Friendlies Clubs· Season 2026
VSG Altglienicke beat 1. FC Phönix Lübeck 3-2 in a pre-season friendly. Jonas Nietfeld scored twice in five first-half minutes, Nikos Zografakis added the third.
Match Analysis
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VSG Altglienicke defeated 1. FC Phönix Lübeck 3-2 at the Willi-Sänger-Sportanlage in Berlin on 11 July 2026, in a pre-season friendly that showcased both sides' attacking intent ahead of the upcoming Regionalliga campaign.
Jonas Nietfeld, the Regionalliga Nordost top scorer from last season, scored twice in the first half to turn the game around after Phönix had taken an early lead. Nikos Zografakis added a third after the break, enough to secure the win despite a late consolation from Ousman Touray.
How It Unfolded
Phönix struck first through Arthur Inaka in the 34th minute, the forward finishing calmly to put the visitors ahead. The lead lasted only three minutes. Nietfeld equalised in the 37th minute with a header, then put Altglienicke in front five minutes later with another headed goal — his second in quick succession — to make it 2-1 at half-time.
Altglienicke extended their lead after the restart when Zografakis found the net, giving the hosts a two-goal cushion. Phönix kept pushing and Touray pulled one back in the 82nd minute, but the Berlin side held on through the final minutes to secure the win.
The Turning Point
Nietfeld's quick-fire double between the 37th and 42nd minutes flipped the match completely. Phönix had started well and taken a deserved lead through Inaka, but two goals in five minutes — both from headers where Nietfeld's aerial dominance told — swung momentum decisively towards the hosts. Altglienicke entered the break in front and never relinquished control.
Key Performers
- Jonas Nietfeld (Altglienicke) — Two first-half headers in five minutes, both typical of the rangy striker's aerial threat. The Regionalliga Nordost's leading marksman from the 2025/26 campaign showed he has carried his form into pre-season.
- Nikos Zografakis (Altglienicke) — Scored the crucial third goal after the interval that gave the home side breathing room.
- Arthur Inaka (Phönix Lübeck) — Opened the scoring with a composed finish and was a lively presence in the final third throughout.
- Ousman Touray (Phönix Lübeck) — Pulled a goal back late with an 82nd-minute strike, briefly giving the visitors hope of a comeback.
By the Numbers — Interpreted
The provider data shows half-time at 2-1 and a 3-2 final scoreline, reflecting an open contest with five goals across the 90 minutes. For a pre-season friendly, the intensity was notable — both sides were clearly using the game as sharpening work ahead of competitive fixtures. The two-goal swing in five first-half minutes was the decisive period, while Phönix's late push (Touray's 82nd-minute goal) suggests fitness levels are building well under Kevin Wölk's coaching staff.
What It Means
This was the fourth pre-season friendly for Phönix Lübeck, who had previously tested themselves against Hannover 96 (a 3-1 loss on 7 July 2026) and drawn 1-1 with BFC Dynamo on 3 July 2026. For Altglienicke, the win follows a 4-0 victory against Union Klosterfelde on 8 July and a 3-0 win over BSV Eintracht Mahlsdorf on 12 July, building momentum ahead of the Regionalliga Nordost season.
Altglienicke kick off their Regionalliga Nordost campaign on 25 July 2026 away at FC Erzgebirge Aue. Phönix Lübeck begin their Regionalliga Nord season in late July 2026.
Verdict
A competitive, well-paced friendly that served its purpose for both sides. Nietfeld's clinical finishing was the difference, but Phönix showed enough to suggest they will be competitive in the coming season. Altglienicke's sharper rhythm in the final third — and their ability to score from aerial situations — stands out as a tactical edge ahead of league business.
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
API data: 15 Jul 2026