RWO victory in the MSV Arena: Öztürk defies the whistles of the fans!

RWO victory in the MSV Arena: Öztürk defies the whistles of the fans!

On Friday evening, Tanju Öztürk returned to the MSV Arena with Rot-Weiß Oberhausen (RWO), a place that played a central role in his long career. Öztürk, who played at MSV Duisburg for over eight years, ensured a remarkable appearance when RWO defeated the leaders 2-0. This was not only an important victory for his current team, but also a personal highlight for the player himself, who moved towards Schalke II in winter 2015 and was later active for other clubs before he joined Rot-Weiß Oberhausen, where he now plays in the regional league.

Öztürk, who became part of the MSV U-19 team in 2006, was able to quickly demonstrate his talent in the first team. His first assignment in the 2nd Bundesliga took place on the 26th matchday of the 2011/12 season. This season he collected a total of seven missions before he was integrated in the professional squad in the following 2012/13. Despite the difficulties that the MSV Duisburg went through after a license withdrawal and the descent into the 3rd league, Öztürk remained loyal to the club until 2015

a comeback with mixed feelings

Although the return to Duisburg was connected to whistles and insults by the home fans, Öztürk could not be discouraged. The experienced player described his return as beautiful and emphasized that the negative reaction of the audience also motivated him. "The victory is doing twice," he reflected after the game. In the final phase of the game, it was Öztürk that initiated a decisive goal for MSV Duisburg, which was successfully parried by RWO keeper Kevin Kratzsch.

rwo trainer Sebastian Gunkel praised the experienced players of his team, especially Öztürk, who took on a major role in the absence of Moritz Stobelkamp. "We will continue to work week after week," announced Öztürk and underlined the team's determination to be successful in the future. Despite all the difficulties in the stadium, he still saw the MSV Duisburg as the top favorite on the rise, a clear indication of the high quality that this club can show with a very balanced score in the regional league backer.

career in reflection

The career of Tanju Öztürk was characterized by many ups and downs. In 2006 he joined the MSV Duisburg U-19 and quickly showed his skills. After youth development, the jump into the 1st team was not difficult. Over the years he gained valuable experiences in the 2nd and 3rd league before he came to Rot-Weiß Oberhausen in 2021. His career shows a tireless pursuit of success, despite the challenges he had to overcome in the course of his career. With a clear view of the games that are still imminent, he remains sensitive and strategic on the pitch.

For more information about the MSV Duisburg squad and his career, you can read the article on Kicker.de