Match report

Holstein Kiel Defeats Dynamo Dresden 2-1 in 2. Bundesliga Thriller

Holstein Kiel
Holstein Kiel
2–1
FT
Dynamo Dresden
Dynamo Dresden
Dec 20, 2025

Holstein Kiel held off Dynamo Dresden with a resilient performance to secure a vital 2-1 victory in the 2. Bundesliga. Despite falling behind early, Holstein Kiel fought back strongly, with goals from P. Harres and Ivan Nekić turning the tide of the match. Dynamo Dresden's V. Vermeij opened the scoring but couldn't maintain their lead as Holstein Kiel's defense and counter-attacks proved decisive.

Key Facts

  • • Holstein Kiel: 2 goals (P. Harres, Ivan Nekić)
  • • Dynamo Dresden: 1 goal (V. Vermeij)
  • • Yellow Card to J. Pauli of Dynamo Dresden in the 5th minute
  • • Substitutions: Lukas Boeder and N. Niehoff made key appearances

Lineups

Holstein Kiel

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 21 J. Krumrey (G)
  • 13 I. Nekic (D)
  • 26 D. Zec (D)
  • 6 M. Ivezic (D)
  • 23 L. Rosenboom (M)
  • 22 S. Schwab (M)
  • 39 R. Wagner (M)
  • 29 N. Niehoff (M)
  • 20 A. Kapralik (F)
  • 7 S. Skrzybski (F)
  • 19 P. Harres (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 T. Weiner
  • 47 J. Tolkin
  • 17 M. Cvjetinovic
  • 2 F. Roslyng
  • 16 A. Kelati
  • 15 K. Davidsen
  • 10 J. Therkelsen
  • 24 M. Knudsen
  • 25 M. Muller

Dynamo Dresden

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 1 T. Schreiber (G)
  • 13 J. Pauli (D)
  • 29 L. Boeder (D)
  • 42 F. Muller (D)
  • 2 K. Faber (M)
  • 6 K. Amoako (M)
  • 8 L. Herrmann (M)
  • 19 A. Rossipal (M)
  • 10 J. Lemmer (F)
  • 27 N. Hauptmann (F)
  • 9 V. Vermeij (F)

Substitutes

  • 37 D. Mesenholer
  • 15 C. Kammerknecht
  • 23 L. Bunning
  • 5 V. Sapina
  • 17 A. Casar
  • 25 J. Oehmichen
  • 16 N. Froling
  • 30 S. Kutschke
  • 33 C. Daferner

Timeline

  1. Dynamo Dresden
    5' Dynamo Dresden Card · Yellow Card
    J. Pauli

    Foul

  2. Dynamo Dresden
    12' Dynamo Dresden Goal · Normal Goal
    V. Vermeij · Assist: L. Herrmann
  3. Holstein Kiel
    29' Holstein Kiel Goal · Normal Goal
    P. Harres · Assist: S. Skrzybski
  4. Holstein Kiel
    51' Holstein Kiel Goal · Normal Goal
    Ivan Nekić · Assist: N. Niehoff
  5. Dynamo Dresden
    54' Dynamo Dresden subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Lukas Boeder · On: N. Froling
  6. Holstein Kiel
    63' Holstein Kiel subst · Substitution 1
    Off: N. Niehoff · On: J. Tolkin
  7. Holstein Kiel
    64' Holstein Kiel subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Kapralik · On: J. Therkelsen
  8. Dynamo Dresden
    74' Dynamo Dresden subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Pauli · On: C. Kammerknecht
  9. Dynamo Dresden
    74' Dynamo Dresden subst · Substitution 3
    Off: L. Herrmann · On: Vinko Šapina
  10. Holstein Kiel
    75' Holstein Kiel subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Ivan Nekić · On: F. Roslyng
  11. Holstein Kiel
    75' Holstein Kiel subst · Substitution 4
    Off: S. Skrzybski · On: Magnus Knudsen
  12. Dynamo Dresden
    84' Dynamo Dresden subst · Substitution 4
    Off: N. Hauptmann · On: S. Kutschke
  13. Dynamo Dresden
    84' Dynamo Dresden subst · Substitution 5
    Off: V. Vermeij · On: C. Daferner
  14. Holstein Kiel
    88' Holstein Kiel subst · Substitution 5
    Off: R. Wagner · On: K. Davidsen

Match Stats

Stat Holstein Kiel Dynamo Dresden
Fouls 7 8
Pass Accuracy 78% 79%
Offsides 1 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 12 19
Corners 7 9
Total Passes 455 467
Yellow Cards 0 1
Blocked Shots 2 6
Shots on Target 4 8
xG 1.08 1.23
Shots off Target 6 5
Possession 49% 51%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 356 371
Shots Inside Box 8 8
Saves 7 2
Shots Outside Box 4 11

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The match turned around at the 29th minute when P. Harres equalized for Holstein Kiel, responding to Vermeij's early goal.
  • ▸ Ivan Nekić sealed the victory for Holstein Kiel with a crucial second goal in the 51st minute, putting them ahead and maintaining their lead until the final whistle.