Waldkirchen rejoices: C-juniors crown themselves in the dramatic indoor final!
In the C-junior district final on January 17, 2026 in Bogen, TSV Waldkirchen defeated Deggendorf and secured the cup.

Waldkirchen rejoices: C-juniors crown themselves in the dramatic indoor final!
The C-Juniors District East final on Saturday evening in Bogen was a real football festival. The best local youth teams met here and TSV Waldkirchen was able to celebrate a fantastic victory. The team beat Spvgg GW Deggendorf in the semi-finals and FC Passau in the final, with both knockout games being decided in an exciting six-meter shootout. As [PNP](https://www.pnp.de/lokales/landkreis-passau/mit-keeper-wachtveitl-und-einer-top-teamleistung-waldkirchens-c-bremst-deggendorf-und-passau-aus-und- Feierte-hallen-coup-20339155) reports, keeper Christoph Wachtveitl was crucial to his team's success with his strong saves and decisive shots.
The final against FC Passau ended after a thrilling regular time of 1:1 (goal for Waldkirchen by Bastian Volkmer, equalizer by Aaron Kazimi) with 5:6 for Waldkirchen in the penalty shootout. This makes it clear that nerves of steel are required when it comes to winning titles. Wachtveitl also put a damper on the Degendorf team in the semi-final: The goalkeeper saved a shot and converted the decisive penalty himself. The semi-final match ended 2:4 after a 0:0 in regular time.
The group phase
The group games ultimately led to FC Passau and TSV Waldkirchen qualifying for the Lower Bavarian Championship. Their placements in the group stage reflect strong performances:
| Place | team | Goals | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | FC Passau | 12:2 | 10 |
| 2. | TSV Waldkirchen | 7:2 | 8 |
| 3. | Ohetal Kickers | 6:6 | 5 |
| 4. | Salching | 7:9 | 4 |
| 5. | Citizen wood rain | 4:17 | 0 |
A look at the C juniors
The C juniors, who are already in a crucial development phase in this age group, consisting of 13 and 14 year old players, have to master both mental and physical challenges in their games. As Footballtraining explains in detail, the training here will be more intensive and performance-oriented since the boys are now playing on the large field. They have begun to develop a deeper understanding of tactical aspects and the physical differences between the players cannot be overlooked.
The C youth not only shows athletic development, but also a great need for autonomy. Mood swings and the search for identity during puberty present trainers with particular challenges. You have to respond to these needs and at the same time motivate the players to stay on the ball and develop further.
TSV Waldkirchen's success shows how important it is to find the balance between sporting ambition and personal development. Sport not only has an impact on physical fitness, but also plays an important role in boys' social development. So we can only hope that these successful C-juniors will continue to inspire local football fans in the future.