Phönix Lübeck vs Greifswalder FC

The first half was a tight, tactical affair played in windy conditions on the artificial pitch at SC Bunte Kuh Lübeck. Greifswalder FC created the better early chances — left-back Markus Niemitz forced a smart save from Phönix goalkeeper Tim Kips inside the first four minutes, and a dangerous cross from Grace Bokake Bolufe was deflected narrowly wide by Phönix captain Fabio Maiolo's heel.

The defining moment of the opening period arrived when Phönix striker Arthur Inaka — the club's top scorer from last season — stepped up to take a penalty. Greifswalder FC goalkeeper Jakob Jakubov saved well, and Inaka's follow-up was also kept out by the sprawling Jakubov.

The deadlock was broken in the 61st minute. Greifswalder FC's Colin Kroll-Thiel — the club's new striker who has been prolific throughout pre-season — latched onto a through ball and finished calmly past Kips to make it 1–0.

Phönix pushed for an equaliser and got their reward six minutes from time. Substitute Ousman Touray picked up the ball on the edge of the box and curled a magnificent strike into the top corner, leaving Jakubov with no chance. The LN-Online report described the goal as "sehenswert" (worth seeing).

Greifswalder FC had a chance to restore their lead from the penalty spot moments later, but McMordy Hüther blazed his effort high over the bar — the second missed spot-kick of the afternoon.

Touray's 84th-minute equaliser was the moment that swung momentum. Greifswalder FC had been the more controlled side after taking the lead, but the quality of the finish — a curling shot into the top-right corner from outside the box — lifted Phönix and visibly deflated the visitors. The subsequent missed penalty from Hüther compounded the sense of a shift.

Ousman Touray (Phönix Lübeck) — Introduced as a substitute, Touray produced the game's defining moment with a stunning curling effort that drew the LN-Online headline "Touray trifft sehenswert". His impact from the bench was immediate and decisive.

Jakob Jakubov (Greifswalder FC) — The GFC goalkeeper kept his side in the game with a first-half penalty save against Inaka, reacting sharply to deny both the initial spot-kick and the follow-up. He could do nothing about Touray's finish.

Colin Kroll-Thiel (Greifswalder FC) — Continued his excellent pre-season form with the opening goal in the 61st minute, showing composure in front of goal. His movement and hold-up play were a constant threat.

Player of the match: Ousman Touray — a match-winning cameo off the bench.

The provider payload shows a 1–1 full-time scoreline with no recorded half-time score. The first-half penalty miss by Inaka and the second-half equivalent by Hüther suggest a game of fine margins. Greifswalder FC's 61st-minute opener came after sustained pressure, while Touray's 84th-minute equaliser was Phönix's single moment of quality in the final third. The fact that both teams missed penalties points to pre-season rustiness — a common theme in July friendlies.

For Greifswalder FC, this was the 10th and final pre-season test under new head coach Alain Karim. The NDR reported that the club scored 56 goals across eight pre-season outings (including separate matches against local opposition) and conceded seven. The draw against a Phönix side that played a day earlier in the SHFV-Landespokal — where they won their cup opener — represents a solid workout.

The competitive stakes now shift. Greifswalder FC open their Regionalliga Nordost campaign on Sunday, 26 July 2026, at home against Hallescher FC (kick-off 13:00 CEST at the Volksstadion). Phönix Lübeck, who finished fifth in the Regionalliga Nord last season with the division's best defensive record, continue their own pre-season schedule ahead of the 2026–27 campaign.

A deserved draw between two sides at different stages of their pre-season programmes. The quality of Touray's finish separated a run-of-the-mill friendly from something memorable, while Greifswalder FC will be pleased with the fitness levels and the penalty save from Jakubov — but concerned about two squandered spot-kicks and a defensive lapse that cost victory in the closing minutes.