Jens Ramme
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Jens Ramme is a German
former footballer who played as a goalkeeper
for Dynamo Dresden
. He is notable for being on the receiving end of one of the biggest comeback
s in footballing history.
sports school
, Ramme spent much of his early career in the East German second division
, representing Glückauf Sondershausen, Lokomotive Halberstadt and WK Schmalkalden before joining DDR-Oberliga
powerhouses Dynamo Dresden
in 1985. He was signed to play for the reserve team and occasionally served as understudy to first-choice 'keeper Bernd Jakubowski
. His debut came in 1986, and turned out to be catastrophic: Dynamo were playing against Bayer Uerdingen of West Germany
in the quarter-final of the 1985–86 European Cup Winners' Cup, and having won the first leg 2–0, they were 3–1 up at half-time in the second leg when Jakubowski had to be taken off, injured. Ramme was brought on, and proceeded to let in six goals in the half, as Dynamo lost 7–3, 7–5 on aggregate. The six goals came in the space of 29 minutes: Wolfgang Funkel
(who had been involved in the challenge that injured Jakubowski) scored a penalty
in the 58th minute, which was followed by an own goal
by Ralf Minge
five minutes later. Wolfgang Schäfer and Dietmar Klinger
added goals on 65 and 78 minutes respectively, then Funkel scored another penalty to complete a hattrick
, having scored Uerdingen's goal in the first half. Schäfer completed the scoring with his second goal in the 86th minute.
The Uerdingen debacle scuppered any hopes Ramme had of a career with Dynamo - he made 12 league appearances, but when it was time for Jakubowski to retire, the club turned to Ronny Teuber
of 1. FC Union Berlin
to replace him. Ramme left Dynamo in 1988 to join Fortschritt Bischofswerda, but soon afterwards was forced to retire early with a hand injury.
Germany
Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
former footballer who played as a goalkeeper
Goalkeeper (football)
In association football, the goalkeeper occupies a position that represents the last line of defence between the opponent's offence and his own team's goal. The primary role of the goalkeeper is to defend his team's goal and prevent the opposition from scoring a goal...
for Dynamo Dresden
Dynamo Dresden
SG Dynamo Dresden are a German association football club, based in Dresden, Saxony. They were founded in 1950, as a club affiliated with the East German police, and became one of the most popular and successful clubs in East German football, winning eight league titles...
. He is notable for being on the receiving end of one of the biggest comeback
Comeback
A comeback is the return of a person of public interest, a style or fashion in the mid-point of media interest. The term is predominantly used in politics, sports and pop music. In the case of a band, the term reunion is used...
s in footballing history.
Career
Having been educated in the MagdeburgMagdeburg
Magdeburg , is the largest city and the capital city of the Bundesland of Saxony-Anhalt, Germany. Magdeburg is situated on the Elbe River and was one of the most important medieval cities of Europe....
sports school
Sports School
Sports School may refer to:* Sports school* Singapore Sports School, a specialized independent school in Singapore* National Sport School , a public high school in Calgary, Alberta...
, Ramme spent much of his early career in the East German second division
DDR-Liga
The DDR-Liga was, prior to German reunification in 1990, the second level of football competition in the DDR , being roughly equivalent to the Bundesliga in West Germany.-1950-1955:The league was established with two divisions of ten teams each in 1950...
, representing Glückauf Sondershausen, Lokomotive Halberstadt and WK Schmalkalden before joining DDR-Oberliga
DDR-Oberliga
The DDR-Oberliga was, prior to German reunification in 1990, the elite level of football competition in the DDR , being roughly equivalent to the Oberliga or Bundesliga in West Germany.-Overview:Following World...
powerhouses Dynamo Dresden
Dynamo Dresden
SG Dynamo Dresden are a German association football club, based in Dresden, Saxony. They were founded in 1950, as a club affiliated with the East German police, and became one of the most popular and successful clubs in East German football, winning eight league titles...
in 1985. He was signed to play for the reserve team and occasionally served as understudy to first-choice 'keeper Bernd Jakubowski
Bernd Jakubowski
Bernd Jakubowski was an East German footballer who played as a goalkeeper. Jakubowski began his career with Hansa Rostock, but moved to Dynamo Dresden in 1970, where he would spend the remainder of his career...
. His debut came in 1986, and turned out to be catastrophic: Dynamo were playing against Bayer Uerdingen of West Germany
West Germany
West Germany is the common English, but not official, name for the Federal Republic of Germany or FRG in the period between its creation in May 1949 to German reunification on 3 October 1990....
in the quarter-final of the 1985–86 European Cup Winners' Cup, and having won the first leg 2–0, they were 3–1 up at half-time in the second leg when Jakubowski had to be taken off, injured. Ramme was brought on, and proceeded to let in six goals in the half, as Dynamo lost 7–3, 7–5 on aggregate. The six goals came in the space of 29 minutes: Wolfgang Funkel
Wolfgang Funkel
Wolfgang Funkel is a German former footballer.He is the brother of Friedhelm Funkel.-External links:...
(who had been involved in the challenge that injured Jakubowski) scored a penalty
Penalty kick
A penalty kick is a type of direct free kick in association football, taken from twelve yards out from goal and with only the goalkeeper of the defending team between the penalty taker and the goal.Penalty kicks are performed during normal play...
in the 58th minute, which was followed by an own goal
Own goal
An own net occurs in goal-scoring games when a player scores a goal that is registered against his or her own team. It is usually accidental, and may be a result of an attempt at defensive play that failed or was spoiled by opponents....
by Ralf Minge
Ralf Minge
Ralf Minge is a German former footballer, later a coach, who currently works as head coach of the Germany national under-20 football team....
five minutes later. Wolfgang Schäfer and Dietmar Klinger
Dietmar Klinger
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added goals on 65 and 78 minutes respectively, then Funkel scored another penalty to complete a hattrick
Hat-trick
A hat-trick or hat trick in sport is the achievement of a positive feat three times during a game, or other achievements based on threes. The term was first used in 1858 in cricket to describe HH Stephenson's feat of taking three wickets in three balls. A collection was held for Stephenson, and he...
, having scored Uerdingen's goal in the first half. Schäfer completed the scoring with his second goal in the 86th minute.
The Uerdingen debacle scuppered any hopes Ramme had of a career with Dynamo - he made 12 league appearances, but when it was time for Jakubowski to retire, the club turned to Ronny Teuber
Ronny Teuber
Ronny Teuber is a German former footballer and former member of the East Germany national football team as well as the East Germany national under-21 football team. He currently works as a goalkeeping coach for Bundesliga side Hamburger SV.-External links:*...
of 1. FC Union Berlin
1. FC Union Berlin
1. FC Union Berlin is a German association football club based in Berlin. It is one of two sides in the city bearing the name Union that emerged during the Cold War and played in East Germany, while the other played in the west. The club currently plays in the 2. Fußball-Bundesliga.-Foundation to...
to replace him. Ramme left Dynamo in 1988 to join Fortschritt Bischofswerda, but soon afterwards was forced to retire early with a hand injury.