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Pauls criticizes OSC after defeat: We didn't play football!
SV Hemelingen deserved to win against OSC Bremerhaven. Coach Pauls expresses criticism while referee performance is the focus.
Pauls criticizes OSC after defeat: We didn't play football!
Last weekend, OSC Bremerhaven suffered a bitter setback - their first defeat of the season. After the exciting top game against SV Hemelingen, which ended 2:3, coach Angelo Pauls was anything but enthusiastic about his team's performance. The dissatisfaction with the goals conceded was clear: “We never played football,” said Pauls, summing up the weak presentation. The goals conceded, including a loss of the ball in the left defense and inattentiveness after corners, contributed significantly to the loss of the game.
The encounter started promisingly for the OSC when Noah Koch equalized 1-1 with a penalty kick in the 23rd minute. But the joy didn't last long. The team fell into a pattern characterized by long balls, which did not correspond to the desired style of play. Goals number two and three were evidence of a sleepy defense, which only increased Pauls' criticism. The performance of goalkeeper Torge Wiedenroth, who prevented the team from falling further behind with brilliant saves, was still a bright spot in an overall weak performance.
Referee Allen Chen – High praise and a bitter loss
An emotional moment accompanied the game: before kick-off, a minute's silence was held for the late referee Allen Chen. Chen, who was named “Referee of the Year 2025” on June 23, 2025, was a defining figure in the refereeing landscape. He had been refereeing games since 2002 and was known for his fair and consistent game management. His achievements were particularly honored after his stint as assistant referee at the men's LOTTO Cup final. In his emotional acceptance speech, Chen spoke about the strong solidarity in the association squad and received a standing ovation.
The role of the referee in football should not be underestimated. You have to decide on fouls, offsides and cards in a split second. This shows how much pressure is on the referee, especially in difficult game situations. Technologies such as the VAR system and goal line technology help make decisions more accurately and make games fairer. But despite all the technology, the referee remains human with his involuntary distortions, such as home advantage, which can influence performance.
Brief overview of the game
Overall, the match was characterized by many twists and turns. The goals were scored in the following order:
| minute | Association | player |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | SV Hemelingen | Rain Amadou (0:1) |
| 23 | OSC Bremerhaven | Noah Koch (1:1, penalty kick) |
| 36 | SV Hemelingen | Ciftci (1:2) |
| 44 | OSC Bremerhaven | Jamal Barnes (2:2) |
| 48 | SV Hemelingen | Leonardo Cristescu (2:3) |
In the end, SV Hemelingen was able to reduce the gap to OSC to three points with this away win. It remains to be seen how OSC Bremerhaven will come back from this defeat and whether they can prepare better for the next game. After all, it takes more than just fighting spirit to be successful in this league.