German clubs endure 2-3 losses in preseason test matches

In recent preseason friendlies, two German sides suffered identical 2‑3 defeats. The U23 team were beaten by Regionalliga side HSC Hannover, conceding twice after an early goal by Robin Placinta. Rot‑Weiß Oberhausen also fell 2‑3 to 2. Bundesliga club VfL Bochum, with Bochum taking the lead twice before Oberhausen equalised on both occasions.

Both matches were part of summer preparations and took place in front of modest crowds, highlighting the competitive nature of lower‑division German football during the build‑up to the new season.