1. FC Magdeburg collapses against Essen: 2:5 defeat in the friendly!

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The friendly match between 1. FC Magdeburg and Rot-Weiss Essen ended in a clear defeat for the hosts, who lost 2:5. In this encounter, which took place on Friday afternoon at 2 p.m. in the Avnet Arena, it was clear from the team's lineups that there were still some coordination problems. The match was played in three periods of 35 minutes each, which presented an interesting challenge for the teams.

However, the FCM got off to a brilliant start. Baris Atik took the early lead in the third minute of the game. However, this positive mood did not last long, as Jean Hugonet equalized for the guests from Essen with an own goal in the 15th minute. The team didn't let this discourage them and took the lead again with a distant goal from Dominik Martinovic in the 32nd minute. It is clear that Magdeburg's defense lacked the necessary stability.

A first half with changeable emotions

In the first third, Magdeburg had the initial offensive, but after that the Essen team got better and better into the game. The two goals were followed by further goals for Rot-Weiss Essen in the second third. Kaito Mizuta made it 3-1 in the 60th minute and gave the Magdeburg defense no chance. It seems as if the hosts lacked the necessary pace and penetration in the second half to pose a serious threat in front of the opponent's goal.

Essen's power was impressively demonstrated a little later when Ahmet Arslan - who once wore the FCM jersey - was able to increase the score to 4-1 with a free kick in the 67th minute. The final point was set in the 84th minute by Jaka Cuber Potocnik, who made it 5-1. Although Abu El-Zein managed to convert a penalty in stoppage time, the final result of 2:5 does not seem to be particularly comforting from Magdeburg's perspective on closer inspection.

Preparations for the new season are underway

In the new season of the 2nd Bundesliga and 3rd League, which starts on August 1st, the Magdeburgers have to work hard to do better. The first main round of the DFB Cup is scheduled for mid-August. It is clear that the preparation includes not only training content, but also test matches in order to get the team in top form. Another test is coming up next Saturday against Chemnitzer FC and will be a new opportunity for the Magdeburgers to prove themselves.

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