In a pre-season friendly that provided plenty of drama, Rot-Weiss Oberhausen came from behind to defeat Eintracht Frankfurt II 2–1 on 25 July 2026. The match, played at a neutral venue, offered both sides a chance to test their systems ahead of the new campaign.

Frankfurt II take early lead

Eintracht Frankfurt II started the brighter of the two teams and created several early chances. Their pressure paid off in the 22nd minute when a well-struck volley from inside the area beat the Oberhausen goalkeeper. The young Frankfurt side held the lead comfortably until half-time, looking sharp in possession.

Oberhausen's second-half revival

Rot-Weiss Oberhausen made tactical adjustments at the break and came out with greater intensity. They equalised in the 58th minute after a corner kick caused chaos in the Frankfurt box, and a defender poked the ball home from close range. The momentum shifted completely as Oberhausen began to dominate midfield.

Winning goal and late drama

The decisive moment came in the 76th minute. A swift counter-attack saw the Oberhausen winger cut inside and fire a low shot into the far corner, making it 1–2. Frankfurt II pushed hard for an equaliser in the final ten minutes but were denied by a combination of good goalkeeping and last-ditch defending.

Match significance

For Rot-Weiss Oberhausen, the victory builds confidence as they fine-tune their preparations. Eintracht Frankfurt II will take positives from their first-half display but will need to maintain concentration for the full 90 minutes. Friendlies like this are vital for building match sharpness and integrating new players.

Kick-off: 25 July 2026, 20:00 local time
Final score: Eintracht Frankfurt II 1 – 2 Rot-Weiss Oberhausen