soccer - Bochum with draw in the fourth test game - 1:1 in Magdeburg
VfL Bochum, a Bundesliga football team, lost their first test game for the first time. Against 2. FC Magdeburg, they drew 1:1 before 5,545 spectators in summer temperatures. Moritz Broschinski (7') put Bochum in front, but Martjn Kaars (30') equalized.
The three previous test games, against Third League promoters Alemannia Aachen (1:0), Oberliga team RW Ahlen (3:1), and against Regionalliga team SSVg Velbert (5:1), had all been winnable for VfL.
Magdeburg started the game better. A build-up error from the hosts gave them the early lead (7'). FCM had trouble pressing the guests after a drink break but managed to equalize (30'). Before half-time, FCM had the opportunity to take the lead, with Atik scoring against Latte (35') and Pfosten (43'). Bochum made substitutions during half-time, while FCM remained in their starting line-up. The game became less exciting after the break, with both teams having dangerous attacks.
- Despite the loss, VfL Bochum will continue their preparations in Saxony-Anhalt, as they have several more test games scheduled against Second Bundesliga teams.
- The next test game for 1. FC Magdeburg will be against VfL Bochum, with both teams looking to improve from their previous encounter in Bochum.
- The upcoming test games are crucial for both teams, as they aim to fine-tune their strategies and perform at their best before the start of the new season in Germany.
- Moritz Broschinski, the scorer of Bochum's opening goal, has been impressive in test games, and fans are eager to see him in action again when they face 1. FC Magdeburg.
- The defeat in Bochum was a setback for VfL Bochum, but they are confident that they can regain their form and continue their dominance in the test games against lower-tier teams, such as 1. FC Magdeburg.
