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U23 loses to Illertissen: Coach Hilbert expresses frustration about opportunities!
The U23 from Fürth narrowly lost to FV Illertissen. Coach Hilbert criticizes the exploitation of opportunities and praises the intensity of the game.
U23 loses to Illertissen: Coach Hilbert expresses frustration about opportunities!
SK Fürth's U23 team lost 1-2 in an exciting match against FV Illertissen. The Illertissen team took the lead in the 8th minute. One reason to be happy for the Fürth team was the equalizer by Daniel Adlung in the 39th minute, who prevailed after an excellent assist from Raul Marita. But the Illertissen kept their nerve and scored the winning goal in the 70th minute through Mussa Fofanah, who scored from a suspected offside position. For head coach Roberto Hilbert, the result was disappointing, but he nevertheless praised the high intensity of the game. “We have to work on exploiting our chances in the final third,” said Hilbert when analyzing the game. The U23 exhibition included Jung in goal as well as players like Abrangao, Vakouftsis, Adlung and Marita, all of whom gave their best but were not rewarded. This information was provided by [sgf1903.de](https://www.sgf1903.de/news/nach Growth/u23-verliert-knapp).
In another important duel, SK Fürth's U19s also had a difficult day and lost 4-1 to VfB Stuttgart. Stuttgart were dominant at the start of the game and took the lead in the 6th minute. The Fürth team showed strength and was able to equalize 1-1 with a goal from Luis Daehne in the 25th minute. However, Stuttgart didn't let up and subsequently scored three more goals, which made the sensation perfect. Coach Julian Kolbeck found clear words and criticized the poor exploitation of opportunities, but emphasized his team's fighting performance.
Next games are crucial
There are exciting games on the program for the coming weeks. The U23 will play against the Würzburger Kickers in the Rosenaustadion on September 21, 2024, an insider tip that should attract many fans to the Rosenaubiergarten. The encounter will be a special event in the Bavarian Regional League, especially because of the existing fan friendship between the clubs. The U23's previous game ended in a goalless draw against Aschaffenburg, which now puts additional pressure on the team.
The U19s will also face Bayern when they play against FC Bayern Munich in the DFB youth league on September 22nd. There could be a surprise in the air here, as Bayern have not lost any points in their group so far. The match will also be broadcast via a live stream from the DFB, which offers fans an optimal opportunity to follow the game.
A look back at the U23s
The U23 has a long tradition in German football that goes back to the 1950s. Attention: The U23 was initially a stepping stone for the great footballers of the DFB team before it was abolished in 1974 and replaced by the U21. The first U23 internationals offered talents the opportunity to present themselves on a larger stage, which became crucial for their future careers. For example, the first U23 international match against Yugoslavia in 1955 ended in a 3-3 draw. With these games, the DFB set standards for youth work in German football, without which today's Formula One football team, the national team, would be unthinkable. Further details on this historical development can be found on the Wikipedia) page.