Chemnitzer FC 3 – 0 Unterhaching: Dominant Friendly Win for the Himmelblauen

Chemnitzer FC delivered an impressive all‑round display to defeat SpVgg Unterhaching 3‑0 in a pre‑season friendly on July 16, 2026. The match, held at the Stadion an der Gellertstraße, saw the Regionalliga side outclass their third‑division opponents with a mix of set‑piece efficiency and counter‑attacking speed.

Early Breakthrough

Chemnitzer took the lead in the 12th minute when a corner kick was headed home by centre‑back Kevin Fischer. The goal came after a well‑rehearsed routine that left the Unterhaching defence static. The early advantage allowed Chemnitzer to sit deeper and hit on the break, a tactic that paid off handsomely.

Second‑Half Flourish

The hosts doubled their lead just after the hour mark. A swift counter‑attack down the left flank ended with winger Lukas Knechtel cutting inside and firing a low shot into the bottom corner. Chemnitzer’s third goal arrived in the 78th minute when substitute Paul Guder tapped in from close range after a defensive mix‑up.

Defensive Solidity

Unterhaching rarely threatened, managing only two shots on target across the 90 minutes. Chemnitzer goalkeeper Benjamin Gommert had a quiet evening, but his defenders – particularly Fischer and Tom Baumgart – were aggressive in the tackle and quick to clear danger. The clean sheet was Chemnitzer’s second in three preseason outings.

What It Means

For Chemnitzer, the victory builds confidence ahead of the Regionalliga Nordost season. Manager Christian Tiffert will be pleased with his team’s intensity and finishing. Unterhaching, meanwhile, will use the result as a learning experience as they fine‑tune their own preparations for the 3. Liga campaign.