Neustrelitz vs RSV Eintracht

The opening goal after 50 minutes changed the dynamic of a contest that had been finely balanced at half-time. Neustrelitz had matched their Regionalliga opponents in the first 45 minutes but conceded twice in quick succession after the restart — Kasola's 50th-minute strike and Jupolli's follow-up in the 54th — leaving the Oberliga side chasing the game before they had settled into the second half.

Ali Mohammed Kasola (RSV Eintracht) — Scored the opener five minutes into the second half, breaking the deadlock and forcing Neustrelitz to open up.

Endi Jupolli (RSV Eintracht) — Made it 2-0 only four minutes later, effectively securing the win before the hour mark.

Will Siakam (Neustrelitz) — The new signing from TuS Makkabi started up front and showed glimpses of link-up play in a disjointed attacking performance from the hosts.

The player of the match was not officially named.

The 0-0 half-time scoreline reflected a competitive first period in which Neustrelitz's positional play held up against a side two divisions above them. The 2-0 final scoreline, however, was driven entirely by a four-minute spell early in the second half — RSV Eintracht scored both goals between the 50th and 54th minutes. No official xG, possession or shot data was published for this friendly.

Neustrelitz trialled four unattached players across the 90 minutes (two starters, two substitutes), underlining that Jovanovic is still building his squad for the 2026/27 Oberliga season.

For Neustrelitz, this was a摸底 exercise three days into pre-season. The squad is incomplete — 15 contracted players plus trialists — and Jovanovic is using these friendlies to evaluate personnel. "We're at the beginning of a process," he told Strelitzius. "We want to develop the lads football-wise and form a strong team."

RSV Eintracht, coached by former Neustrelitz boss Thomas Franke, continue their preparation for life in the Regionalliga Nordost after winning promotion last season. The result extends their build-up momentum after a 0-0 draw with FSV 63 Luckenwalde on 27 June.

Next up for Neustrelitz: 11 July vs Greifswalder FC (away, 13:00 CET). Next up for RSV Eintracht: Friendlies TBC before Regionalliga Nordost season starts in August.

A typical early pre-season friendly: competitive in the first half, ragged in the second, and decided by a sharp four-minute spell from the higher-quality side. Neustrelitz's rebuild under Jovanovic is clearly in its infancy, while RSV Eintracht's fitness and organisation — under a coach who knows Neustrelitz well — already looked a tier above.