The 5th matchday of the DDV Bundesliga delivered a thrilling spectacle across both divisions. In the North, DC Bulldogs Wolfenbüttel showcased impressive form, though Dart Team Köln remarkably held onto their top spot despite a crushing whitewash defeat. Down South, Karlsruher SC boosted their playoff aspirations, while LaBamba triumphed in a crucial top-of-the-table clash against DC Dartmoor Darmstadt. The 2. Bundesligen are seeing clear frontrunners emerge, but the battles for the remaining spots are intensifying, promising an exciting season ahead.
Bundesliga North: Surprises and Strongholds
The Northern division witnessed some significant shifts and strong performances.
DC Bulldogs Wolfenbüttel’s Dominant Display
- The Bulldogs had an exceptional matchday, securing two convincing victories.
- They first defeated Captains DC Berlin, featuring Tourcard holder Maximilian Czerwinski, with a strong 10-2 scoreline.
- They continued their winning streak, leaving nothing to chance against SGR-9-Darter, further solidifying their playoff ambitions as the third-placed team.
- Despite missing some “Next Gen” starters, Captains DC Berlin still managed to secure two points, holding onto second place.
DC Nomads Flensburg Makes Its Mark
- Led by former professional Vladimir Andersen, DC Nomads Flensburg also collected four crucial points.
- They secured an 8-4 victory over The Wanderers.
- Following this, they delivered a decisive 10-2 blow to Vikings DC Berlin, pushing the capital team to second-to-last place after they also failed to score against The Wanderers.
Dart Team Köln’s Rollercoaster Day
- Despite a shocking 0-12 whitewash loss against Dart Team Steinfurt in their opening match – an outcome nobody expected – Dart Team Köln incredibly retains its position at the top of the table.
- This unexpected victory propelled Steinfurt out of the relegation zone.
- Köln bounced back with a win against DC Vegesack Bremen, while Steinfurt managed a draw.
Player Highlights in the North:
- Jens Meyer currently boasts the most “Best Performances” in the league with 47.
- Thomas Richter is the only player to have won 7 singles matches so far.
Bundesliga South: High Stakes and Playoff Pushes
The Southern division saw intense competition, particularly around the playoff spots and a crucial top clash.
Karlsruher SC Secures Vital Points
- Karlsruher SC was the only team in the Bundesliga South to earn four points this matchday.
- This was a critical success in their fight against direct playoff rivals.
- Featuring Robert Marijanovic and Martin Kramer, the German champions from 2023 and 2024 secured 8-4 victories against both DC Hawks Vilsbiburg and Dart-Fabrik Leipzig.
- The Bavarian-Saxon duel between Vilsbiburg and Leipzig was a nail-biter, decided only in the doubles. Vilsbiburg had led 5-3 and 6-4, but Leipzig’s Rolle/Augsten narrowed the gap before Hornung/Huber sealed the win for the Hawks.
LaBamba Triumphs in Top Clash
- The highly anticipated top match in the Bundesliga South saw DC LaBamba 1 face DC Dartmoor Darmstadt.
- LaBamba, with Tourcard holder Marvin Kraft in action, established a strong 6-2 lead in the singles.
- Darmstadt, featuring former Super League players Holger Rettig and Kevin Münch, fought back, securing two points in the doubles. However, the pairing of Kraft/Röschlein ultimately clinched the victory for LaBamba.
- Table leaders Darmstadt redeemed themselves with a 9-3 success against DC Torpedo’s, while LaBamba played to a draw in their Bavarian derby.
Relegation Battle Heats Up
- The relegation zone saw a “cellar-triell” in Sankt Leon-Rot.
- Darts Pub Walldorf and DC Urbach initially drew their match.
- DC Urbach’s 7-5 victory against DSV Finnigan’s Harp pulled Finnigan’s Harp further into the relegation zone, despite them also drawing against Walldorf.
- While Urbach and Walldorf can be relatively satisfied with their points haul, Urbach still holds the “red lantern” (last place) with 4 points, with Nuremberg and Walldorf on 6 points.
Player Highlights in the South:
- Martin Kramer leads the South with 56 “Best Performances.”
- He is also the only player in the South to have secured 8 singles victories, earning him the nickname “Bonsai.”
2. Bundesliga: Leaders Emerge, Midfield Congested
The second divisions are shaping up, with some teams making a clear push for promotion, while others are locked in tight mid-table battles.
2. Bundesliga North
- The 2. Bundesliga North remains incredibly balanced, with most teams securing one win and one loss this weekend, highlighting the division’s competitiveness.
- USG Racing Mimimi was an exception, earning four points on Saturday. They achieved an 8-4 victory against DC Hallendorf A, the only team to go pointless this matchday, leaving Hallendorf at the bottom. Racing Mimimi now sits in third place.
- The table is still fluid, as six teams have a postponed matchday to play.
- DC Dartona currently leads the pack, even after suffering their first season defeat against TSG Jerstedter Falken. With a five-point lead over the first non-promotion spot, Dartona appears set for a move to the top league.
- DC Lumberjacks are in second place with 12 points.
Player Highlights in 2. Bundesliga North:
- Nico Schunke leads in “Best Performances” with 41 and boasts the best singles record at 8 wins to 1 loss.
2. Bundesliga South
- Olympia Koblenz continues to dominate the 2. Bundesliga South.
- With Tourcard holder Leon Weber, the team from Rhineland-Palatinate added four more points to their tally this weekend.
- They secured a 7-5 win against DV Kaiserslautern, followed by a commanding 10-2 success over Nostradartmus. DV Kaiserslautern still managed to gain two points against Nostradartmus, placing both teams in the midfield.
- DC Wolfsölden occupies the second promotion spot.
- They initially won 7-5 against Clochard Darter Augsburg, establishing a two-point lead over their direct competitors.
- Augsburg had previously scored points with Franz Rötzsch against Dart Team Essenbach, who then drew their match against Wolfsölden.
- The bottom three teams (Dart Force One, Bären Flörsheim, and DC Wetterau) all secured a victory this matchday, slightly closing the gap to the teams above them. This has resulted in a mere four-point difference between 4th and 9th place, indicating an extremely tight race to avoid relegation and potentially push for higher spots.
Source: Based on an article from dartn.de.
