Test Matches: Third Test, Third Win: Stuttgart Wins in Offenbach

VfB Stuttgart continued their strong pre-season form with a dominant 8-1 victory over Regionalliga side Kickers Offenbach. The friendly match was part of Offenbach's 125th-anniversary celebrations.

The commanding win marks Stuttgart's third consecutive victory in their preparation for the new Bundesliga season, showcasing a potent offense and solid team cohesion. Coach Sebastian Hoeneß's squad displayed an energetic performance throughout the match, establishing a comfortable lead by halftime.

Goals for Stuttgart came from Christopher Olivier (5th minute), Chris Führich (10th), Tiago Tomas (18th), and Laurin Ulrich (45+1). Kickers Offenbach managed a single goal from Benedikt von Hagen in the 42nd minute, making the halftime score 4-1.

In the second half, Stuttgart extended their lead with further goals from Lazar Jovanovic (53rd, 76th), Yanik Spalt (62nd), and Jovan Milosevic (89th). Hoeneß utilized the match to give his entire squad playing time, making wholesale substitutions at halftime.

New signing Leo Sauer, a Slovakian international who joined just before the match, did not feature in this game. Stuttgart's Bundesliga campaign kicks off on August 28, with an away match against the reigning champions, Bayern Munich.