TuS Koblenz defeats Alemannia Aachen in the friendly in Boppard

TuS Koblenz defeats Alemannia Aachen in the friendly in Boppard

The influence of test games on local football

by Matthias Schlenger

29. July 2024, 3:28 p.m.

Test games are crucial for the preparation for the coming season, and the recent meeting between TuS Koblenz and Alemannia Aachen illustrates this. In this game, which took place in the Boppard-Buchenau stadium on Sunday afternoon, the Koblenzer won 2-1 in front of around 500 spectators, but this was not of top priority for both teams.

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The coach of Alemannia, Heiner Backhaus, who himself has a Koblenz past, emphasized the importance of the game: "The game had been agreed long before, and we were happy to accept it". Such games offer the coaches the opportunity to test their tactics and integrate new players without the results of containing the pressure of the point games.

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A particularly brilliant protagonist in the game was Dominik Kaiser, who was recommended for a contract with TuS Koblenz. Most recently, the striker had also demonstrated his skills at the league promoted SC Idar-Oberstein. Such players often have the opportunity to secure their place in the team through strong appearances in test games.

The importance of such events for the community

For the football community in Boppard, the friendly is a sign of recovery and anticipation for the coming season. The end of the shoulder between fans, players and the management of the association shows that the support of local football is still strong. This connection can often be recognized in the form of modest number of spectators, as with this game.

A look at the next steps

In just a few days, it will be serious for both teams because they have to compete in their respective leagues. While TuS Koblenz plays in the Oberliga Rhineland-Palatinate/Saar at 1. FC Kaiserslautern II, Alemannia Aachen competes against Rot-Weiss Essen in the 3rd division. The preparation phase will be crucial to optimize the strategies and to strengthen the self -confidence of the players.

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Test games like that between TuS Koblenz and Alemannia Aachen are more than just preparation for the season; They also strengthen the feeling of community and the anticipation for the coming year. Such encounters can discover new talents and consolidate existing players, which in the long run benefits local football.

- Nag