Nordtal’s under-19s won 5–1 at Kirchberg on Sunday morning, more than the first team has managed there in four years.

About sixty people watched from the rail, mostly parents, plus a dog that ran on at 4–1 and was the only thing all morning that Kirchberg’s defence could catch.

Mertel, sixteen, scored twice and set up another. He is left-footed and quick, and Wendt was there to watch him.

The under-19s play at home on Sunday at 10:30 on the back pitch. Coffee is from the kiosk, and Grete opens early for them.