TSV Steinbach vs Eisbachtal

The first half offered little in the way of clear-cut chances as both sides felt their way into the match. TSV Steinbach, playing one level above their opponents in the Regionalliga Südwest (German fourth tier), held the majority of possession but struggled to break down a compact Eisbachtal defence.

The breakthrough arrived in the 31st minute, though not from a Steinbach attacker. A dangerous ball into the box from the hosts forced an Eisbachtal defender into an unfortunate intervention, turning the ball into his own net to make it 1-0. The goal stood as the only score of the first half.

Whatever head coach Pascal Bieler said at half-time had an immediate effect. Just eight minutes after the restart, A. Husovic doubled the lead with a composed finish in the 53rd minute. Before Eisbachtal could regroup, S. Firat made it 3-0 in the 55th minute — a ruthless two-minute salvo that effectively ended the contest.

The quick-fire double in the 53rd and 55th minutes was the decisive phase. After a goalless first period, Husovic's strike forced Eisbachtal to push forward, and Steinbach capitalised immediately through Firat. The two-goal burst inside 120 seconds showcased the gulf in sharpness between the fourth-tier hosts and their fifth-tier visitors.

S. Firat (TSV Steinbach) — Scored the third goal and was lively throughout the second half. His movement caused Eisbachtal's backline persistent problems after the break.

A. Husovic (TSV Steinbach) — Broke the resistance with the crucial second goal in the 53rd minute. His finish set the platform for the quick third.

Eisbachtal defence — Organised for the first half-hour and kept Steinbach to half-chances until the unfortunate own goal. The wheels came off after half-time, but they avoided a heavier defeat.

No detailed match stats (possession, shots, xG) were recorded for this friendly, but the pattern was clear: Steinbach dominated territory and created the only meaningful chances. The 3-0 scoreline reflected a controlled pre-season workout rather than a demolition — Eisbachtal held firm for long spells but could not match Steinbach's second-half intensity.

Both sides used the fixture as their opening pre-season preparation for the 2026/27 campaign. TSV Steinbach, who finished 5th in the Regionalliga Südwest last season, will aim to build on this foundation as they step up their preparations. Eisbachtal, competing in the Oberliga Rheinland-Pfalz/Saar (German fifth tier), will benefit from the minutes against higher-level opposition as they fine-tune their own squad.

A professional, if unspectacular, start to pre-season for TSV Steinbach. The clean sheet and three different scorers (including the own goal) will please Bieler, while the resilience shown before half-time gives Eisbachtal something to work on. Pre-season friendlies are about fitness and minutes — both sides ticked those boxes.