TSG Neustrelitz loses a test game against Energie Cottbus 0: 2

TSG Neustrelitz loses a test game against Energie Cottbus 0: 2

In preparation for the upcoming third division season, TSG Neustrelitz had to take a bitter defeat on July 5, 2025. In the third test game, coach Thomas Franke's team lost 0-2 against Energie Cottbus. The game took place in the Werner-Seelenbinder sports facility in Herzberg, Brandenburg, and attracted around 1200 spectators who experienced an exciting game.

The Neustrelitzer again could not convince in terms of the test game record, because this was the third defeat in a row. Before that, they lost to BFC Dynamo (0: 1) and Hertha BSC II (2: 3). Despite these results, coach Thomas Franke expressed a positive statement about the performance of his team and was able to experiment with the newcomers Remmy Jason Orlando Kruse and Younes Laribi as well as with test player Daniel Touko on the defensive. Touko, previously at SC Staaken, remains unbound.

games, goals and next challenges

In the friendly against Cottbus, Jonas Hofmann brought the hosts into the lead in the 11th minute. Erik Engelhardt increased to 2-0 in the 52nd minute, which marked the final score of the game. There is therefore a lot of work for the Neustrelitzer before going next Saturday against Union Sandersdorf (Süd-Oberliga). The kick -off will be at 1 p.m.

Energie Cottbus was not only strong in this game, but also won his first test game victory on Friday when the team VSG Altglienicke defeated 4: 2. According to the Sportschau, for Cottbus there is now an intensive test game program on July 8th in Mahlsdorf and on Home Home against Greifswald FC. In addition, a training camp in Austria is planned to take place from July 17th to 23rd

The test game statistics of the third division clubs

According to the Kicker, the rest round of the 3rd league will begin in one week, and many third-division teams use the test games to make the last fine. In the past few days, several teams have tested their shape, which shows how important these preparatory games are. The performance of the teams counts in the rivalry on the square. This also applies to Neustrelitz, which must now be prepared for the next challenges.

we can only hope that TSG Neustrelitz will learn from any defeat and can successfully design the next tests. Fans can be excited to see how the team will present themselves in the coming weeks.