Football-Test-Match - Very good: Nuremberg's victory against Juve with a leap of joy
Miroslav Klose wanted to treat himself to "a little beer" later in the evening after this promising season trial match of 1. FC Nuernberg against Juventus Turin. The newly formed team of the second division football club delighted their trainer and fans with a courageous performance and an surprisingly clear 3:0 (1:0) at Max-Morlock-Stadion.
Even Klose was carried away by the euphoria for a moment. In the closing phase, he stood on the sidelines and raised his arms in jubilation and applause as the substituted youngsters Dustin Forkel (87. minute) and Tim Janisch (89.) scored the 33,180 spectators with their double strike.
The 19-year-old Forkel even celebrated his goal with a flip, just like the former world-class striker Klose used to do after scoring. "It's an indescribable feeling to score against such a big opponent," Forkel said. "I was right in front of the goal." The agile Caspar Jander had scored the lead in the 19th minute after a powerful ball win in Juve's build-up with a shot from the outside.
"That was all good," Klose praised, although he didn't want to overestimate this win for Juve's first test game in preparation, but for the "Club" it was the last before the league start in a week against Karlsruher SC. "I wanted to see my team being brave," Klose said. And exactly that is what he saw in the 90 minutes, although Juve had several chances for the equalizer after the break.
Penalty kick from Juve hits the post
The newly formed FCN played compact and dynamically against a Juve team that was still without some top players for their training camp in Herzogenaurach. Serbia's substitute EM participant Dusan Vlahovic missed the biggest scoring chance for the guests in the 72nd minute, as he hit a flat penalty kick against the post.
Juve trainer Thiago Motta only saw his team become more energetic after the break, and in the end angry and frustrated. FCN goalkeeper Jan Reichert reacted well until his substitution. An appealing 39-minute debut was given by the new defensive chief Robin Knoche, playing alongside U17 World Champion Finn Jeltsch.
Meanwhile, there was still some action off the field for the "Club". Janni Serra (26) is loaned out for a season from the Danish first division team Aarhus GF - with a buyout option. The tall forward with a lot of second league experience is supposed to provide more goalscoring opportunities.
Meanwhile, outside defender Jan Gyamerah leaves the Nurembergers and transfers immediately within the 2. Bundesliga to 1. FC Kaiserslautern. The 29-year-old had played for the FCN in the 2. Liga since summer 2022.
- Miroslav Klose, a fan of soccer, was looking forward to enjoying a 'little beer' after the enthralling 1. FC Nuremberg's win against Juventus Turin.
- This triumphant performance in the test games was a delight for both the coach and the fans, with 1. FCN securing a comfortable 3-0 victory.
- Amidst the joyous atmosphere, Klose joined in, raising his arms in celebration as substitute players Dustin Forkel and Tim Janisch added two more goals for the home team.
- The young talent Forkel, emulating his idol Klose, celebrated his goal with a flip after scoring against such a formidable opponent.
- Miroslav Klose, a former German and Italian soccer star, praised his team's courageous performance against Juventus, despite recognizing that it was only a pre-season test.
- FCN performed admirably in the face of Juventus' absence of top players, with Caspar Jander opening the scoring and Robin Knoche delivering an impressive debut in defense.
- Meanwhile, both offensive and defensive changes were made in the Nuremberg squad as Janni Serra was loaned out to Aarhus GF, while Jan Gyamerah transferred to 1. FC Kaiserslautern within the Second Bundesliga.
