St. Pauli Suffers 1-4 Defeat in Pre-Season Friendly Against Bournemouth
FC St. Pauli concluded their Austria training camp with a 1-4 loss to Premier League side AFC Bournemouth in Saalfelden. St. Pauli took an early lead through Martijn Kaars in the 22nd minute, but Bournemouth responded quickly, equalizing via Gannon-Doak in the 25th minute and taking a 2-1 lead before halftime. In the second half, Bournemouth's superior quality and squad depth, including substitutes like Adli, Kluivert, and Diakité, proved decisive. St. Pauli conceded two more goals, including a set-piece header from Diakité, making the final score 1-4. Coach Marcel Rapp's side struggled defensively, particularly from set pieces and against Bournemouth's physicality. Captain Branimir Hrgota acknowledged the defensive issues but noted the match was a valuable learning experience. St. Pauli's next test is against Deportivo A Coruña before their league opener against Fürth on August 9.
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