VfB Stuttgart and SSV Ulm separate 1: 1-Al-Dakhil enthusiastically in the debut!

VfB Stuttgart and SSV Ulm separate 1: 1-Al-Dakhil enthusiastically in the debut!

In the test game between VfB Stuttgart and SSV Ulm, the teams separated with a 1-1 draw. One of the most remarkable developments was the debut by newcomer Ameen Al-Dakhil, who completed his first game in VfB's jersey after a long injury break. Head coach Sebastian Hoeneß was satisfied with the first 40 minutes of the player, which indicate positive conclusions.

The beginning of the game was characterized by a careful game structure. Stuttgart tried to win control over the game. But concrete chances remained in short supply in the first half of the game. Leonhard Münst and Benjamin Boakye awarded the best opportunities. In the 26th minute, Ulm was able to set the first exclamation mark: Aaron Keller put the guests in the lead with a shot from a good 14 meters. Shortly before half -time, Stuttgart tried to equalize the gap, but the header's header went centrally to the goal and was simply kept.

successful second half for VfB

with a new vigor, Stuttgart went into the second half and increased the pressure on Ulm's defense. The efforts were rewarded in the 62nd minute: after a flank from Pascal Stenzel, Leonhard Münst prevailed in the air show and headed into the long corner to equalize. Stuttgart wanted to win and pushed forward. Efe Korkut had a chance he awarded with a low shot, and a Schlenzer from Pascal Schlenzer narrowly missed the goal. Shortly before the final whistle, Wahidullah Faghir failed with a header that went next to the post. Despite the significant increase in performance in the second half, Stuttgart had to be satisfied with the 1-1

coach Hoeneß said after the game: "The assignment was present right from the start, we pressed well as a team and created several scores, especially in the second half." The mission of the test was to watch young talents from the U21 and to dose the strain on the players. He was particularly pleased with the debut of Al-Dakhil, which is considered a promising talent.

Ameen Al-Dakhil himself commented on his debut: "It felt really good that I had collected my first minutes for VfB Stuttgart today." After nine months of injury break, he is happy to be able to play again. "I notice how I feel better and better step by step and gradually come back to my desired level." This gives hope for a positive development of the player, which was quickly integrated into the team.

The course of the goal in detail

The gates of the game fell as follows:

• 0: 1 - 26. Minute: Aaron Keller from Ulm moves into the penalty area and meets from about 14 meters.
• 1: 1 - 62. Minute: Leonhard Münst, the equalization with a head after a flank from Pascal Stenzel.

The list of VfB Stuttgart in the test game was as follows:

1. Fabian Bredlow (60th-21. Stefan Drljaca), 2. Ameen al-Dakhil (40th-45.Rieen), 3rd Ramon Hendriks, 5. Yannik Keitel (85.-53. Luan Simnica), 15th Pascal Stenzel (C), 22. Thomas Kastanaras (56.-19th Wahidullah Faghir), 29 Anthony Rouault, 46. Samuele di Benedetto (56. - 34. Efe Korkut), 49. Lauri Penna, 50. Leonhard Münst, 55. Benjamin Boakye (79. - 56. Tino Kaufmann).

VfB Stuttgart will use the other training sessions in the coming days to prepare for the next challenges. The fans can be excited to see how the team will develop, in particular with the promising newcomer Al-Dakhil, whose progress is observed closely. More information about the friendly can be found here .