Lüneburger SK Hansa vs FC Lok Stendal

Lok Stendal's failure to convert either of their two early one-on-one opportunities proved decisive. Had they scored first, the match might have taken a different shape. Instead, Borges' quickfire double inside a minute swung the momentum decisively in LSK's favour and the game was effectively over by the 22nd minute.

Lenny Borges (LSK) — The new signing was the standout player on the pitch. His first goal was a brilliant individual effort, running at the defence before finishing coolly, and he showed predatory instincts to score again 60 seconds later. Two goals inside a minute announced his arrival in style.

Tommy Henze (LSK) — Made two crucial one-on-one saves, one in each half, that kept Lok Stendal at bay. A clean sheet that owed as much to his shot-stopping as the outfield dominance.

Jonas Hartig (LSK) — The 18-year-old, signed from HSV's U19 Bundesliga side earlier this month, came off the bench and provided the assist for Ratzeburg's goal with an intelligent chest lay-off. A promising cameo.

Malte Meyer (LSK) — Continued his scoring form with a well-taken header before the interval, demonstrating why he remains the focal point of LSK's attack.

The 4-0 scoreline flattered neither side. LSK's 3-0 half-time lead reflected their dominance after a shaky opening 15 minutes, while the 88th-minute fourth goal was a reward for sustained second-half pressure. Lok Stendal's two big chances — both squandered in one-on-one situations — account for almost all of their attacking threat. LSK's ability to create chances through multiple routes (Borges' solo run, combination play, a set-piece header, and a bench player's assist) speaks to the squad depth the Oberliga Niedersachsen champions are building for the 2026/27 campaign.

This was LSK's second pre-season friendly of summer 2026, following a narrow 2-3 defeat to TuS Dassendorf on 16 July. The result marks an encouraging step forward for a side that won the Oberliga Niedersachsen title in 2024/25 and is preparing for life in a higher division. Lok Stendal, who play in the NOFV-Oberliga Nord (German fifth tier), have now lost both of their pre-season outings this summer.

LSK face two more tests against HSV youth sides: HSV U21 on Wednesday (22 July, 19:00, Winsen) and HSV U19 on Sunday (25 July, 11:00, also in Winsen).

FC Lok Stendal's next pre-season fixture had not been announced at the time of writing.

A professional, increasingly sharp performance from LSK against a lower-tier opponent. The quickfire Borges double was the match-defining moment, but the clean sheet and the depth shown by the substitutes were equally encouraging. LSK look to be building momentum at the right time ahead of a higher-league challenge in 2026/27.