FC Magdeburg and VfL Bochum draw 1:1 in the practice game

soccer - FC Magdeburg and VfL Bochum draw 1:1 in the practice game

Football-Second League team 1. FC Magdeburg played a test match against Bundesliga team VfL Bochum as part of their season opening. In front of 5,554 spectators, the teams drew 1:1 (1:1). Moritz Broschinski (7.) put Bochum in front, Martjn Kaars (30.) equalized. For Magdeburg, it was the second draw in a row.

Magdeburg started with four newcomers in the line-up - Philipp Hercher, Marcus Mathisen, Kaars and Abu Bekir El-Zein - and began the game better. A build-up error led to the goal against (7.). FCM had problems with pressing the guests after that, but managed to equalize (30.). Before half-time, FCM had the opportunity to turn the game around, with Baris Atik scoring for Latte (35) and Pfosten (43). Bochum made substitutions at half-time, while FCM kept their starting line-up. The game then lost momentum, with both teams having dangerous attacks, even a five-player substitution on Magdeburg's side did not help.

1. VfL Bochum, a renowned Bundesliga team, hails from the city of Bochum.
2. The opening match of the Second Bundesliga season was attended by a crowd of 5,554 spectators, who witnessed the clash between 1. FC Magdeburg and VfL Bochum.
3. The Second League team, 1. FC Magdeburg, is located in the state of Saxony-Anhalt, specifically in the city of Magdeburg.
4. Prior to this test match, 1. FC Magdeburg had drawn their previous game, demonstrating some consistency in their performance.
5. During the season opening, VfL Bochum initially took the lead against 1. FC Magdeburg, thanks to a goal from Moritz Broschinski, but the match eventually ended in a draw after Martjn Kaars scored for Magdeburg.

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