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BR Volleys Win First Match After Coach Joel Banks' Exit, Close on Lüneburg

Assistants Alexandre Leal and Markus Steuerwald take interim charge after management cited a loss of trust in Banks.

Overview

  • Berlin defeated SV Warnemünde 3:1 one day after parting with Banks, overturning a first-set deficit.
  • The victory reduced the gap to league leader SVG Lüneburg to four points, tightening the standings at the top.
  • The nine-time defending champions sit second after an uneven start to the season and a cup semifinal loss to VfB Friedrichshafen.
  • Managing director Kaweh Niroomand said players repeatedly raised problems and that the squad no longer trusted the coach.
  • Next up is a pursuer duel in Berlin against Grizzlys Giesen on Sunday.