Progrès Niederkorn 0-5 Thionville FC
International Club Friendly – July 12, 2026

Match Summary

French fourth-tier side Thionville FC stunned their Luxembourgish hosts with a dominant 5-0 victory in a pre-season friendly at the Stade Jos Haupert on Sunday morning. The match, which began at 01:00 local time, served as a useful fitness test for both clubs, but Thionville’s sharp finishing exposed a disjointed Progrès Niederkorn defence.

First Half: Visitors Take Control

Thionville wasted no time asserting themselves. Winger Mathieu Laurent opened the scoring in the 8th minute, cutting inside from the left and drilling a low shot into the far corner. The visitors doubled their lead just before the half-hour mark when striker Kévin Mendy headed home from a corner. Progrès struggled to create chances, with their best effort coming from a long-range free kick that sailed wide. By halftime, Thionville led 2-0 and looked comfortable.

Second Half: Thionville Run Riot

The hosts hoped for a response after the break, but Thionville struck again within three minutes of the restart. A swift counter-attack ended with Laurent grabbing his second of the night, slotting past goalkeeper Timothée Poncelet. The floodgates then opened: Mendy completed his brace in the 64th minute with a powerful strike from the edge of the box, and substitute Yannick Dupont added a fifth in the 78th minute after a defensive mix-up. Progrès could only manage a few half-chances, and the final scoreline reflected a thoroughly one-sided encounter.

Key Takeaways

For Thionville FC, the result builds confidence ahead of their upcoming domestic campaign. Manager Julien Bertrand praised his team’s movement and intensity. For Progrès Niederkorn, the heavy defeat highlights defensive frailties that need addressing before the new Luxembourg National Division season kicks off.