Hertha BSC Wins Opening Friendly in Austrian Training Camp

Hertha BSC kicked off their pre-season training camp in Austria with a friendly match victory, defeating Austrian Bundesliga side WSG Tirol 3:2 in Kundl.

Kevin Sessa opened the scoring for the German second-division club in the second minute with a powerful shot. However, WSG Tirol quickly responded with two goals from Ademola Ola-Adebomi (penalty) and Nikolai Baden Frederiksen, taking a 2:1 lead into halftime.

After the break, Sessa equalized for Hertha in the 53rd minute. The winning goal came in the 76th minute from young talent Jelani Ndi, who scored after an impressive dribble. The match concluded after a lengthy injury stoppage for a Tirol player who landed awkwardly following a head collision.

Hertha BSC arrived in Tirol on Friday and will remain in Austria until July 26. Their squad of 28 players includes several newcomers from their youth academy, such as Jerome Diallo, Mayson Grothe, and Ndi. The team is still awaiting its first official new signing, with potential transfer funds expected from the departure of several first-team players, including goalkeeper Tjark Ernst.

Meanwhile, defender Julian Eitschberger extended his contract with Hertha until 2029. The team's next friendly is scheduled against South African club Mamelodi Sundowns, before their second-division season opener against VfL Bochum on August 7.