Setback faced by TTF early in the season
In a closely contested match, TTF faced Borussia Dortmund in their first appearance in a new league. The German powerhouse arrived with their full lineup, while TTF's new additions, Iulian Chirita and Tiago Abiodun, made their debut in the TTF uniform.
Despite the underdog status, TTF put up a valiant fight in front of 310 spectators. The TTF coaching duo of Bogdan Pugna and an unnamed assistant chose to field Chirita, Levenko, and the rest of their team.
The match's first victory point went to Ochsenhausen, as Chirita won the first match against Cedric Nuytinck of Borussia Dortmund with a close score of 3:2. However, the rest of the matches did not favour TTF, with the Dortmund players, including Anders Lind, Cedric Nuytinck, and Kristian Karlsson, proving to be superior on the day.
Pugna admitted that Dortmund's players were better, but he remains confident that his team will improve with more experience. He emphasized the importance of continuous improvement for TTF, stating that the team is young and needs time to adapt to the league level.
The absence of TTF's top player, Shunsuke Togami, due to an unexpected visa issue, was a significant blow for the team. Togami is considered crucial for TTF's team, and his absence was felt in the match. The search results do not provide information about the national association responsible for the visa problem.
Ochsenhausen's president, Kristijan Pejinovic, defended his players, stating that the defeat was not a major setback for TTF. Pejinovic believes that the new players are still finding their place in the team and that they will improve with time.
The Brazilian player Leonardo Iizuka was also absent from the TTF team. Pugna states that the team is admitting defeat against Borussia Dortmund but is confident that they will learn from this experience and come back stronger in their next match.
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