Memmingen took on Kaufbeuren in a club friendly on Sunday, and the visitors edged through with a 5:6 victory. It was a lively encounter that did not stay quiet for long. The final whistle confirmed the away side had found the net more often than their hosts.
By then, both defences had already surrendered their composure. And here's the thing: you do not see scores like that in league play without people paying attention. The tempo was frantic, with attacks coming from both sides in quick succession.
Memmingen came into this having been on a tear of their own. Their last 5 outings included a 12:3 win over Riessersee and a 7:2 victory against Heilbronner Falken. They looked comfortable in front of goal, even if the defensive structure sometimes looked loose.
Kaufbeuren, by contrast, had been struggling to find rhythm against Weiden. They had lost 3 of their last 5 games against the same opponent, including a heavy 1:5 defeat. To be fair, they managed 2 wins in that run, but the overall trend suggested they were searching for stability.
This result finally put an end to their recent woes against the Bavarian rivals. The goal difference shifted in their favour, and the confidence might follow. It is a small thing in the grand scheme, but momentum matters.