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Waldhof Mannheim fights against Al-Hilal: tension until the last minute!
On August 14, 2025, the German third division team Waldhof Mannheim lost 2:3 against Al-Hilal, despite a strong performance and five goals from Boyd.
Waldhof Mannheim fights against Al-Hilal: tension until the last minute!
Yesterday it was a busy time for the German third division team Waldhof Mannheim. Under the new coach Luc Holtz, the team played two games in just 24 hours and presented themselves in different facets. In the first duel, Mannheim won the round of 16 of the Baden Association Cup with an impressive 7-1 against association league team SpVgg Neckarelz. Terrence Boyd was in top form and scored five goals alone. Under the previous coach Dominik Glawogger, Boyd still sat in the stands, a change that is now clearly paying off.
However, the second game presented Mannheim with a challenge that they did not expect this week. In a friendly they played against the Saudi Arabian record champions Al-Hilal. However, they quickly found themselves in a tricky situation. After Kennedy Okpala's surprising lead in the 6th minute, Al-Hilal equalized in the 24th minute through Theo Hernandez and then brought the game to 2-1 with another goal from Darwin Núñez, who recently moved to Al-Hilal from Liverpool FC. Shortly afterwards the team increased the lead to 3:1 before Diego Michel was able to reduce the score to 3:2 for Mannheim in the 38th minute.
Strong performance, but no points in the end
Despite the strong performance, the Mannheim team were disappointed after the game. They had several chances to equalize again but were unable to equalize. Al-Hilal ultimately won the game 3-2. Coach Holtz was positive about his team's performance after the game, a fact that gives fans hope for the upcoming games.
Waldhof Mannheim's upward sporting trend is not only a nice eye-catcher for the fans, but could also raise expectations for the upcoming matches. With their performance in the cup and their commitment against Al-Hilal, the team has shown that they are willing to fight in the league and beyond.
In the meantime, it remains to be seen how the transfers and new coaching strategies will impact the entire season. Football is and remains unpredictable, but with a solid squad and a committed coaching bench, Waldhof Mannheim could be on the right track to tackle the next challenges.