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Erzgebirge Aue Closes Long-Delayed European Cup Tie With 2-0 Win, Launches Bad Gögging Camp

Driven by fan efforts, the 1960 revival drew over 1,000 supporters to Lurgan, with the squad then flying to Bavaria for intense preseason drills.

Die beiden Vereine verbindet eine Fan-Freundschaft.
Aue Fans in Nordirland
Glenavon FC -  Erzgebirge Aue

Overview

  • Erik Weinhauer scored twice as Aue secured a 2-0 victory over Glenavon FC to finish the long-postponed European Cup tie from 1960.
  • More than 1,000 supporters traveled to Lurgan and staged a march to Mourneview Park in a display of fan commitment.
  • Hours after the match, the squad flew from Dublin to Munich before taking a bus to the Hotel Marc Aurel in Bad Gögging to begin their camp.
  • The six-day training block includes nine field sessions and a scheduled test match against Bayreuth while medical and recovery routines run through the week.
  • Sporting director Matthias Heidrich canceled the planned friendly against Würzburger FV to optimize the training schedule, with plans for either a third-division side or Polish champions Zaglebie Lubin on July 26.