Bayreuth remains unscathed by Jahn Regensburg's scoring attempts
In the ongoing pre-season preparations, SSV Jahn Regensburg, under the guidance of new head coach Michael Wimmer, has made a strong start with a 7-0 victory against SpVgg Bayreuth. The match, held at ASV Burglengenfeld's pitch, was attended by 882 spectators who witnessed an impressive display of attacking football by the relegated 2. Bundesliga side.
Wimmer, who took charge of the team in June 2025, has been focusing on developing the squad's playing style and tactical understanding. While specific details about a planned training camp in Bad Gögging are not yet confirmed, Wimmer's approach involves intensive, honest work aimed at improving the team's automatisms and pressing behavior.
One of the standout performers in the game was Felix Strauss, a potential reinforcement in defense. Strauss, who previously played in Finland and Bulgaria before returning to Central Europe, impressed with solid positioning, strong tackling, and a positive demeanor. The Austrian defender, who trained under Jürgen Kohler at Viktoria Köln, has been taught the importance of maintaining control over the ball and opponents. Strauss expressed his satisfaction with the warm welcome he received from the Jahn team and staff.
Michael Wimmer also brought in 23-year-old Moldovan with Romanian citizenship, Lado Akhalaia, in the second half. Akhalaia, who previously played for Würzburg Kickers and received his football education at Inter Milan, made an immediate impact, scoring a goal in the 64th minute.
However, despite a strong start, the Regensburg side missed several chances in the game. Wimmer acknowledged this, stating that while scoring seven goals is impressive, there is still work to be done. Notably, former Jahn player Jann George was shown a yellow-red card for repeated protesting in the 67th minute of the game.
Goals were scored by Dejan Galjen (8', 60'), Davis Asante (10'), Phil Beckhoff (21'), Fabian Ziegler (57'), Lado Akhalaia (64'), and Jakob Seibold (76'). The team's prolific scoring in the test games, with a total of 26 goals in four games, has been praised by Wimmer as quite an achievement.
As the pre-season progresses, Wimmer's focus on tactical preparation and team building is evident. With the team showing promising signs, Regensburg fans are eagerly anticipating the upcoming season.
SSV Jahn Regensburg, with their new coach Michael Wimmer, is considering a training camp in Bad Gögging to fine-tune their pressing behavior and automatisms. Meanwhile, Moldovan midfielder Lado Akhalaia, a recent acquisition from Würzburg Kickers, scored his debut goal for the club in the 64th minute of their 7-0 win against SpVgg Bayreuth, showcasing the potential of Europe's football leagues in Regensburg's squad.
