DDV Bundesliga: Unstoppable Streaks and Shocking Upsets on Matchday 2
The second matchday of the DDV Bundesliga delivered intense darts action across Germany! In the top flight, Captains DC Berlin and DC Hawks Vilsbiburg maintained their flawless records, asserting early dominance. However, last year’s North champions, Dart Team Köln, faced surprising defeats, while the South division witnessed incredibly tight contests. The second divisions also saw thrilling battles, with some top teams dropping their first points, setting the stage for an exciting season ahead.
The German Darts Federation (DDV) Bundesliga served up a thrilling second round of matches, showcasing both unwavering dominance and unexpected twists. Teams battled across the North and South divisions, leaving fans eager for more.
1st Bundesliga North: Berlin Captains Lead the Charge
The Captains DC Berlin have stormed to the top of the North division standings, demonstrating formidable form at their home venue. They secured a crucial 7:5 victory against the previously unbeaten DC Vegesack Bremen. A highlight was Michael Klönhammer’s impressive 97-average against Marcel Althaus, a strong performance for darts, though Althaus later teamed up with Timo Hartmann to clinch a decisive doubles point. The Captains then comfortably dispatched newly promoted Dartfighters Greifswald with a 9:3 win, who also suffered a heavy 10:2 defeat against Bremen.
Other notable results in the North included:
- Newly promoted DC Dartona Reken secured an 8:4 win in Köln, following an earlier draw against Vikings Berlin.
- Dart Team Köln, last year’s North champions, finally claimed their first season victory with a 7:5 comeback win against Vikings Berlin, largely thanks to outstanding doubles play. However, they’ve already suffered three losses this season, a challenging start for a reigning champion.
- DC Nomads Flensburg collected three points from their home matches, drawing 6:6 with Dart Team Steinfurt and beating DC Bulldogs Wolfenbüttel 7:5.
- DC Bulldogs Wolfenbüttel, featuring Arno Merk, won their direct duel against Dart Team Steinfurt 7:5.
1st Bundesliga South: Vilsbiburg Hawks Soar in Close Contests
The South division delivered an incredibly tense matchday, with all nine fixtures decided by a narrow 7:5 margin or less. The DC Hawks Vilsbiburg emerged as the undisputed leaders, boasting a perfect 8 points. Their success was built on strong doubles performances, leading them to victories against Olympia Koblenz and the improved DC Torpedo’s, who themselves snatched their first point against Koblenz.
A standout individual performance came from Vilsbiburg’s Swiss player, Bruno Stöckli, who maintained a perfect 8:0 record, winning all his matches so far this season.
The matchday in Bad Windsheim saw a fascinating round-robin, where DC LaBamba, ATSV Mutschelbach, and Dart Fabrik Leipzig each defeated one another. A similar pattern unfolded in Nürnberg, where DC Wolfsölden beat DSV Finnigan’s Harp but then lost to Dartmoor. Dartmoor then played out a 6:6 draw with Finnigan’s Harp, leaving Dartmoor as one of only three undefeated teams across the entire Bundesliga.
2nd Bundesliga North: Hannover’s Lead, But First Points Dropped
In the 2nd Bundesliga North, the Shakespeare Dartists Hannover continue to impress, leading the division with an outstanding leg difference. However, they conceded their first point of the season in a 6:6 draw against SGR-9-Darter, a team featuring known players Ricardo Pietreczko and Jarod Becker. The SGR-9-Darter then secured a 7:5 victory over MTV Seesen, keeping them undefeated alongside USG Racing Mimimi. All three top teams now sit on 7 points, setting up a tight race.
Following closely are the Pusdorfer Ratten and Disaster Darts. Meanwhile, Bundesliga relegated team Schönberger 180’s – The Wanderers are finding it tough, currently sitting at the bottom despite securing a point against Racing Mimimi.
2nd Bundesliga South: Kaiserslautern and Augsburg at the Helm
The 2nd Bundesliga South also saw gripping encounters. Dartverein Kaiserslautern narrowly won their derby against Nostradartmus with a 7:5 scoreline. After another close defeat, Nostradartmus now occupies a relegation spot, highlighting the division’s competitiveness.
At the top, DVK (Dartverein Kaiserslautern) and Clochard Darter Augsburg have established themselves as leaders. Augsburg notably defeated the ambitious promoted team, 1. DSC Honzrath, 8:4. During this match, Honzrath’s Robin Janßen achieved a remarkable 10-darter against Franz Rötzsch in the first game, a fantastic individual effort, though Augsburg ultimately pulled away. DC Urbach also remains undefeated, having overcome teams including former Bundesliga participant Darts Pub Walldorf.
Source: Based on an article from dartn.de.
