Micheler assists in dominant performance during Austrian duel
Florian Micheler plays a crucial role in Hoffenheim II's victory against Felix Strauss's Regensburg.
Florian Micheler celebrates an emphatic 5-1 victory with TSG Hoffenheim's second team on the third matchday of the German 3. Liga against Jahn Regensburg and Felix Strauss.
The 21-year-old Tyrolean, who started in defensive midfield for Hoffenheim, also played a crucial part. He provided the assist for Klaus Gjasula's goal, which made it 4-1 at the time.
With the win and six points from three games, TSG provisionally sits in second place. Regensburg, for whom Salzburg native Strauss has been captain since this season, are in 14th place with three points.
Leo Mätzler was only on the bench for Regensburg on Saturday. Konstantin Aleksa and Santino Pistrol did not feature in Hoffenheim II's squad.