St. Pauli and Holstein Kiel ended in a draw, with Afolayan being a part of the action

Unseen soccer trial by Alexander Blessin with a lower league squad; Jackson Irvine's resurgence delayed temporarily.

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2025 September 12 . 11:03 AM

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St. Pauli and Holstein Kiel end in a 1-1 draw, with St. Pauli's team member Afolayan being involved

St. Pauli and Holstein Kiel ended in a draw, with Afolayan being a part of the action

FC St. Pauli and Holstein Kiel Play to a Draw in Friendly Match

In a friendly match between FC St. Pauli and Holstein Kiel, both teams showcased their skills, resulting in a 1-1 draw.

Robert Wagner represented FC St. Pauli on the pitch, while Mathias Pereira Lage and Martijn Kaars started as double strikers for Holstein Kiel. Kaars, the record new signing for FC St. Pauli, made his first start for the team in this match.

The first half of the game was impressively controlled by FC St. Pauli, with Alexander Blessin, the coach of FC St. Pauli, highlighting the importance of James Sands as a central midfielder.

Oladapo Afolayan, known for his history of scoring against Holstein Kiel, opened the scoring for FC St. Pauli with a goal (1-0). The goal was assisted by Erik Ahlstrand, and Afolayan scored with his heel, demonstrating his skill and precision.

In the second half, many changes were made in the FC St. Pauli lineup, but no injuries occurred. Marcus Müller equalized for Holstein Kiel (1-1), ensuring a draw.

Mathias Pereira Lage took over the role of Danel Sinani as a false nine, stepping up significantly when Sinani was unavailable. Lage played a crucial offensive role, leading shots, creating chances, and even securing an assist in a recent 2-0 win over Hamburger SV in the current season.

Martijn Kaars demonstrated his intensity and endurance during the match, but was not yet a fixed point for his teammates after such a short time. Jackson Irvine, who has been recovering from a foot injury, did not make a comeback in this friendly match.

Over 50 children from the local Holstein football camp cheered on the team without interruption during the match. In an unusual incident, Thorge Duwer, equipment manager of FC St. Pauli, lost a ball in the bushes during the match at Holstein Kiel. However, Duwer successfully retrieved the lost ball during the game.

Looking forward, Jackson Irvine's comeback is anticipated to be soon, potentially as early as the next Bundesliga match against FC Augsburg. The friendly match at Holstein Kiel provided valuable practice for both teams, preparing them for the upcoming season.