SpVgg Holzgerlingen II: Championship without a game – a shame?

SpVgg Holzgerlingen II: Championship without a game – a shame?

SpVgg Holzgerlingen II has secured the title of champions of the district football league B, season VII, in Stuttgart/Böblingen. This happened in a rather unusual way, because the direct competitor, SV Oberjesingen II, canceled the planned game. As a result, the championship was decided by a 3-0 score at the green table [krzbb.de].

The final round of the league, originally scheduled for June 7, 2025, was canceled due to three game cancellations. This meant that only two regular games took place in the season finale. This meant that the Holzgerlingen team were not only able to claim first place, but also performed a kick of their own to properly celebrate the title. In this context, it is particularly annoying that the last opponents of the leading teams canceled their games, which further aggravated the situation, as Stuttgarter News.

A championship title without a game

The fact that SpVgg Holzgerlingen II won the championship without a final game raises questions. Critics argue that this is not in the spirit of sport and undermines the integrity of the competition. Nevertheless, with this rating, Holzgerlingen II has first place and K.F.I.B. Sindelfingen, second place, determined. K.F.I.B. This also ensured participation in the promotion relegation.

It remains to be seen how the season will develop for the affected teams. However, players and fans will want next season to be characterized by fewer cancellations and more exciting games so that real competition can take center stage.