TSG Neustrelitz loses: 2: 3 against Hertha BSC II in the friendly!

TSG Neustrelitz loses: 2: 3 against Hertha BSC II in the friendly!

is part of football, but TSG Neustrelitz saw a positive development despite a 2: 3 defeat against Hertha BSC II in today's test game on June 29, 2025. Coach Thomas Franke was satisfied with the performance of his team, but would like to work on the defensive weaknesses. In the first half, Younes Laribi managed to equalize 1-1 after successfully completing a nice combination into the short corner. Justus Guth scored 2-2 in the second half by penalty after he was fouled in the solo. Despite the appealing offensive actions, the defensive mistakes of the Neustrelitzer were too clear, which is why Franke emphasizes that the stability must be worked on.

TSG Neustrelitz opened the preparation for the 2025/26 season on June 23, with the clear goal of expanding the promising approaches in the test games. Numerous games have been announced in the preparation, including on July 5, meet the third division club Energie Cottbus in Herzberg. [Nordkurier] (https://www.nordkurier.de/sport/neustrelitzer-oberliga-footballer-Testeste- against-third league-energie-cottbus-365975) reports that the trainer announced a high training intensity for the first home game on June 27 against BFC Dynamo. A total of eight test games are set in the preparatory plan that give players the opportunity to adapt to the coming season.

test games as a training tool

Test games are not only there to achieve results, but also to improve the training content and to offer the players valuable competition practice. [fussball.de] (https://training-service.fussball.de/trainer/artikel/testenspiele-sind-anweitte- training units-2455/) emphasizes that such games should be specifically integrated into training planning. When choosing its test play opponents, the TSG clearly intended to set different main topics. This happens, among other things, through performance differences that allow different aspects of the game to be trained, be it under pressure or bypassing with setbacks.

The test game against Hertha BSC II showed that the Neustrelitzer are still committed and motivated despite the high training intensity, which may contribute to the defensive weaknesses. Manuel Härtel, the TSG player dangerous, played a half -time after groin problems, making his comeback on the brink in the coming season. However, the fans can take a optimistic look at the next encounters and how the team will develop.

The season starts on the first weekend in August in the 5th division, and TSG Neustrelitz seems well positioned to face the challenges with a strong squad. It will be interesting to see whether the players can increase their performance in the next test game against Energie Cottbus to take a positive momentum in the new season.