2. League North – UFC Pama: Coach appeals to morale

“It’s going to be a difficult season,” said coach Marian Tomcak during the preparations. Although only three rounds have been completed, the downward spiral at UFC Pama has been massive. The only positive: the 5:4 victory in Andau at the start of the league. After that, they lost 1:5 against Winden, and now 1:6 Baden in Kittsee.

In addition, there was a disqualification in every game, which is not particularly helpful given the small squad. There is another derby on Sunday at 4:30 p.m. The team will try to get out of the noose against Deutsch Jahrndorf and focus on the midfield.

Who will finally take responsibility?

What UFC Pama has been lacking recently are the types of players who can carry a team along and lead them. “It’s about appealing to morale,” said Tomcak. “Who takes responsibility?” They were not aggressive enough in the duels. “We made it very easy for the last two opponents.”

After second goalkeeper Adrian Dombovic (he replaced the sick Dusan Manuliak) was sent off with a red card, “emergency keeper” Peter Vencel had to step in. At 44 years old, he made an unexpected comeback. “I have few alternatives in terms of personnel,” says Tomcak, who hopes that Peter Gallus will be back after his injury. He was on the bench for the last two games, but they didn’t want to take any risks. His partner in the number six position, Ivans Stulajter, still has to play one game.