0 from Danish newcomer Sønderjyske

Keel. Holstein Kiel played the second test match on Friday afternoon. Against the Danish Superliga, Sønderjysk Elitesport was promoted for it the KSV a 0-0 draw behind closed doors. “Some things were good, some things were bad,” Störche central defender Carl Johansson summed up. “Every minute of the game is valuable for us in the preparation. But of course we want to play even better football. We are only in the second week, but now it is time to analyse today’s game and work further,” Johansson said.

Before kick-off there was good news for coach Marcel Rapp. Finn Porath returned from his thigh injury, and new signing Max Geschwill also played 30 minutes in the second half after completing rehabilitation after breaking his metatarsal bone.

Alexander Bernhardsson plays again as left back

When setting up, the Störche coach used the same method as in the test against B.93 Copenhagen (4-1 win). Alexander Bernhardsson as left back. There was a lot of praise for Swedish defender Johanssonn afterwards. “It’s very good to know that we have someone like him as an option on the left. “He’s a good left-footer and runs a lot,” said the central defender.

In addition to ‘defensive newcomer’ Bernhardsson, the defensive chain in the first half was completed by Marco Komenda and Patrick Erras in central defense and Lasse Rosenboom on the right wing. Before that, Magnus Knudsen and Nicolai Remberg played in defensive midfield. Phil Harres and Shuto Machino were allowed to start in attack.

Goal chances are scarce on both sides

It took a while for Holstein Kiel to get into the game, so that the guests of Sønderjyske also got their first scoring chance. Andu Kelati got the best chance to take the lead after half an hour. After a corner kick, the newcomer from the second row took off. However, the ball ended up on the post.

In the Storks midfield, the ball flowed smoothly over long stretches, with only a lack of precision in the final third. The Danes repeatedly tried to make quick progress, but they produced nothing worth counting. So we went into half-time with a goalless draw.

Fiete Arp with a bandaged thigh after the final whistle

Despite a full substitution, KSV continued to concentrate on playing against the ball in the second half. Marcel Rapp’s team succeeded well in this for long periods. After 67 minutes, the Danes were able to counter the Kiel defence. Lewis Holtby had lost the ball in the opponent’s half, but Sefer Emini, who had evaded the Kiel midfielder on the right flank, failed to produce a dangerous finish in front of Timon Weiner’s goal.

In the end the friendly match ended without goals. First positive conclusion: before the training free week There are no new injuries at Holstein Kiel. The zero was also given to Fiete Arp, whose thigh was heavily bandaged at the end of the match. “Fiete got a horse kiss,” Marcel Rapp explains.

For the rest, the Störche coach was satisfied with the state of preparation. “I saw a lot of things that form the basis for our game. We wanted to defend and a lot of guys sprinted backwards with us. In the beginning we had some problems with the ball, but after adjustments it went better. We had a few good attacks with the ball. In the second half it was the other way around. These are the things we can start with,” Rapp concludes.

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