Friendlies Clubs· Season 2026
SV Schermbeck came from behind twice to draw 2-2 with 1. FC Bocholt in a pre-season friendly. Erik Garibyan scored twice for the visitors; Canay Tufan and Jamal El Mansoury replied.
Match Analysis
AI SummaryHow It Unfolded
Bocholt dominated the opening exchanges and took a deserved lead through Erik Garibyan in the 14th minute, the trialist finishing from close range after Schermbeck goalkeeper Leon Nübel was unable to hold the initial effort. The visitors squandered several clear-cut chances before the break — five big opportunities according to Schermbeck coach Alexander Schlüter — with Nübel making a string of saves to keep the deficit at one.
Schermbeck had their own moments in the first half. Striker Brayan Sosa and trialist Malik Fall missed a chance in the 20th minute, and Canay Tufan fired wide in the 28th. The hosts also lost Laurenz Kegel to a circulation problem in the 42nd minute.
Tufan made amends three minutes after the restart, curling a 22-metre free-kick into the top corner to level the scores (48'). Bocholt restored their lead through Garibyan's second of the afternoon on the hour mark, but Schermbeck refused to buckle. Jamal El Mansoury slotted home from Malik Fall's through-ball in the 68th minute to make it 2-2.
Philip Pokora had a late chance to win it for the hosts in the final minute, but his effort from a marginally offside position was saved.
The Turning Point
Tufan's equaliser from a dead ball three minutes into the second half. Schermbeck had been chasing the game for the entire first period, and the quick goal after the interval gave the hosts belief. Schlüter introduced seven substitutes in the second half, and the fresh legs helped Schermbeck sustain pressure that ultimately yielded the second equaliser.
Key Performers
Erik Garibyan (FC Bocholt) — The trialist scored twice, taking his chances with composure. His first was a poacher's finish, his second showed good movement to lose his marker.
Leon Nübel (Schermbeck) — The goalkeeper was the busiest man on the pitch in the first half, making several sharp saves to keep Bocholt at bay. Coach Schlüter said: "I'm not a fan of singling out individual players, but Nübel played a really good game today."
Canay Tufan (Schermbeck) — Missed a chance in the first half but delivered the goal that changed the game's momentum, a well-struck free-kick from range.
Player of the match: Erik Garibyan (FC Bocholt)
By the Numbers — Interpreted
The provider data shows 2-2 (0-1 at half-time), confirming a game of two halves. Bocholt's first-half dominance — reflected in the number of clearcut chances they created — should have given them a more comfortable lead. Schermbeck's second-half revival, sparked by Tufan's free-kick, flipped the momentum: the Oberliga side created enough to score twice and nearly snatched a winner. The 2-2 scoreline flattered Schermbeck slightly, as the NRZ reported, but was not undeserved given their second-half performance.
What It Means
This is a useful pre-season workout for both sides. Bocholt (Regionalliga West) will have concerns about their finishing — five first-half big chances yielded only one goal — while Schermbeck (Oberliga Westfalen) will take heart from competing with a side two divisions above them. The two teams have met twice before, both ending in draws (1-1 in 2021 and now 2-2).
Schermbeck face Oberliga Niedersachsen side SV Meppen II on Sunday 19 July (12:00 kick-off) in their next pre-season friendly.
Verdict
A lively pre-season friendly that delivered more entertainment than the 2-2 scoreline suggests. Bocholt will want to sharpen their finishing before the league campaign begins, while Schermbeck's resilience and second-half display will encourage Schlüter ahead of their Oberliga season.
Rivalry since 2020
Schermbeck vs FC Bocholt Head to Head Results· 2
Schermbeck and FC Bocholt have met 2 times — Schermbeck won 0, FC Bocholt won 0, with 2 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2020. A combined 4 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.00 per match (2 for the home side, 2 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 2 matches (100%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 0 games (0%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 1–1 in 2021.
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
API data: 19 Jul 2026