Krimmichau claimed a 5:4 victory over Lausitzer Füchse in a club friendly match on Monday evening. The contest took place at the home arena on 2026-09-08 before a crowd of 51,755 spectators. Both sides arrived with mixed form heading into this pre-season encounter.
Krimmichau had won their opening friendly 4:0 against Halle just two days prior. That result followed a heavy 1:5 defeat to Bremerhaven and a 4:2 win over Pilsen. The home side also carried the memory of a 2:6 loss to these same opponents back in March.
Lausitzer Füchse came in with more concerns. They had lost 3:5 to the Dresden Ice Lions on Saturday and followed up with a 1:3 defeat to Eisbären Berlin. A 5:2 victory against Katowice offered some comfort before this match.
The scoreline suggested a game where both teams kept knocking on the door. Five goals for each side meant chances went begging at crucial moments. The hosts were fortunate to come away with the win after such an open contest.
For Krimmichau, this result provided a positive note after their recent struggles. They had shown vulnerability in defence during their opening fixtures. The narrow victory could build confidence ahead of the league campaign.
Lausitzer Füchse will need to address their defensive frailties. Three losses in their last three friendlies raised questions about their readiness. A draw or win would have been more satisfying given the effort displayed.