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Duisburg Target Fourth Straight Win at Verl as 2,000 Away Fans Travel

Verl chase a first victory after three draws in a match that precedes the international break.

Overview

  • Newly promoted MSV Duisburg opened the 3. Liga season with three wins and visit SC Verl in the first NRW duel of their campaign.
  • Coach Dietmar Hirsch set a clear aim for the trip, saying his team wants three points and emphasizing active, hard, high-intensity play.
  • SC Verl remain unbeaten but were disappointed by a 1:1 against VfB Stuttgart II after playing much of the match with a numerical advantage.
  • The visitors received 2,000 tickets for the roughly 5,200-capacity Sportclub-Arena, raising expectations of a strong Duisburg presence.
  • After this fourth matchday, the league pauses for internationals, with Duisburg hosting SV Wehen Wiesbaden and Verl visiting TSG Hoffenheim II on 13 September.