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Holstein Kiel starts strong: first friendly win against Flensburg!
Holstein Kiel narrowly won 2-1 against SC Weiche Flensburg 08 in the test match on June 28, 2025 before the start of the season.
Holstein Kiel starts strong: first friendly win against Flensburg!
On June 28, 2025, an exciting test match took place between Holstein Kiel and SC Weiche Flensburg 08. Kick-off was punctual at 3:00 p.m. and the game ended with a narrow 2-1 win for Kiel. This was the first test match for Holstein Kiel in preparation for the coming season. Holstein Kiel, relegated from the Bundesliga, played against the regional league team from Flensburg, who also performed bravely.
The goals for Holstein Kiel were scored by Phil Harres in the 5th minute and Lasse Rosenboom in the 32nd minute. Bjarne Schleemann scored a consolation goal for Flensburg in the 51st minute. Coach Marcel Rapp used the game strategically by replacing the entire team at halftime and sending eleven fresh players onto the field. This tactic is intended to ensure that players are optimally prepared for the challenges of the new season.
Preparation for the new season
Holstein Kiel is continuing its preparations and will fly to a training camp in the USA on Sunday, June 30th. There they will face Minnesota United FC from Major League Soccer on July 7th. The return to Germany is planned for July 10th. The new season in the 2nd Bundesliga begins on August 3rd with an opening game against SC Paderborn, and the fans are excited to see how the team will fare in the new league.
Parallel to the test match in Flensburg, there were also other matches that represent the preparation program of many teams in the Bundesliga and 2nd Bundesliga. For example, Hertha BSC and Karlsruher SC also won their tests on the same day. This shows that the teams are extremely motivated to start the new season well.
The experience of a test match is, above all, an opportunity for fans to follow the new team and their development. The live broadcast of the game was offered on shz.de, giving viewers the chance to experience the action up close.
Overall, there is a lot of movement in German football, and Holstein Kiel is optimistic about the coming weeks. The fans can look forward to numerous exciting games and hopefully a successful season.