SV Ried 2–4 SSV Jahn Regensburg: Pre‑Season Friendly Ends in Entertaining Victory for the Visitors

In a lively pre‑season encounter played on 3 July 2026, SSV Jahn Regensburg secured a convincing 4‑2 win over Austrian second‑tier side SV Ried at the Josko Arena. The match, part of the clubs’ preparations for the upcoming 2026‑27 campaign, served as an early test of fitness and tactical sharpness for both squads.

Match Overview

From the opening whistle, Regensburg showed greater urgency and movement, quickly taking control of the midfield. Their pressing game paid off inside the first 20 minutes when a well‑worked corner was headed home by central defender Benedikt Saller. Ried responded well, however, and equalised just before the half‑hour mark through a clinical finish from striker Ante Bajic after a swift counter‑attack.

But the visitors regained the lead before halftime when winger Tom Baack curled a free‑kick over the wall and into the top corner, making it 2‑1 at the break.

Key Moments

• 10’: Regensburg take the lead – Saller rises highest from a corner to head past Ried keeper Andreas Lukse.
• 28’: Ried equalise – Bajic latches onto a through ball and slots coolly into the bottom corner.
• 42’: Baack’s free‑kick restores Regensburg’s advantage with a moment of quality.
• 65’: Substitute Christian Viet makes it 3‑1, poking home from close range after a goalmouth scramble.
• 78’: Ried pull one back – defender Manuel Haas volleys in from a set‑piece.
• 88’: Regensburg seal the win – a swift break ends with Erik Wekesser dinking the ball over the advancing keeper for 4‑2.

Tactical Story

SV Ried’s manager, Markus Schopp, experimented with a 4‑3‑3 formation, aiming to build play from the back and use the width of the pitch. While the system created several promising openings, it also left space in behind that Regensburg exploited repeatedly. On the other side, Regensburg coach Joe Enochs deployed a compact 4‑4‑2 that transitioned quickly into attack, especially after regaining possession in the middle third.

The German side’s ability to switch play quickly and overload the flanks proved decisive. Their three midfielders consistently outnumbered Ried’s double pivot, allowing them to dictate the tempo in long spells of the first half. The introduction of fresh legs in the second half maintained that intensity, while Ried’s changes disrupted their defensive shape at key moments.

Standout Performers

• Tom Baack (Regensburg) – The winger was a constant threat, scoring a stunning free‑kick and assisting Viet’s goal.
• Andreas Lukse (Ried) – Made several good saves, especially in the first half, but could do little about the goals.
• Christian Viet (Regensburg) – Came off the bench and changed the game with his energy and poacher’s instinct.
• Ante Bajic (Ried) – Worked hard up front and took his goal well; a positive sign for the new season.

Looking Ahead

Both sides will take valuable lessons from this open contest. For SV Ried, the focus will be on tightening up defensively before their 2. Liga campaign begins, while SSV Jahn Regensburg will be encouraged by their fluid attacking play as they prepare for the demanding 2. Bundesliga season. The result continues Regensburg’s strong pre‑season form, having now won two of their three friendly matches so far.

Next friendly: SV Ried travel to face FC Liefering on 10 July, while Regensburg host 1. FC Nürnberg on 8 July.