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How 'brave' small-town club Elversberg is shaking up German soccer
Summary by The McAllen Editorial Desk JAMES ELLINGWORTH, Associated Press , as published by ValleyCentral (KVEO/CBS4) - Sports
· September 3, 2026
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Key points Elversberg's victory came against Bayer Leverkusen, with a final score of 3-2. Elversberg, from a town with a population of 13,000, has made a significant impact in its first top-division game.
From Duesseldorf, Germany: A small-town club is making waves in German soccer. Elversberg, from a town with a population of 13,000, has made a significant impact in its first top-division game. The team operates on a limited budget but has already shown its potential by defeating a former champion.
Elversberg's victory came against Bayer Leverkusen, with a final score of 3-2. Texas-born winger Cole Campbell played a key role in the game, intercepting a pass to score.
Further details about Elversberg's surprising win are available from the source, providing more insight into the team's impressive start in the top division.
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Category: News Published: September 3, 2026 Source: ValleyCentral (KVEO/CBS4) - Sports Reading time: 1 min
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