffered its first setbacks. The home game against Werder Bremen ended in a 2\u20132 draw, and on Wednesday evening, they suffered their first loss of the season in the UEFA Champions League against FK Bodø/Glimt. Kovac emphasizes that he wants his team to quickly learn the right lessons from these games: \u201cWe took a fall, and now we\u2019re getting back on our feet. It\u2019s a process.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The situation heading into the matchup against the \u201cEisernen\u201d looks very promising from BVB\u2019s perspective: If they secure their third away win in their third away game, the Black and Yellows will definitely jump back to first place in the standings. The current leader, SC Freiburg, doesn\u2019t play until Sunday, when they\u2019ll face Bayer Leverkusen on the road.&nbsp; &nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Squad<\/h2>\n<p>With Giannis Konstantelias and Emre Can (both recovering from ACL tears), two long-term absentees are not in Borussia Dortmund\u2019s roster; Justin Lerma will also remain sidelined with his thigh injury. Otherwise, Borussia Dortmund can travel to Berlin-Köpenick with a full squad. <a href=\"https://www.bvb.de/de/en/news/news-overview/news.html/2026/10/16/Kovac-Calls-Players-to-Account-Ahead-of-Away-Game-in-Berlin.html\" target=\"_blank\">Further details on the BVB roster.<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Opponent<\/h2>\n<p>Under new head coach Mauro Lustrinelli, Union Berlin initially struggled to find their footing in the new season. The capital city club earned just one point in the first four Bundesliga matchdays, marking their worst start to a season since their promotion to the Bundesliga in 2019. Their 17th-place standing and goal differential (4:17) were also historically poor at that point.<\/p>\n<p>Last weekend, however, Union managed a crucial breakthrough: With a 1-0 away win at SV Elversberg, the Berliners celebrated their first victory of the season and climbed to 16th place in the standings.<\/p>\n<p>Niko Kovac has great respect for Saturday\u2019s opponent: \u201cIn their last game against Elversberg, they returned to the level of intensity and aggressiveness they\u2019ve shown in recent years. It\u2019s going to be intense! We\u2019ll have to push ourselves to the limit and win the battles they force upon us. If you think you can just go there and coast through the game, it\u2019ll be tough. Many teams have already learned that the hard way,\u201d warns the BVB coach.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img data-assetref=\"union-1-1792150303188\" src=\"/content/dam/bvbweb/en/news/2026/10/16/vorbericht-union-berlin/union-1.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p><img data-assetref=\"union-2-1792150317231\" src=\"/content/dam/bvbweb/en/news/2026/10/16/vorbericht-union-berlin/union-2.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p>Kovac also recalls Union\u2019s many goals from set pieces and emphasizes: \u201cThey\u2019re very dangerous there. We can\u2019t afford to give them much room in that area.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The Berlin squad includes Tom Rothe, a former Borussian who hasn\u2019t missed a single minute of play at left back this Bundesliga season.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>A Draw Is Out of the Question<\/h2>\n<p>Borussia Dortmund and Union Berlin have faced each other 14 times in the Bundesliga so far. Not a single one of those 14 matches ended in a draw. 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The home game against Werder Bremen ended in a 2\u20132 draw, and on Wednesday evening, they suffered their first loss of the season in the UEFA Champions League against FK Bodø/Glimt. Kovac emphasizes that he wants his team to quickly learn the right lessons from these games: \u201cWe took a fall, and now we\u2019re getting back on our feet. It\u2019s a process.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The situation heading into the matchup against the \u201cEisernen\u201d looks very promising from BVB\u2019s perspective: If they secure their third away win in their third away game, the Black and Yellows will definitely jump back to first place in the standings. The current leader, SC Freiburg, doesn\u2019t play until Sunday, when they\u2019ll face Bayer Leverkusen on the road.&nbsp; &nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Squad<\/h2>\n<p>With Giannis Konstantelias and Emre Can (both recovering from ACL tears), two long-term absentees are not in Borussia Dortmund\u2019s roster; Justin Lerma will also remain sidelined with his thigh injury. Otherwise, Borussia Dortmund can travel to Berlin-Köpenick with a full squad. <a href=\"https://www.bvb.de/de/en/news/news-overview/news.html/2026/10/16/Kovac-Calls-Players-to-Account-Ahead-of-Away-Game-in-Berlin.html\" target=\"_blank\">Further details on the BVB roster.<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Opponent<\/h2>\n<p>Under new head coach Mauro Lustrinelli, Union Berlin initially struggled to find their footing in the new season. The capital city club earned just one point in the first four Bundesliga matchdays, marking their worst start to a season since their promotion to the Bundesliga in 2019. Their 17th-place standing and goal differential (4:17) were also historically poor at that point.<\/p>\n<p>Last weekend, however, Union managed a crucial breakthrough: With a 1-0 away win at SV Elversberg, the Berliners celebrated their first victory of the season and climbed to 16th place in the standings.<\/p>\n<p>Niko Kovac has great respect for Saturday\u2019s opponent: \u201cIn their last game against Elversberg, they returned to the level of intensity and aggressiveness they\u2019ve shown in recent years. It\u2019s going to be intense! We\u2019ll have to push ourselves to the limit and win the battles they force upon us. If you think you can just go there and coast through the game, it\u2019ll be tough. Many teams have already learned that the hard way,\u201d warns the BVB coach.