VfL Bochum also win their second test match. A 5:1 win against SSVg Velbert thanks to an improved performance in the second half. This is what Peter Zeidler says

VfL Bochum ultimately won their friendly against SSVg Velbert 5:1 (1:1). However, the Bundesliga club struggled in the first half against the team relegated from the regional league

In terms of results, VfL’s preparations were a success – a 3:1 win at Rot Weiss Ahlen was followed by a 5:1 victory in Velbert. But in view of the fact that these were two Oberliga teams, they were also must-wins.

Before Peter Zeidler turned his attention to his own team, however, he first praised his opponents from Velbert, who had put in a respectable performance, at least in the first half. “They were a technically good team, they were very courageous in their build-up play. So it wasn’t all that easy. “

In fact, it was not for nothing that the scoreboard read 1:1 after 45 minutes, which also annoyed Zeidler. “The first half was a bit tough, we had no pace. We didn’t do what we had planned to do. It took us far too long to get into the dangerous area. “

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The team that was on the pitch in the second half did a much better job. Noah Loosli (50′), Ibrahima Sissoko (70′), Agon Elezi (72′) and Philipp Hofmann (77′) then steered the game in a different direction, so that the Bundesliga club ultimately secured a victory that was at least halfway decent.

“We put a lot of pressure on the left side in particular, and the second half was much better,” said the VfL coach. “We want to play like that against higher-class teams too. “

Elezi played with pace, always went for it. That suits his temperament.

Peter Zeidler

Although Zeidler didn’t want to single out any player, there was a little extra praise for Agon Elezi, who was once again delighted with his goal. “He played with pace, always went for it. That suits his temperament. But Hofmann and Daschner also showed emotion, which is a good sign!”

The light warm-up is now over, however, with the next test match scheduled for Friday. At 7 p.m., the team will travel to the Tivoli in Aachen to face the promoted team from the 3rd division. Patrick Drewes, who played 90 minutes on the bench against Velbert, will then play through – and Niclas Thiede, who played through against Velbert, will take his place on the same bench. with gp