Kosturkov says goodbye: Last win for VfR Rohrwang?

Kosturkov says goodbye: Last win for VfR Rohrwang?

The last game of the season for VfR Rohrwang is on Saturday, May 29, 2025. Kick-off is at 3:30 p.m. against the team from Bietigheim-Bissingen. This game also marks the end of the era of coach Kosturkov, whose contract was not renewed in the spring. Under his leadership, the team achieved notable successes, including a semi-final and final appearance in the cup, where they ultimately won the title 4-1 against SG Sonnenhof Großaspach. Kosturkov, who has been with VfR since the 2020/21 season, plans to approach the season finale with full professionalism, even if he does not want to specify his future after the game.

Kosturkov originally came to VfR as a U19 coach and took over the boss position from Markus Plant in April 2024. During this time he formed 18 new players into a unit, many from the U19 or lower leagues. His record as a head coach in the major leagues is positive: after the announcement of his contract extension, the team scored 17 points at an average of almost 1.89 points per game. For today's game, Kosturkov expects 100 percent effort from his team.

New coach for VfR Aalen

Beniamino Molinari has been hired as the new head coach of VfR Aalen for the coming season. He will take office on July 1, 2025 and will receive a contract until the summer of 2027. This shows the great trust that the club has in his skills. Molinari, who was born in Schwäbisch Gmünd on May 13, 1980, holds the UEFA A license and has an impressive coaching career. His training began at 1. FC Normannia Gmünd, where he recorded 15 and 13 wins in the first two years.

After his time in Normannia Gmünd, Molinari moved to TSG Backnang and achieved 13 wins in 35 league games. He then coached TSV Essingen, where he achieved a points average of 1.91 in 54 games and led his team to ten wins in just twelve games in the 2020/21 season. His path took him back to Germany via Apollon Limassol in Cyprus and to FC Schalke 04. Molinari stands for structured and disciplined football with clear tactical guidelines.

Outlook for the future

With Molinari as coach, VfR Aalen is committed to sustainable development in the sporting field. His strong regional roots are seen as a further advantage, as his commitment is also underlined by his sons' sporting activities at 1. FC Normannia Gmünd. The club has great expectations of the upcoming challenges in the upper league and is aiming to be promoted back to the regional league under the new management.

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