FC St. Pauli and Deportivo A Coruña Draw 2:2 in Preseason Friendly as Alexander Blessin Debuts at Millerntor
FC St. Pauli played to a 2:2 draw against Spanish club Deportivo A Coruña in their final pre-season friendly ahead of the 2. The encounter provided a rigorous physical and tactical test for the Hamburg side, though the result was overshadowed by an injury concern surrounding a young squad member.
Match Summary and First-Half Action at Millerntor
According to match reports from regional media, the hosts took a 1:0 advantage into halftime after an organized opening 45 minutes that tested the squad’s readiness for the upcoming league season.
Deportivo A Coruña, commonly known as “Depor,” responded after the break.
Second-Half Adjustments and the Final Score
By the final whistle, the score stood level at 2:2, leaving neither side with a victory in what German news outlets described as a demanding general rehearsal for the second tier.
For Blessin, the fixture served as an essential stress test.
Injury Concern Overshadows the Draw
The primary talking point following the final whistle centered on an injury to a young St. Pauli player. According to reports from the Hamburger Abendblatt, coaching staff and onlookers expressed immediate concern after the incident, with observers noting the player’s distressed physical reaction as he left the pitch. Medical staff evaluated the youngster immediately following the match, though official club updates regarding the severity of the injury remained pending.
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