1. FC Magdeburg celebrates victory in the friendly against VfL Osnabrück

1. FC Magdeburg celebrates victory in the friendly against VfL Osnabrück

The 1. FC Magdeburg prevailed on Thursday afternoon in an exciting friendly against VfL Osnabrück. In a duel that was played over four sections of 30 minutes each, the team from the second Bundesliga managed to win 4: 3. The goals for Magdeburg scored Martijn Kaars in the 28th minute, Philipp Hercher shortly before half-time in the 42nd minute, Tatsuya Ito in the 72nd minute and the U23 striker Elisio Widmann, who set the final point in the 120th minute. On the side of Osnabrück, Joël Spent (13th minute), Brian Beyer (75th minute) and Erik Engelhardt (119th minute) were successful.

The game was an opportunity for the players to prepare for the upcoming challenges and test the form. The different sections enabled the trainers to try out various constellations and strategies. The high effort the players showed in the test game is a promising sign of the upcoming competitive games. It was an intensive game that was passionate about both teams.

failure of important players

It is particularly worth mentioning that Baris Atik could not take part in the game. The midfielder is still in construction training after sustaining a thigh injury. His return is urgently expected because he is considered a key player.

In addition, four international players were missing in the test game. Eldin Dzogovic represented Luxembourg while Lusambo Musonda ran for Zambia. The Kosovare Andi Hoti and Livcan Burcu, who played for Turkey U21, were also not in the contingent. These absences may have had an impact on the game and the tactical possibilities that were available to the trainer.

Despite these failures, the team showed fighting spirit and a strong team cohesion. The combination of experienced players and talented young forces like Widmann shows the potential that is in the squad. The success in the friendly could further strengthen trust and team spirit, which is important in the intensive season.

The test game against VfL Osnabrück not only had a sporting value, but also the opportunity to promote the fitness and team dynamics of the players. For the coaching season, it was an opportunity to test the systems learned in training in a game situation. It is an important phase for the 1. FC Magdeburg, in which every player gets the chance to present themselves and to secure a place in the squad for the upcoming competitions.