Bolzano secured a convincing 4-0 win over Rosenheim in a club friendly match on Saturday evening. The hosts made the most of their home advantage, controlling proceedings from the start. It was a clean sheet for Bolzano, who had not kept one in their previous outing against Merano.
The visitors arrived with mixed recent form, having lost their last two matches. They had beaten Villaach 7-4 before that, but the results against Cassel and Regensburg showed inconsistency. Rosenheim will need to find their rhythm if they are to compete at this level.
Bolzano came into this fixture with momentum after their 5-0 victory over Merano on Friday. It was their first win in what has been a difficult run against Olimpija, where they have lost three of four meetings. The goal difference tells the story of their struggles against that opposition.
Rosenheim's preparation has been uneven, with results ranging from a 7-4 win to a 3-1 defeat. They have been able to spring a surprise against weaker opposition but have yet to establish consistency. This friendly will give them chance to work on their defensive shape before competitive action begins.
The final score reflected Bolzano's superiority on the night. They had the deeper squad and showed it with comfortable control. The result will do little to change perceptions, but it gives both managers something to work with ahead of the season.