German youth football test matches: Vestia Disteln debut win, Hannover 96 3-1 victory

In its first test match of the preparation period, Vestia Disteln defeated the U19 side of FC Schalke 04 1‑0, with the winning goal coming from a penalty. The match marked the debut of new coach Thomas Gerner, who expressed satisfaction with the performance.

Hannover 96’s youth team secured a 3‑1 win over Phoenix Lübeck in a third test match, a highlight of a football camp that allowed 130 children to watch the game live. The victory was aided by goals from Hayate Matsuda and new professionals Alexander Vogel and Tom Hobrecht, while the match drew more than 1,500 spectators overall.