Föching fights bravely: Fairness prize despite the district final defeat!

Föching fights bravely: Fairness prize despite the district final defeat!

On July 9, 2025, the mood at the district finale of the Merkur Cup was tense and full of expectations at FC Eichenau. The Sportfreunde Föching competed to do their best - and eighth, despite a painful place. After a first game against the favorite TSV Dorfen, which they lost 4-2, the föchinger put everything on one card. It was an emotional appearance in which they even catch up with a gap of 0: 2 and temporarily expose 2: 2 before they ended the game with three other goals.

But the disappointment about leaving was alleviated by the recognition of their fair playing style. The young kickers were allowed to accept the fairness price, an award that shows that sporty fairness is lived in the ranks of the föchinger. Coach Valentin Stein and Lukas Vollmer, who passionately lead the team, were proud of their protégés who gave so much that day.

with fighter heart to the end

In the second game, the föchinger had to compete against SV Pullach, just just lost 2: 3. After the possibility of moving into the semi -finals, the pressure from the players' shoulders fell. This may have been the moment when the team could bloom. In a subsequent game for seventh place, TSV Gilching competed and presented the föchinger with further challenges - the result: a defeat with 1: 5.

The special football day was not only shaped by the games, but also by the support of the parents and club representatives. These are the invisible heroes who work behind the scenes and lay the foundation for such experiences. As part of the values of amateur football shows, the voluntary commitment ensures social and economic added value that enriches the entire society. According to a study by the DFB, football in Germany has an enormous social added value and makes an important contribution to the health of the population ( bfv.de ).

A look into the future

After the exciting day at the Merkur Cup, coach Stein and Vollmer look forward to the upcoming D-youth season. "There is a lot of potential in these boys," says Stein. Even if the results on the pitch do not always shine, the team spirit and the support they have experienced is priceless. The DFB has highlighted the value of such engagements with its #ehrenamtamtamtunshamt, and this also applies to the small clubs like the Sportfreunde Föching.

The event, which was also accompanied by a traditional summer tournament on the Fichtholz, once again shows how valuable amateur football is for the community. The föchinger players and supporters are ready to take all the learned to the next season. It remains exciting to observe what successes you will celebrate.

For more information about the district finals of the Merkur Cup, read Here .