Hertha BSC celebrated a relaxed 15-0 victory over Berlin amateur side Frohnauer SC on July 4 2026 at the sold‑out Poloplatz. Coach Stefan Leitl gave his squad 90 minutes to net twelve goals, showing that the attacking spark is back.

What happened in the friendly?

The first goal came early: Jon Dagur Thorsteinsson scored after a pass from Sebastian Grönning in the 11th minute. Five minutes later the Icelandic international made it 2‑0, and the 36th minute saw the third. In the second half Leitl turned the team completely, with Pascal Klemens (54'), Julian Eitschberger (56') and Kilian Todorovic (58') all finding the net within two‑minute intervals. Soon after, Josip Brekalo, Luca Schuler and a second goal from Eitschberger added to the tally, pushing the score up minute by minute. The final strike came in the 90th minute from Todorovic.

How does the result affect the preparation?

The win sends a clear message to the coaching staff: despite eleven departures in recent weeks and no new signings, the side delivered an impressive attacking display. Goalkeeper Tjark Ernst, who walked onto the pitch in a training kit, highlighted that the defence still needs work – 0‑15 is a friendly, but the 44 goals conceded this season show the back line requires tightening.

What does this mean for the upcoming season?

Hertha BSC currently sits 7th in the 2. Bundesliga with 51 points from 34 games (14 wins, 9 draws, 11 losses) and a recent form of LWLLD. The team has scored 47 goals and let in 44, a +3 goal difference. They are 19 points behind leaders FC Schalke 04. The 15‑0 result could boost confidence, especially after the 6‑1 defeat to Arminia Bielefeld on May 17 2026. If the attacking output continues, Hertha may climb further up the mid‑table.