Key Facts at a Glance
- Event: Indoor State Championship Final Four (B-Juniors)
- Winner: FC Thüringen Jena
- Record: 3 matches, 3 wins, 9 points
- Venue: Riethsporthalle, Erfurt
- Date: February 08, 2026
Erfurt/Jena. A perfect day for the youth of FC Thüringen Jena: This Sunday, February 8, 2026, the B-Juniors were crowned indoor state champions at the Riethsporthalle in Erfurt. In a tournament otherwise characterized by extreme balance, the Jena side stood out with a dominant performance, leaving the competition no chance.
Dominant Run in the Final Four
The Final Four of this year’s indoor state championship brought together the four best Futsal teams in the Free State, who had previously qualified for the finals via their respective leagues. While indoor tournaments often depend on narrow results and daily form, FC Thüringen Jena presented themselves in championship condition.
The record speaks for itself: the team left the court as winners in all three scheduled matches. With a maximum haul of nine points and an impressive goal difference of +13, the team underlined its ambitions. Neither in defense nor in attack could the opponents hold a candle to the Jena players on this day.
Pure Suspense Among the Chasers
As clear as the situation was at the top of the table, the battle for the runner-up spot was equally dramatic. Behind the outstanding FC Thüringen Jena, a scenario unfolded that could hardly be surpassed in terms of balance. All three other participating teams—BSG Wismut Gera, FSV Wacker 90 Nordhausen, and FC Borntal Erfurt—finished the tournament with three points each. Everyone had won once and lost twice (mostly against Jena).
In the end, the goal difference had to determine the final rankings. BSG Wismut Gera had the best outcome with a difference of -1, securing second place. Bronze went to FSV Wacker 90 Nordhausen (-4 goals), while FC Borntal Erfurt (-8 goals) took fourth place despite having the same number of points.
Final Standings at a Glance
- FC Thüringen Jena: 9 points (+13 goals)
- BSG Wismut Gera: 3 points (-1 goal)
- FSV Wacker 90 Nordhausen: 3 points (-4 goals)
- FC Borntal Erfurt: 3 points (-8 goals)
Significance for Jena Football
Winning the title is a strong signal for the youth development work at FC Thüringen Jena. Futsal, FIFA’s official indoor football variant, demands high technical skills, quick decision-making, and precise passing in tight spaces. The fact that the team prevailed so clearly at the state level against strong competition from Gera, Nordhausen, and Erfurt testifies to excellent training.
After this success in the indoor hall, attention is now slowly turning back to the preparation for the second half of the outdoor season. However, the title of state champion should provide the necessary confidence to build on these performances on the green grass as well.
Congratulations to the team and the coaches of FC Thüringen Jena on this well-deserved success.