Match report

Bayreuth Overcomes VfL Osnabrück 3-2 in Thrilling 3. Liga Clash

VfL Osnabrück
VfL Osnabrück
2–3
FT
Bayreuth
Bayreuth
Feb 18, 2023

Bayreuth stunned VfL Osnabrück by coming back from behind to secure a 3-2 win in an exciting 3. Liga encounter on Saturday, February 18th. Despite going down early with goals from R. Tesche and E. Engelhardt for the hosts, Bayreuth fought hard and turned things around with late strikes from C. Fenninger, E. Zejnullahu, and A. Diawusie.

Key Facts

  • • VfL Osnabrück's R. Tesche scored the first goal in the 9th minute.
  • • E. Engelhardt doubled VfL Osnabrück's lead with a goal assisted by B. Simakala in the 50th minute.
  • • C. Fenninger pulled one back for Bayreuth in the 76th minute.
  • • Bayreuth equalized through E. Zejnullahu’s strike in the 86th minute, following an assist from S. Maderer.
  • • A. Diawusie scored the winning goal for Bayreuth in injury time with a pass from E. Zejnullahu.

Lineups

VfL Osnabrück

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 22 P. Kühn (G)
  • 23 O. Traoré (D)
  • 4 M. Gyamfi (D)
  • 33 T. Beermann (D)
  • 3 F. Kleinhansl (D)
  • 13 L. Kunze (D)
  • 6 S. Köhler (D)
  • 8 R. Tesche (M)
  • 28 N. Niemann (M)
  • 9 E. Engelhardt (F)
  • 11 B. Simakala (F)

Substitutes

  • 20 M. Heider
  • 19 L. Putaro
  • 25 N. Wiemann
  • 17 F. Higl
  • 32 J. Wulff
  • 24 M. Haas
  • 1 D. Adamczyk
  • 15 P. Chato
  • 16 H. Rorig

Bayreuth

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 31 S. Kolbe (G)
  • 23 L. Hemmerich (D)
  • 5 E. Schwarz (D)
  • 24 F. Weber (D)
  • 27 M. Götz (D)
  • 6 B. Kirsch (M)
  • 22 T. Latteier (M)
  • 33 M. Heinrich (M)
  • 25 E. Zejnullahu (M)
  • 9 A. Nollenberger (F)
  • 11 M. Ziereis (F)

Substitutes

  • 16 C. Kaymaz
  • 2 C. Fenninger
  • 10 A. Diawusie
  • 17 S. Maderer
  • 7 T. Stockinger
  • 1 L. Zahaczewski
  • 13 A. Groiß
  • 30 N. Andermatt
  • 4 N. Moos

Timeline

  1. VfL Osnabrück
    9' VfL Osnabrück Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Tesche
  2. VfL Osnabrück
    14' VfL Osnabrück Card · Yellow Card
    B. Simakala
  3. Bayreuth
    43' Bayreuth Card · Yellow Card
    M. Ziereis
  4. VfL Osnabrück
    50' VfL Osnabrück Goal · Normal Goal
    E. Engelhardt · Assist: B. Simakala
  5. VfL Osnabrück
    62' VfL Osnabrück subst · Substitution 1
    Off: N. Niemann · On: M. Heider
  6. VfL Osnabrück
    62' VfL Osnabrück subst · Substitution 2
    Off: B. Simakala · On: L. Putaro
  7. Bayreuth
    63' Bayreuth Card · Yellow Card
    M. Heinrich
  8. Bayreuth
    65' Bayreuth subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Götz · On: C. Kaymaz
  9. Bayreuth
    65' Bayreuth subst · Substitution 2
    Off: T. Latteier · On: C. Fenninger
  10. Bayreuth
    65' Bayreuth subst · Substitution 3
    Off: L. Hemmerich · On: A. Diawusie
  11. VfL Osnabrück
    72' VfL Osnabrück Card · Yellow Card
    Sven Köhler
  12. Bayreuth
    74' Bayreuth subst · Substitution 4
    Off: M. Ziereis · On: S. Maderer
  13. Bayreuth
    74' Bayreuth subst · Substitution 5
    Off: A. Nollenberger · On: T. Stockinger
  14. VfL Osnabrück
    76' VfL Osnabrück subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Sven Köhler · On: Niklas Wiemann
  15. Bayreuth
    76' Bayreuth Goal · Normal Goal
    C. Fenninger
  16. Bayreuth
    78' Bayreuth Card · Yellow Card
    C. Fenninger
  17. Bayreuth
    86' Bayreuth Goal · Normal Goal
    E. Zejnullahu · Assist: S. Maderer
  18. VfL Osnabrück
    90'+2 VfL Osnabrück subst · Substitution 4
    Off: L. Kunze · On: F. Higl
  19. Bayreuth
    90'+3 Bayreuth Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Diawusie · Assist: E. Zejnullahu
  20. Bayreuth
    90'+4 Bayreuth Card · Yellow Card
    A. Diawusie

Match Stats

Stat VfL Osnabrück Bayreuth
Fouls 12 14
Pass Accuracy — —
Offsides — —
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 18 12
Corners 5 5
Total Passes — —
Yellow Cards 2 4
Blocked Shots 5 2
Shots on Target 5 7
xG — —
Shots off Target 8 3
Possession 53% 47%
Accurate Passes — —
Shots Inside Box — —
Saves 4 3
Shots Outside Box — —

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Bayreuth's comeback began when C. Fenninger scored in the 76th minute, sparking a wave of momentum that would see them score two more goals.
  • ▸ E. Zejnullahu’s goal in the 86th minute was crucial as it brought Bayreuth level and set the stage for their thrilling win.