soccer - Dortmund only drew in the test game against Erzgebirge Aue
Champion League finalist Borussia Dortmund failed to live up to their favorite role against Erzgebirge Aue. The third-tier team managed to secure a draw against BVB with a 1:1 (0:1) result at the sold-out Erzgebirge Stadium, attended by 14,900 spectators.
Despite Aue starting off as the significantly better team and recording the first scoring opportunity through Omar Sijaric in the 13th minute, Dortmund took the lead in the 20th minute. A corner from Julian Brandt found Elias Benkara, who only had to nod it in. The game remained balanced with several chances for the Violet-and-Whites.
Both teams made extensive substitutions in the second half. Aue continued to look for Kilian Jakob on the left side, who found a taker in the 82nd minute. Sean Seitz converted a pass from Jakob for a well-deserved equalizer. Dortmund displayed a lack of creativity, and the game ended in a draw.
The friendly match was accompanied by joint singing from the fans against RB Leipzig. A scheduled friendly match between Aue and RB Leipzig on July 26 has caused tension between fans and the club for weeks, which was expressed through banners during the match against Dortmund.
- Prior to their test game against Borussia Dortmund, FC Erzgebirge Aue had been preparing meticulously for the new season in their home region of Saxony.
- The Erzgebirgsstadion, nestled in the heart of the Ore Mountains, was buzzing with excitement as fans from North Rhine-Westphalia and Saxony gathered for the much-anticipated test game.
- FC Erzgebirge Aue, playing in the 3. League, looked determined to challenge Dortmund, who were eyeing a return to the Bundesliga after their Champion League finalist campaign.
- Despite the high expectations from Dortmund fans, FC Erzgebirge Aue managed to hold their ground, with many fans praising their performance in their favorite role as the underdog.
- The test game provided an opportunity for young players from Borussia Dortmund to showcase their skills, but the lack of creativity in the second half resulted in a 1:1 draw.
- The similarities between the club's historical backgrounds, both sharing shared roots in soccer culture, reminded fans of the passion and dedication that the sport has in both Saxony and North Rhine-Westphalia.
- Post-match, both teams expressed gratitude to the fans for their continuous support, with Borussia Dortmund expressing their resolve to carry the momentum into the new season.
- The test game against FC Erzgebirge Aue served as a valuable learning experience for Borussia Dortmund, helping them further refine their strategies and tactics for their upcoming season.
