SG Sonnenhof Grossaspach vs SGV Freiberg

Freiberg's half-time response was the decisive shift. Having conceded twice in the first period, the SGV regrouped and raised their intensity after the restart. The equaliser, scored at some point in the second half, demonstrated fitness levels and tactical discipline that will encourage head coach Kushtrim Lushtaku as his side builds towards the new Regionalliga season. The moment flipped the narrative from a comfortable Grossaspach workout to a genuinely contested draw.

In the absence of published lineups and individual statistics, the standout contribution belongs collectively to SGV Freiberg's second-half performance. Their ability to recover from a 2–1 deficit against a team currently preparing for the 3. Liga — Germany's third tier — suggests the squad depth and mentality are developing well under Lushtaku.

For Grossaspach, the first-half display that produced two goals will have pleased head coach as his squad integrates new signings ahead of what promises to be a demanding 3. Liga season. The returning Drittliga side will face stiffer tests in the coming weeks.

With only the scoreline (2–2, HT 2–1) and attendance (~300) available for analysis, the data tells a simple story: both teams scored twice, Freiberg improved markedly after conceding two in the first half, and Grossaspach were unable to hold their lead. In pre-season friendlies, fitness levels and rotational substitutions often explain second-half shifts more than tactical tweaks, and that is almost certainly the case here. The clean stat sheet is typical of early pre-season fixtures where full match data is not always captured.

For SG Sonnenhof Grossaspach, this was the first public test of their pre-season programme (the club's summer schedule was published on 29 June). They continue preparations for their return to the 3. Liga, having secured promotion as Regionalliga Südwest champions in 2025/26. Their next friendly fixture has not been publicly confirmed at the time of writing.

For SGV Freiberg, this was their first pre-season friendly of the summer. Finishing as Regionalliga Südwest runners-up last term, they are shaping a squad capable of competing at that level again in 2026/27. They face Karlsruher SC (U23) on 9 July and TSG Hoffenheim U23 on 11 July as their preparation continues.

A typical early pre-season friendly — competitive, open, and ultimately balanced. Grossaspach's first-half quality showed the gap in division status, but Freiberg's second-half response was the more telling sign for the weeks ahead. Both sides got what they needed from 90 minutes in Heilbronn.