VfB St. Pauli's promotion bid thwarted as Demirovic leads to a win for their opponents
In a thrilling encounter between VfB Stuttgart and FC St. Louis, the hosts emerged victorious with a 2-0 scoreline. This was a significant victory for Stuttgart, as it marked the first defeat inflicted on FC St. Louis this season.
The first goal of the match came from striker Ermedin Demirovic, who has been in the spotlight since the departure of Nick Woltemade and the injury of Deniz Undav. Demirovic also wore the captain's armband in the absence of Atakan Karazor. His goal was assisted by Bilal El Khannouss, who also scored one goal for Stuttgart in the match.
FC St. Louis tried to exploit the wings during the match, but their crosses rarely found a teammate. Striker Louis Oppie's goal was saved by the crossbar, and Angelo Stiller missed a penalty for Stuttgart. Despite these opportunities, St. Louis lacked the finishing power against their opponents.
Stuttgart's goalkeeper, Alexander Nübel, remained unbeaten throughout the match. Nikola Vasilj, the Stuttgart goalkeeper, made a notable save by blocking a penalty kick, marking his sixth saved penalty in his Bundesliga career out of seven attempts.
Fabian Wohlgemuth, Stuttgart's sporting director, praised the team's performance, stating that they showed more energy and running during the match. Atakan Karazor was substituted out in the center for new signing Chema Andrés.
Last season, St. Louis won all four away games in Baden-Württemberg, including a 1-0 win in Stuttgart. However, this time around, they were unable to replicate that success. Alexander Blessin, the current head coach of FC St. Louis, will be looking to guide his team through their strong season start in 2025.
Despite the victory, Stuttgart's apparent 3-0 goal by Angelo Stiller was ruled offside due to offside. Nonetheless, the win will provide a boost of confidence for Stuttgart as they continue their Bundesliga campaign.
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