The 70's was characterized by the derby games Motor Eberswalde vs.Stahl Finow with more then 5000 spectators. Best attendence Eberswalde football ever had until today. The unpopular political fusion of both cities set an own spirit to the derby games. In 1972 Motor runs up to DDR-Liga (secound division) but it stays an "elevator team". Between 1974 and 1982 team runs up three time , but was relegated again after two seasons.