Match report
Verl Defeats VfB Oldenburg 2-1 in Thrilling 3. Liga Match
Verl
2–1
FT
VfB Oldenburg
Feb 25, 2023
Verl emerged victorious against VfB Oldenburg on Saturday, claiming a hard-fought 2-1 win in the 3. Liga. The match was marked by intense rivalry and key turning points that swung momentum between both sides. Verl's strong defense and tactical substitutions proved decisive as they held off a resilient Oldenburg side.
Key Facts
- • Final score: Verl 2-1 VfB Oldenburg
- • N. Sessa scored the first goal for Verl from a penalty in the 43rd minute
- • K. Krasniqi equalized for VfB Oldenburg with a normal goal in the 49th minute
- • Verl's N. Ochojski secured the win with a crucial goal in the 69th minute
Lineups
Verl
Formation: 4-3-3
Starting XI
- 1 N. Thiede (G)
- 11 N. Ochojski (M)
- 4 D. Mikic (D)
- 23 J. Tugbenyo (M)
- 20 L. Stellwagen (D)
- 30 N. Sessa (M)
- 28 Y. Otto (M)
- 27 M. Corboz (M)
- 26 N. Zografakis (F)
- 14 S. Meijer (F)
- 16 T. Paetow
Substitutes
- 17 O. Batista Meier
- 10 J. Grodowski
- 29 J. Wosz
- 15 P. Kammerbauer
- 24 M. Stöcker
- 3 C. Ezekwem
- 38 T. Wiesner
- 9 E. Probst
- 21 T. Knost
VfB Oldenburg
Formation: 4-3-3
Starting XI
- 49 S. Mielitz (G)
- 17 P. Möschl (M)
- 32 O. Steurer (D)
- 3 M. Appiah (D)
- 27 E. Ndure (D)
- 19 C. Buchtmann (M)
- 10 K. Krasniqi (M)
- 16 M. Stendera (M)
- 7 R. Brand (M)
- 6 M. Starke (M)
- 9 M. Wegner (F)
Substitutes
- 8 R. Ziętarski
- 4 L. Deichmann
- 29 O. Ademi
- 11 A. Adetula
- 5 F. Herbst
- 20 J. Bookjans
- 28 M. Onken
- 12 L. Schäfer
Timeline
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30' VfB Oldenburg subst · Substitution 1Off: C. Buchtmann · On: R. Ziętarski
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42' VfB Oldenburg Card · Yellow CardM. Stendera
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43' Verl Goal · PenaltyN. Sessa
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46' Verl subst · Substitution 1Off: N. Zografakis · On: O. Batista Meier
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49' VfB Oldenburg Goal · Normal GoalK. Krasniqi · Assist: M. Starke
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50' VfB Oldenburg Card · Yellow CardM. Wegner
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56' Verl subst · Substitution 2Off: J. Tugbenyo · On: J. Grodowski
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63' Verl subst · Substitution 3Off: O. Batista Meier · On: J. Wosz
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64' VfB Oldenburg subst · Substitution 2Off: Marcel Appiah · On: L. Deichmann
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65' VfB Oldenburg Card · Yellow CardM. Stendera
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65' VfB Oldenburg Card · Red CardM. Stendera
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66' Verl Card · Yellow CardD. Mikić
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69' Verl Goal · Normal GoalN. Ochojski · Assist: J. Wosz
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74' VfB Oldenburg subst · Substitution 3Off: M. Wegner · On: O. Ademi
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74' VfB Oldenburg subst · Substitution 4Off: R. Brand · On: A. Adetula
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85' VfB Oldenburg Card · Yellow CardL. Deichmann
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87' Verl subst · Substitution 4Off: N. Sessa · On: Patrick Kammerbauer
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87' Verl subst · Substitution 5Off: L. Stellwagen · On: M. Stocker
Match Stats
| Stat | Verl | VfB Oldenburg |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 13 | 10 |
| Pass Accuracy | — | — |
| Offsides | 2 | 1 |
| Red Cards | 0 | 1 |
| Total Shots | 14 | 12 |
| Corners | 9 | 5 |
| Total Passes | — | — |
| Yellow Cards | 1 | 4 |
| Blocked Shots | 3 | 4 |
| Shots on Target | 7 | 3 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 4 | 5 |
| Possession | 49% | 51% |
| Accurate Passes | — | — |
| Shots Inside Box | — | — |
| Saves | 2 | 5 |
| Shots Outside Box | — | — |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ The turning point came when M. Stendera of VfB Oldenburg received two yellow cards, resulting in his dismissal and leaving Oldenburg with ten men from the 65th minute onwards.
- ▸ N. Ochojski's goal in the 69th minute was pivotal as it restored Verl's lead and provided a morale boost needed to maintain their advantage against the 10-man Oldenburg.