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WSV Faces Crucial Matches Against Cologne and SC Wiedenbrück

West Sport Verein (WSV) is gearing up for a challenging week ahead, with two crucial matches on the horizon. On August 10th, WSV will face SW Essen in the second round of the Niederrhein Cup at 7:30 pm. This is followed by a vital league match against 1. FC Köln on August 13th at the Zoo Stadium, with kick-off set for 2 pm.

The sports director of WSV, Gaetano Manno, acknowledges the importance of these games, stating that the league is tight, and they need to score points. WSV has slipped to 15th place after the initial matches of the sixth matchday, and a win against Cologne could significantly improve their standing in the league.

Cologne, currently last in the table with three points and a 6:14 goal difference, is under pressure, having won only one game and lost four in the league so far. However, the team boasts many talented players, who, despite being prone to mistakes, could pose a threat to WSV.

WSV will be without Kadi Atmaca for the Cologne match, with the team taking it day by day before deciding whether he can play. Additionally, Semir Saric, Subaru Nishimura, Alwin Weber, and Muhammed Bejdic will be out for longer.

Prior to these crucial matches, WSV will play a friendly against SpVg. Hagen 1911 on August 4th at 7 pm. This will provide an opportunity for the team to fine-tune their strategies and prepare for the upcoming challenges.

In a recent match, WSV suffered an unlucky 0:1 loss against Schalke's U23. However, they can take heart from Timo Bornemann's goal on April 11, which helped them win 1:0 at the Rhine.

Manno emphasizes the need to exploit Cologne's mistakes consistently if WSV is to secure a much-needed victory. A win in Cologne could see WSV climb as high as 11th place in the league standings.

The second round of the Niederrhein Cup match against SW Essen promises to be an exciting encounter, with both teams eager to secure a victory. The league match against Cologne, however, is undoubtedly the highlight of WSV's schedule, with both teams vying for much-needed points in their respective league campaigns.