Muntfeld secured a 3-1 victory over Straubing Tigers in a club friendly match on Thursday, September 11th. The result came after both sides had been finding inconsistency through their pre-season preparations. By then, the hosts had already played five friendlies while the visitors were on a slightly different rhythm.
Straubing Tigers arrived with a concerning pattern of results. They had lost 7-2 and 2-1 to České Budějovice in consecutive days, then dropped 4-3 to Black Wings Linz before managing a 5-2 win against the same opposition. The inconsistency was visible.
Muntfeld's recent record showed more volatility. They suffered defeats to Plzeň and Bremerhaven, but also produced a 6-1 victory over Graz 99ers and a 6-4 thriller against Liberec White Tigers. The scoring was generous on both ends of those matches.
The 3-1 scoreline suggested Muntfeld found their footing when it mattered. They had been paying for a sloppy opening phase of their preparations but pulled together for this fixture. Straubing's defensive fragility against České Budějovice likely showed through again.
The result moves Muntfeld forward in their preparations while raising questions about Straubing's readiness. Both teams still have work to do before the competitive season begins, but the visitors will want to forget this afternoon's performance.