Overview
- Aljoscha Kemlein scored in the 9th minute and Oliver Burke added a second in the 54th before Aue’s Maximilian Schmid struck in the 108th of the extended two‑60‑minute test.
- Played in roughly −8°C, the match went ahead after staff and supporters cleared heavy snow from a pitch initially viewed as unplayable, with 2,332 spectators present.
- Head coach Steffen Baumgart called the exercise “very, very important,” stressing fitness gains and an injury‑free squad, while offering public thanks to Aue and the volunteers.
- Aue delivered a spirited showing with multiple chances, narrowing the deficit late and missing an equalizer by inches seconds before the final whistle.
- The fixture doubled as the public debut of new Aue sporting director Michael Tarnat, introduced hours earlier, who marked the occasion by presenting Baumgart a birthday gift.