Alemannia Aachen: Teaching defeat at the 1st FSV Mainz 05

Alemannia Aachen: Teaching defeat at the 1st FSV Mainz 05

The prelude to the Bundesliga was an educational experience for Alemannia Aachen's U17. On Wednesday, when the team opened to Mainz at 7.45 a.m., nobody suspected that the day would end with a 0: 3 defeat. Trainer Dennis Jerusalem sat on the bus at the end of the long day and reflected on the development of his young talents.

promising start and decisive errors

The first half of the game brought promising moments for Aachen. Dennis Jerusalem was satisfied with the first 30 minutes and emphasized the performance of his players. Especially the beginnings when Alemannia even had some chances to take the lead made a look. But despite this strong phase, the team had to recognize the quality of the opponent, as the Mainz coach Marc Heidenmann noted: "In the beginning, the opponent made it very difficult for us."

Table findings for the Aachen

The main goal for the U17 of Alemannia this season is the development-both individually and as a team. For many players, the young Bundesliga is new territory, and the first encounter against a top-class opponent was an important lesson. The Aacheners not only had to prevail against the Mainz, but also learn how to capitalize on a few opportunities. In the added time of the first half, Jeremiah Debrah scored the first goal for Mainz, a moment that should make the Aachener morally.

Use of pressure and errors

The second half began promising for Aachen, but an unnecessary gräsche led to a penalty for Mainz. A little later, this was transformed by the captain of the host, Chris Rosenberger, with a precise shot. Another crucial moment was the third goal, which fell in the 83rd minute when Benjamin Drakovac overcame the defense against Aachener and came to a conclusion. After a solid start, Alemannia had to recognize that mistakes are often punished in the course of the game.

Conclusion and outlook for the upcoming encounter

Despite the defeat, Jerusalem praised the closed team performance and highlighted the passion of his players. "Totally stable, intense and passionate," said the words of the trainer, who signal a positive perspective for the further season. The Aacheners, who compete against 1. FC Kaiserslautern next Sunday (2.30 p.m.), can learn from this experience in order to cut off more successfully in the coming game. It remains to be seen how the young team from Aachen will accept the challenges of the Bundesliga.