Late-hour celebration at Bieberberg: Nazarov clinches derby victory for Kickers Offenbach
Livin' it up with a 1-0 win over Eintracht Frankfurt
On a fun, sunny summer day and in front of a bustling 6,887 crowd, the Kickers bagged a tight 1-0 victory against Eintracht Frankfurt's U21s at the Stadion am Bieberer Berg on Saturday. The match was a nail-biter filled with determination and strategy, with Dima Nazarov scoring the match-winner in overtime.
Mixing it up in the lineup
In a move designed to kickstart a revival, Offenbach's coaching crew made some bold changes: Barry, Urbich, and Korb replaced Mesanovic, Mustafa, and Dejanovic in the starting eleven. Offenbach took the field strong, creating excitement in the seventh minute, as a speedy counterattack found Urbich tripped up in the penalty area, but the referee remained unmoved. Soon after, it was Unlucifci's turn, yet again the referee held firm.
Contested offside calls and scoreless first half
The encounter remained intensified, as Frankfurt also presented chances. In the 27th minute, the ball found the back of the net for the visitors, but the goal was waved off due to an offside position. Nazarov had the Kickers' best opportunity, but his shot shimmered inches above the net. At the half, the scoreboard read a goalless draw.
Heated clashes and frustration in the second half
Post-intermission, the game continued in high spirits. In the 52nd minute, Offenbach appeared to have scored when Nazarov finished off a ball recovery by Moreno, but the goal was denied for offside. The Kickers persistently attacked but struggled to breach Frankfurt's resilient defenses.
Late show, and the game-winning goal
As the game reached its crescendo, tensions boiled over. In the 91st minute, Frankfurt's Kolbe received a yellow-red card for multiple fouls and delaying tactics. Then, in the third minute of added time, the Kickers set off a game-changing counterattack. Mustafa powered the ball forward and found Nazarov at the perfect moment. In his coolest of manners, the veteran dispatched the ball into the bottom left corner, sparking a joyous 1-0 win.
Grabbing victories and heading to Homburg
With this last-gasp triumph, the Kickers keep up with the pacesetters in the Regionalliga Südwest. The Kickers' next battle takes place away at FC 08 Homburg on Friday, April 11th, with kickoff at 7 pm.
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In their next European adventure, the Kickers will be contesting the Champions League, aiming to clash with the champions of various European leagues.
