Dynamo Dresden shines in the test match: 3-0 against Hertha BSC II!

Dynamo Dresden shines in the test match: 3-0 against Hertha BSC II!

Dynamo Dresden won 3-0 in the friendly against Hertha BSC II today, August 13, 2025. The game took place at the AOK PLUS Walter Fritzsch Academy, but behind closed doors and without a live stream. The game was scheduled before the important DFB Cup game against 1. FSV Mainz 05, which will take place on Monday, August 18th at 6 p.m suedwest24.de reported.

The Dresden team, still without a point after two defeats in the 2nd Bundesliga, took the lead early on through Stefan Kutschke in the fourth minute. Luca Herrmann, who scored the second goal in stoppage time in the first half, didn't miss the opportunity to score the third goal in the 55th minute. His powerful shot from 20 meters was the culmination of a successful test match. Particularly exciting: It was the debut in the Dynamo jersey for goalkeeper Lennart Grill.

Optimization before important games

The sporting director Thomas Brendel explained that the encounter primarily serves to optimize the team's processes and give the players match practice without revealing too much tactical information. What is particularly noteworthy is that only defender Sascha Risch from the last game was in the starting line-up and that new attacker Vincent Vermeij, who was only signed on Monday, was not in the squad. Coach Thomas Stamm was unable to sit on the bench due to a ban imposed on him after a red card in the friendly against SV Ried.

But the challenges for Dynamo don't stop there. The upcoming DFB Cup round brings additional excitement. The games will be played in a knockout system and in the event of a draw, the decision will be reached through extra time and, if necessary, a penalty shootout. The DFB Cup is not only considered the second most important title in German club football, but also gives the winner the right to start in the group phase of the UEFA Europa League, provided they are not already qualified for the Champions League, as the Dynamo fan site informs.

Trouble about the city festival

Another downside is the date of the cup game against Mainz, which has already provoked a protest from the guests. Mainz 05 expressed dissatisfaction with the game's scheduling, which clashes with a city festival in Dresden. However, the DFB rejected this protest, which provoked mixed reactions from home fans.

With the friendly win against Hertha BSC II, Dynamo Dresden took a small step in the right direction. It remains to be seen whether the team can translate this energy into the DFB Cup game against Mainz. Fans can follow developments with excitement, even if they have to resort to club channels.