Friendlies Clubs· Season 2026
FC Lok Stendal recovered from conceding after five minutes to beat MSV Neuruppin 3-2 in a pre-season friendly, with two goals in two second-half minutes.
Match Analysis
AI SummaryHow It Unfolded
Neuruppin struck first when Plinio Junior Dias Nicolau dos Santos opened the scoring in the 5th minute, catching the Stendal defence cold. The visitors held the lead for most of the first half until Philip Witte levelled for Lok Stendal in the 39th minute, sending the sides in level at 1-1 at the break.
The second half exploded into life just after the hour mark. Rosario Schulze put Stendal ahead in the 53rd minute, and Valentin Masuth doubled the lead just 60 seconds later — a lightning-quick double that left Neuruppin trailing 3-1 inside 120 seconds of football.
Neuruppin pulled one back from the penalty spot in the 85th minute, but Stendal held on through the final minutes to secure the win.
The Turning Point
The two-goal burst between the 53rd and 54th minutes. Stendal had been in control since Witte's equaliser but turned that pressure into a decisive advantage in the space of 60 seconds. Schulze's opener and Masuth's quickfire follow-up gave Stendal a cushion that Neuruppin's late penalty could not fully erode.
Key Performers
Valentin Masuth (FC Lok Stendal) — scored the decisive third goal and was a constant threat in the second half. His movement helped create the space for Schulze's goal a minute earlier.
Rosario Schulze (FC Lok Stendal) — scored the go-ahead goal in the 53rd minute that triggered Stendal's decisive burst.
Plinio Junior Dias Nicolau dos Santos (MSV Neuruppin) — the visitors' brightest player, scoring the opening goal inside five minutes with a composed finish.
Player of the Match: Valentin Masuth (FC Lok Stendal)
By the Numbers — Interpreted
The 3-2 scoreline (1-1 at half-time) reflects a game of two distinct halves. Stendal, who had lost both previous meetings with Neuruppin (4-1 in 2022 being the highest-scoring), reversed that trend with their second-half intensity. The attendance of 89 at a neutral venue underscores the low-key nature of this pre-season fixture, but the five goals continue the head-to-head trend of high-scoring encounters — the two prior meetings had produced 8 goals at 4.0 per game, with both teams scoring in both.
What It Means
For FC Lok Stendal, this is a confidence-building result in their fourth pre-season friendly of the 2026/27 campaign, following a 7-1 win over Osterburger FC in their previous test. The Oberliga Nord side demonstrated resilience after conceding early and the ability to shift through the gears rapidly.
For MSV Neuruppin, the defeat — their first in this fixture after two previous wins — provides useful data ahead of the new season. The late penalty suggests they kept fighting until the end, but the two-minute defensive lapse will be a focus in training.
Verdict
A lively pre-season friendly that followed the fixture's established pattern of goals at both ends. Stendal's two-minute blitz was the difference, and the result gives them momentum heading into the final phase of pre-season preparations.
Rivalry since 2021
FC Lok Stendal vs MSV Neuruppin Head to Head Results· 2
FC Lok Stendal and MSV Neuruppin have met 2 times — FC Lok Stendal won 0, MSV Neuruppin won 2, with 0 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2021. MSV Neuruppin leads the head-to-head with 2 victories from 2 meetings. A combined 8 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 4.00 per match (2 for the home side, 6 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 2 matches (100%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 2 games (100%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 4–1 in 2022.
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
API data: 26 Jul 2026