Victory for Holstein Kiel in shortened test

Bundesliga - Victory for Holstein Kiel in shortened test

Testmatch Debut for Holstein Kiel: The promotion winner kicked off its first game in preparation for its first season in the Bundesliga against Danish second division side B.93 Kopenhagen with a 4:1 (2:1) victory. However, the over 3000 spectators in Rendsburg Nobiskrug-Stadion were only treated to a 65-minute football experience due to the ongoing threat of heavy rain, strong winds, and hail. Fiete Arp (6') and Benedikt Pichler (34') scored before half-time, while new signings Phil Harres (44') and Andu Kelati (64') added goals after the break. The Kiel team had to endure a scare just after kickoff when Emeka Nnamani (1') took advantage of a serious error by Holstein goalkeeper Timon Weiner to score the opening goal for the Danes. B.93 had already played their first league game on July 17.

New signing with promising starts

Marcel Rapp, coach of KSV, was missing the recuperating Colin Kleine-Bekel, Marko Ivezic, Finn Porath, and Max Geschwill. In the central midfield, Norwegian newcomer Magnus Knudsen showed promising performances as a potential successor to the departed ex-captain Philipp Sander. Despite the match being called off due to the weather, Arp saw it as a good test against a strong opponent. "Everyone knows that this season will be different with the intensity we've been driving since the first day of training," said the 24-year-old offensive all-rounder. "I felt a special nervousness with the publication of the fixtures on the last Thursday," he added. Rapp was also satisfied with his team's performance. "Apart from the first two minutes, we saw many things we've been practicing in training," said the 45-year-old. "Shame about the weather ruining it."

1. Despite missing some key players, Holstein Kiel managed to secure a 4-1 victory against Copenhagen in a pre-season test match, showcasing the potential of their new signing Magnus Knudsen in the midfield.
2. Fiete Arp, the offensive all-rounder from Holstein Kiel, was delighted with the chance to test their skills against a strong opponent, even though the match was cut short due to inclement weather.
3. In the Soccer Bundesliga, Holstein Kiel will face new challenges this season, and the pre-season matches, including the 4-1 victory against B.93 Copenhagen, are essential for their Bundesliga preparation.
4. While Schleswig-Holstein's Holstein Kiel prepares for their debut in the Soccer Bundesliga, they have started their pre-season schedule with test matches, including a successful 4-1 victory against the Danish side B.93 Kopenhagen.
5. After claiming promotion to the Soccer Bundesliga, Holstein Kiel began their pre-season preparation with a comprehensive 4-1 victory over Danish side B.93 Kopenhagen in test matches, signaling their readiness for the upcoming Bundesliga season.

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