Besio double helps Wolfsburg defeat Telstar in friendly

Telstar suffered a 3-0 defeat to VfL Wolfsburg in a preseason friendly. Alessio Besio scored twice for the German side. Read more about the match.

Telstar loses preseason friendly 3-0 to Wolfsburg

Telstar started the new season with a defeat in a preseason friendly against VfL Wolfsburg. The German side won 3-0, with Alessio Besio scoring twice. The match took place on a hot Friday afternoon at the Volkswagen Arena, where Wolfsburg is preparing for their return to the 2. Bundesliga after three decades.

What happened in the match?

Wolfsburg took an early lead in the match. After a cross from Elvis Rexhbecaj, Robert Glatzel scored in the seventh minute. Besio then doubled the lead in the fifteenth minute. In the second half, Besio scored his second goal, making the final score 3-0.

Why is this important for Telstar?

For Telstar, this preseason friendly is a good test ahead of the new season. The team finished last season in 16th place in the Eredivisie with 27 points from 30 matches. With a goal difference of 39-52 and a 47-point deficit to champions PSV Eindhoven, the team hopes to perform better this season.

What's next for Telstar?

Telstar's next match is on January 31, 2027, away against Sparta Rotterdam, who finished 10th last season. The team will need to focus on improving their defense and scoring more goals to climb higher in the league.