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img data-assetref=\"union-1-1792150303188\" src=\"/content/dam/bvbweb/en/news/2026/10/16/vorbericht-union-berlin/union-1.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p><img data-assetref=\"union-2-1792150317231\" src=\"/content/dam/bvbweb/en/news/2026/10/16/vorbericht-union-berlin/union-2.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p>Kovac also recalls Union\u2019s many goals from set pieces and emphasizes: \u201cThey\u2019re very dangerous there. We can\u2019t afford to give them much room in that area.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The Berlin squad includes Tom Rothe, a former Borussian who hasn\u2019t missed a single minute of play at left back this Bundesliga season.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>A Draw Is Out of the Question<\/h2>\n<p>Borussia Dortmund and Union Berlin have faced each other 14 times in the Bundesliga so far. Not a single one of those 14 matches ended in a draw. 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For their next match, the BVB Women will travel to Vorwärts Spoho Cologne on Sunday (18 Oct., 3 p.m.). In Cologne, the team will be without Paula Reimann, while Marina Scholz will return to the matchday roster.&nbsp;<\/p>\n","title":"Teaser Text","multiValue":false,"value":"Last week, the BVB Women solidified their lead at the top of the table with their biggest win in the Regionalliga (11\u20130). For their next match, the BVB Women will travel to Vorwärts Spoho Cologne on Sunday (18 Oct., 3 p.m.). In Cologne, the team will be without Paula Reimann, while Marina Scholz will return to the matchday roster.","exportedType":"text/html"},"scheduledPush":{"multiLine":false,"dataType":"boolean","name":"scheduledPush","title":"Scheduled Push Notification?","multiValue":false,"value":false,"exportedType":"boolean"},"disableAdsOnNewsPage":{"multiLine":false,"dataType":"boolean","name":"disableAdsOnNewsPage","title":"Disable Ads on News Page","multiValue":false,"value":false,"exportedType":"boolean"},"text":{"multiLine":true,"dataType":"string","name":"text","html":"<h2><b>The scenario<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>Last weekend, the BVB women celebrated their 11-0 home victory over Rhenania Bottrop, marking BVB\u2019s biggest win in the Regionalliga West. In doing so, the players not only fulfilled Coach Markus Högner\u2019s request to thrill the 3,034 fans at Rote Erde Stadium but also further extended their lead at the top of the standings. In addition to 24 points from eight games, the BVB Women also boast a perfect goal differential of 42\u20130.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b>Team News<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>Due to recurring Achilles tendon issues, Paula Reimann will have to take a break in the coming weeks. \u201cThe inflammation needs to subside first, which will take some time and requires rest,\u201d explains Markus Högner.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>There is good news, however, regarding Marina Scholz: After missing six games, the midfielder will be back in the matchday squad on Sunday. Over the past two weeks, she has been gaining playing time with the second team and has scored three goals in the process.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Emilia Pauls also saw extended playing time in the second team\u2019s match last weekend. After a lengthy absence due to injury, the forward is now focused on getting back into the swing of things.<\/p>\n<h2><b>Opponent<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>\u201cVorwärts Spoho Köln is a solid Regionalliga team that\u2019s well-organized and can be particularly dangerous at home,\u201d emphasizes Markus Högner. Their fourteenth-place standing in the standings is primarily due to the fact that the team has so far played mainly against opponents from the upper half of the table. Last weekend, the Cologne women lost to third-place MSV Duisburg only in stoppage time.<\/p>\n<p>On the final matchday of the 2025\u201326 Regionalliga season, the BVB Women won decisively, 8\u20130, against Vorwärts Spoho Köln at Rote Erde Stadium\u2014they also secured a 4\u20130 away victory in the first leg.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b>Training in the Footbonaut<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>In addition to team training on Wednesday and Thursday\u2014which this week focused on speed and proper positioning\u2014the BVB women train every Friday using a high-tech training device to improve their reaction speed, anticipation, and passing accuracy. The so-called Footbonaut, a large square cage with an artificial turf surface, is equipped with eight ball-shooting machines. The machines feed balls into play at varying speeds, heights, and with different spin, which the players must control and return to one of 72 designated areas. 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Last weekend, the Cologne women lost to third-place MSV Duisburg only in stoppage time.<\/p>\n<p>On the final matchday of the 2025\u201326 Regionalliga season, the BVB Women won decisively, 8\u20130, against Vorwärts Spoho Köln at Rote Erde Stadium\u2014they also secured a 4\u20130 away victory in the first leg.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b>Training in the Footbonaut<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>In addition to team training on Wednesday and Thursday\u2014which this week focused on speed and proper positioning\u2014the BVB women train every Friday using a high-tech training device to improve their reaction speed, anticipation, and passing accuracy. The so-called Footbonaut, a large square cage with an artificial turf surface, is equipped with eight ball-shooting machines. The machines feed balls into play at varying speeds, heights, and with different spin, which the players must control and return to one of 72 designated areas. 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