Offenbach's Kickers triumph: 5-0 victory in the first test game 2025!

Offenbach's Kickers triumph: 5-0 victory in the first test game 2025!

On January 19, 2025, Kickers Offenbach (OFC) won his first friendly of the year with an impressive 5-0 dominance against FC Eddersheim. In this opening match of the season preparation, the team under the direction of head coach Christian Neidhart was clearly superior and only gave the opponent two noteworthy chances, with a shot hit the post and a penalty was awarded.

The goals for the Offenbacher scored Mensah (26th), Mesanovic (34th), Mustafa (35th), Barry (43.) and Ünlücifci (66.). Almin Mesanovic, who was on the pitch for the injured Marc Wachs in the first half, convinced with a remarkable free kick. Trainer Neidhart had previously explained that wax is difficult to replace and plans to look for an external replacement.

injuries and internal new additions

wax will be due to an injury, which is a major challenge for the OFC. Jayson Breitenbach and Ronny Marcos took over the role of captain during the game, which was divided in two halves. Breitenbach was substituted for Knothe after half an hour. Neidhart reported that talks with potential new additions were already running but had been given numerous cancellations. At the moment, basket and Nazarov could theoretically take on the role, but Neidhart is looking for a versatile player who can act both in the central midfield and on the outside.

The OFC was set up in the two halves as follows:

preparatory games and successes

The test game against Eddersheim is the first of several preparatory games for Kickers Offenbach who are preparing for the new season. Last year, the team won another test game 11-0 against VfB Oberndorf. In these games, the offensive forces such as Marc Wachs and Valdrin Mustafa were particularly accurate, which positions the OFC as a serious candidate for the coming season.

Neidhart was satisfied with the performance of his players and the positive team spirit, which is noticeable in the early phase of preparation. The Offenbacher Kickers set high goals and want to convince with a continuous performance in order to cut down more successfully in the next season than in the past.

Overall, the injuries and the management plan have a major impact on the preparation of the OFC, just like the general problem of injury in football. The focus remains on finding the best solutions in order to maximize the team's punch not only in training, but also in the upcoming games. An exciting and challenging time is waiting for the Offenbacher.

[OP-ONLINE] reports that the OFC started preparing with a strong squad, while the search for a suitable replacement for the injured wax is already a top priority. The challenge of continuing to be successful in the upcoming season is regarded by Neidhart as a central task.

[ofc.de] emphasizes that four newcomers to the team in the last test game and the mood in the team remains optimistic. The focus on teamwork and the integration of new players should lay the basis for a successful season.

[FUSSBALLWHANDS.com] also offers important insights into the problem of injury in football and the respective impact on team performance. The Offenbacher Kickers will do everything they can to counteract this and keep their team fit and powerful.