U17-Kickers are unhappily subject to Saarbrücken 0: 1

U17-Kickers are unhappily subject to Saarbrücken 0: 1

In an exciting and highly competitive game, the U17 of SV Stuttgart Kickers e.V. had to accept an unfortunate defeat against 1. FC Saarbrücken 1-0 last weekend in the DFB youth league. Although the Stuttgart team had more possession over long distances of the game and created numerous scoring chances, it was not enough for positive points in the end.

The game began rapidly and shaped by the Kickers, which became dangerous, especially at the beginning due to standard situations. Lirjon Abdullahu showed two promising opportunities in the first half, but luck was not at his side. In the 11th minute he narrowly failed with a header on the crossbar and forgotten a penalty he had brought out in the 16th minute. The goalkeeper of Saarbrücken, David Miachel Baizel, parried the shot.

The course of the game and the decisive moments

After the initial pressure of the Kickers, the Saarlanders got into play better over the first half. In the 31st minute, Luka Petkov had the greatest chance of the first half when he first played around a scartwarting goalkeeper in front of the goal. Unfortunately, the Saarbrück defender Jonas Seidel managed to just scratch the ball off the line. Just two minutes later, Lirjon Abdullahu offered another opportunity, but here too a defender came between the ball and goal.

In the added time of the first half, the hosts then managed to take the lead. Through a quick switching train, they used carelessness and played the ball precisely to Jayden Charles Coletta, who successfully converted.

The second half was initially rather quiet, without any noteworthy chances on both sides. It was only in the 71st minute that the Kickers came again dangerously in front of the opposing goal when Julian Schmidt Benjamin Tekin tipped behind the defense with a clever pass. But here, too, the aggressive defense campaigns of the Saarlanders prevented a balance.

emotional final phase

With the gaming course in the last few minutes, it got really heated again. In the 88th minute, a Saarbrücken player had to get off the pitch after a foul with a declared red card, which led to a pack formation. Despite numerical superiority for the Kickers, however, it was not possible to overcome the defensive of the Saarlanders. The last seconds were exciting, but the hoped -for equalization failed to do.

After this game, the disappointment with the Kickers remains noticeable. Although they had more clear opportunities in the overall view, the game could not be decided. The team will have the opportunity to rehabilitate and to improve the mistakes that ultimately led to defeat at the first home game at 2:00 p.m. against Waldhof Mannheim at 2:00 p.m.

After this passionate appearance, the fighting spirit of the U17 of SV Stuttgart kickers remains unbroken. This encounter has shown that despite setbacks, the team has great skills that have to come into their own in the next games. The team will learn from this defeat and try to show strong performance in the next match.

analysis of the game

The U17 of the Kickers showed a committed performance in the encounter against Saarbrücken, especially in the first half. The dominance in possession of the ball and the number of opportunities developed speak for the offensive power of the Stuttgart. Despite the clear possibilities, they failed, especially due to the awarded penalty from Lirjon Abdullahu, who thus missed the lead for his team. This situation illustrates how crucial the effectiveness is in front of the gate.

On the other hand, the defensive work of the Saarbrücken proved that they can also remain under pressure. Their ability to achieve decisive ball conquests and to defend the lead by quickly switching and defend aggressive defends was decisive for victory. The fast shifting over Damien Edusei, who led to the only goal, shows the danger that the Saarbrücken team developed despite less possession.

Statistical evaluation of the season

The current season offers some interesting statistics that illuminate the development of the Kickers U17. In the previous season, the Kickers have over 60% possession of the ball in most of their games, which indicates a dominant way of playing. Nevertheless, the conversion rate (ratio of goal shots to actual goals) could be improved because many chances were not used. The U17 has given an average of 12 shots per game in its last five games, but only scored 2 goals.

In addition, an analysis of the last games shows that the defensive of the Kickers is often susceptible in the first half. The last five games have shown that 70% of the goals conceded in the first 45 minutes. These statistics lead to the trainers to consider strategic adjustments, especially in the initial phase of the games in order to avoid early residues.

future challenges and views

The next encounter for the U17 will be against Waldhof Mannheim next Saturday. This game will be crucial to regain the lost self -confidence after the defeat against Saarbrücken. Waldhof Mannheim also showed some difficulties in the current season, which is a chance for the Kickers to finally turn their offensive strength in the gates.

"We have to focus on our chances and learn to use it ice cold," said the trainer after the game. It will be crucial that the players not only have the opportunity to implement their tactics, but also to take off the mental blockages in order to successfully make the next home game. The support of domestic fans could play an important role here to motivate the team and to bring the performance to the desired level.