Viktoria Berlin boldly to Osnabrück
After winning the second point in the third game under his direction, coach Farat Toku from promoted Viktoria Berlin is also aiming for countable points for the coming task in the relegation battle of the third football league. “We want to take something away from Osnabrück and annoy them,” said the 41-year-old after the 0-0 catch-up game against FSV Zwickau and before the away game at promotion candidates VfL Osnabrück on Saturday (2 p.m. / Magentasport).
Despite the goalless draw – the tenth game without a win – Toku was satisfied – especially with the defence. “The zero is good for the defensive. It was important that we were in good shape and that we were lucky that the balls hit the crossbar,” said Toku about the two aluminum hits by Zwickau’s Patrick Göbel within a few seconds between the 71st and 72nd. minute .
Viktoria also had two chances. In the tenth minute, Lukas Pinckert was saved by Zwickau’s goalkeeper Johannes Brinkies, and substitute Enes Küc would have integrated into stoppage time, ending the 260-minute goalless period. As such, Toku sees the point as a win and the draw as a fair result. The draw and the stability in defense gives the coach hope for the away game in Osnabrück, for which Toku also plant new signing Brooklyn Ezeh, who called in sick at the beginning of the week. “We can use him well on Saturday.”
The players who appeared after the Corona outbreak also give the coach courage for the final sprint in the relegation battle. Toku, who was signed 14 days ago to succeed Benedetto Muzzicato, is counting on the international break: “Then we’ll finally have a full week of training.”