Axel Tyll

At the 1972 München Olympics, Axel Tyll was an unused substitute for East Germany in the semi-final match against the Soviet Union. The teams drew 2-2, and during the extra-time period, neither tried to beat the other, as they knew a draw would result in both teams receiving bronze medals.

Tyll played four international matches between 1973-75, and also one game with the East German Olympic team. Domestically, he played with 1.FC Magdeburg. In 1972, and 1974-75 he helped Magdeburg win the East German Championship as well as the East German Cup in 1973, 1978-79. His greatest moment came in 1974, when Magdeburg won the European Cup Winners’ Cup 2-0 against AC Milano from Italy.

Tyll later graduated as a sports teacher, and worked in Wernigerode, Dardesheim and Darlingerode. He coached occasionally in Wernigerode after reunification.