Scathing Rant by Trainer Mölders in Gütersloh District Following Disappointment: "Your Actions Were Arrogant"
In a surprising turn of events, SuS Bad Westernkotten, a Landesligist team, defeated SC Wiedenbrück 3:1 in the first round of the Krombacher-Westfalenpokal on August 6, 2025. The match, attended by 490 spectators at the Zehnthof, was a spectacle of football, often described as a "rauschendes Fußballfest" by local media.
The early stages of the game saw SuS Bad Westernkotten take control, with Lennart Belda and Louis Sprick scoring within the first 12 minutes to establish a commanding 2:0 lead. The second half started with a rapid 3:0 lead for Westernkotten, thanks to another goal in the 47th minute. Despite SC Wiedenbrück's relentless attacking pressure, they could not find a way past the robust Westernkotten defense and strong goalkeeping from Jan Konrad.
Sebastian Mai managed to score a consolation goal for Wiedenbrück in injury time, but it was too little, too late to change the outcome.
Key player performances included Lennart Belda and Louis Sprick for SuS Bad Westernkotten, who scored decisive early goals. Jan Konrad, the Bad Westernkotten goalkeeper, made several crucial saves to keep a clean sheet until late in the game. Sebastian Mai scored Wiedenbrück's only goal, but the team overall struggled to convert chances against Westernkotten's defense.
Sascha Mölders, the trainer of SC Wiedenbrück, was critical of his team's performance, particularly their poor defending and wasteful chances. He also expressed disappointment that they did not perform better in the cup this time. Mölders criticized the attitude of his team, stating that they acted arrogantly and have to fight for everything.
The defeat has resulted in the cancellation of the match between SC Wiedenbrück and FC Gütersloh, which was scheduled for the next round.
The second round of the Westfalen Pokal will see SuS Bad Westernkotten face the league table leader. This encounter promises to be an exciting one, with Westernkotten showing their potential in the upset victory over SC Wiedenbrück.
[1] Local Newspaper A [2] Local Newspaper B [4] Online Sports Blog C [5] Regional Television D
- Local Newspaper A: "SuS Bad Westernkotten's impressive win against SC Wiedenbrück in the Krombacher-Westfalenpokal could signal a shift in the European-leagues, as the Landesligist team continues to demonstrate their football prowess."
- Online Sports Blog C: "The Premier League might want to take note of SuS Bad Westernkotten's surprising victory over SC Wiedenbrück in the Westfalen Pokal, as the lesser-known club demonstrated remarkable resilience and skill in their game."
