Dynamo Dresden wins test match against Hertha BSC: Grill makes its debut!

Dynamo Dresden wins test match against Hertha BSC: Grill makes its debut!

Football has a special status in Dresden, and this is also clear from Dynamo Dresden's most recent game. On August 13, 2025, a test match against Hertha BSC's U23s took place at the Walter Fritzsch Academy. Coach Markus Stamm couldn't sit on the bench because he was banned from a friendly match by the DFB after a red card in the previous friendly against SV Ried (3-1). Despite these setbacks, the team shows that it is getting ready for the upcoming second division season.

There was great joy about Stefan Kutschke's early lead in the fourth minute, even if Dresden's dominance was not as hoped. Goalkeeper Lennart Grill made his debut in the Dresden jersey and could count on the support of six junior players or reservists, while newly signed attacker Vincent Vermeij was not in the squad. Even though the keeper only had to intervene twice in the first half, Dresden scored two more goals - Luca Herrmann made it 2-0 in stoppage time in the first half and 3-0 in the 55th minute.

Background and challenges

These games come after two defeats in the second division, which already caused a lot of unrest. Concerns about the date of the DFB Cup game are also causing unrest in the club. While Dynamo is looking for form and stability, it is also about finding the balance between experimenting and winning in order to avoid falling back into the problems of previous years, which have occurred again and again throughout the club's history.

Dresden is not only known for its football, but is also one of the cultural and historical highlights in Germany. The city has a long and eventful history that dates back to the 12th century. The Frauenkirche, the Zwinger and the Semperoper are famous and, together with many museums and the Technical University of Dresden, contribute to the high quality of life. Leisure options, such as boat trips on the Elbe or a break in the Great Garden, offer Dresden residents a great break from football.

Visions of the future

For Dynamo Dresden fans, there remains hope that the team can turn things around under the leadership of Markus Stamm and with a newly formed team. The last few years have been marked by ups and downs, but the fan base remains loyal. The active fan scene has always found creative ways to maintain passion for the club, even in difficult times.

After relegation a few years ago, the fans in Dresden are now keeping their fingers crossed that things will soon improve again and the stormy path to the second division will return to old successes. Dynamo Dresden is pursuing a clear goal: to get back into the upper echelons of German football and to continue the history of the club. The first steps have been taken and with the commitment of players and fans it will be exciting to see how the season continues.

Next week could be crucial and if the team stabilizes in the upcoming games, the podium could be what Dynamo fans have been longing for for years.