Rot-Weiß Erfurt wins in the friendly: The new team convinces!

Rot-Weiß Erfurt wins in the friendly: The new team convinces!

Gotha, Deutschland - Red-Weiß Erfurt is in impressive form and brings several positive news from the last test games. Last Saturday, July 5, 2025, the team triumphed against the third division promoted Schweinfurt 2-1 in the Volkspark Stadium in Gotha in front of 712 spectators. This game was not only a sporting success, but also gave an insight into the future perspectives of the club.

Ben-Luca Moritz netted for Erfurt in the 3. minute and ensured a successful start. Despite the interim compensation by a penalty by Michael Dellinger in the 11th minute, Erfurt was not deterred. Obed Ugondu made the 2-1 final score in the 35th minute, which gave the coaches a reason for satisfied faces. Trainer Fabian Gerber also took this opportunity to observe three potential newcomers that could prove themselves.

new faces, old strength

with Jaden Rodtnick from Union Berlin, who was already taking a seat on the bench, there was fresh impulses for the team. But the new faces on the square also convinced: Soufiane Ikene came from the defensive midfield of Nuremberg II, during the second newcomer, Temilola Awoyale, previously active at the Lions Gibraltar. Gerber praised the performance of his players after the game and explained that Iken and Awoyale should be used again in the next friendly against Alemannia Aachen.

Before that, Erfurt already showed his dominance in another friendly against Union Mühlhausen, which ended 11-0 in favor of the Thuringian. This impressive performance took place on Wednesday evening in the stadium on the Aue, where proud 1100 spectators were able to marvel at the spectacle. Erfurt dominated from the first minute and set the course for an open peat festival.

anticipation for upcoming challenges

The next games, including the duel against Alemannia Aachen, are already on the plan and promise exciting encounters. These test games not only offer the opportunity to integrate new players, but also to further consolidate their own team. The view of coach Gerber and the entire team is clear: not only the focus should be on fun, but also to achieve the sporting goals for the coming season.

Overall, it turns out that Rot-Weiß Erfurt has a good knack for squad planning. After the recent successes, it will be interesting to see how the team will develop further. The fan can look forward to the next game days and is well advised to keep your fingers crossed.

For more details about the last games and the newcomers, please see at picture and red-white Erfurt over.