VfL Waiblingen Starts 2026 with Dominant Win Over SV Werder
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VfL Waiblingen kicked off the new year with a decisive 36:25 victory against SV Werder on January 5, 2026. The win showcased a strong performance from the visiting team, setting a positive tone for their campaign as they look ahead to a challenging match against fellow league contenders, SV Werder, next week.
Match Recap
VfL Waiblingen established control early in the game, building a significant lead in the first half. While SV Werder attempted to close the gap and scored further goals, the final phase of the match belonged to the hosts. A late surge,fueled by goals from Alina Defayay,Mara Birk (2),and Luca Schumacher,extended the final score to 36:25 in the last four minutes.
“We wanted to appear dominant and start the year with two plus points. We managed to do that with a good performance,” said VfL Waiblingen coach Verschuren after the match. Verschuren acknowledged the increasing difficulty of their schedule, with a crucial game against a tied-on-points SV Werder looming.
key Players for SV Werder
The following players contributed to SV Werder’s performance:
* Wioleta Pajak
* Yasmin Friesen
* Anna Lena Bergmann (7 goals)
* Mara Birk (6 goals, 4 from 7-meter throws)
* Luise albert (5 goals)
* Tessa Budelmann (4 goals)
* Leni Ruwe (4 goals)
* Luca Schumacher (3 goals)
* Meike Becker (2 goals)
* Lara Niemann (2 goals)
* Alina Defayay (1 goal)
* Malin Pods (1 goal)
* Emma Ruwe (1 goal)
* Lisa Munderloh
Looking Ahead
VfL Waiblingen will face a tough test next Saturday, January 10, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. when they travel to play SV Werder in the klaus-Dieter-Fischer-Halle. The match is particularly significant as both teams are currently tied on points in the league standings.
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