Match report

Waldhof Mannheim Defeats Dynamo Dresden 1-0 in 3. Liga Clash

Waldhof Mannheim

1–0

Dynamo Dresden

May 10, 2025

Waldhof Mannheim

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May 10, 2025 · FT

Dynamo Dresden

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In an intense match of the 3. Liga, Waldhof Mannheim managed to hold off Dynamo Dresden with a narrow victory by a scoreline of 1-0. Kennedy Okpala secured the only goal for Waldhof Mannheim in the 62nd minute, assisted by F. Lohkemper, which proved enough for them to edge out their opponents. Despite multiple yellow cards and substitutions on both sides, Waldhof Mannheim maintained control throughout the game.

Key Facts

• Final Score: Waldhof Mannheim 1 - Dynamo Dresden 0
• Goal Scorer: Kennedy Okpala (62') for Waldhof Mannheim
• Assist: F. Lohkemper
• Yellow Cards: Lukas Boeder and D. Kother for Dynamo Dresden; H. Matriciani, J. Rieckmann, Kennedy Okpala, T. Sechelmann, and R. Benatelli for Waldhof Mannheim

Lineups

Waldhof Mannheim

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

1 J. Bartels (G)
20 H. Matriciani (D)
6 N. Hoffmann (D)
4 T. Sechelmann (D)
2 S. Voelcke (D)
22 J. Sietan (M)
21 J. Rieckmann (M)
32 K. Okpala (M)
19 A. Ferati (M)
31 M. Thalhammer (M)
9 F. Lohkemper (F)

Substitutes

7 N. Shipnoski
11 R. Benatelli
15 M. Karbstein
39 A. Becker
5 M. Seegert
27 M. Zok
17 S. Abifade
18 S. Yiğit
13 T. Boyd

Dynamo Dresden

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

1 T. Schreiber (G)
32 J. Sterner (D)
15 C. Kammerknecht (D)
39 D. Kubatta (D)
28 S. Risch (D)
29 L. Boeder (M)
5 V. Šapina (M)
10 J. Lemmer (M)
27 N. Hauptmann (M)
11 D. Kother (M)
33 C. Daferner (F)

Substitutes

22 M. Baur
17 A. Casar
21 R. Meißner
24 T. Menzel
30 S. Kutschke
16 P. Heise
37 D. Mesenhöler
26 J. Marx
6 T. Berger

Timeline

29' Dynamo Dresden Card · Yellow Card

Lukas Boeder

Foul
45'+1 Dynamo Dresden Card · Yellow Card

D. Kother

Foul
47' Waldhof Mannheim Card · Yellow Card

H. Matriciani

Foul
55' Waldhof Mannheim Card · Yellow Card

J. Rieckmann

Foul
62' Waldhof Mannheim Goal · Normal Goal

Kennedy Okpala · Assist: F. Lohkemper
64' Waldhof Mannheim Card · Yellow Card

Kennedy Okpala
65' Waldhof Mannheim Card · Yellow Card

T. Sechelmann

Foul
68' Waldhof Mannheim subst · Substitution 1

Off: Kennedy Okpala · On: N. Shipnoski
71' Dynamo Dresden subst · Substitution 1

Off: N. Hauptmann · On: M. Baur
72' Dynamo Dresden subst · Substitution 2

Off: D. Kother · On: A. Casar
76' Waldhof Mannheim subst · Substitution 2

Off: J. Sietan · On: R. Benatelli
76' Waldhof Mannheim subst · Substitution 3

Off: M. Thalhammer · On: M. Karbstein
80' Dynamo Dresden subst · Substitution 3

Off: D. Kubatta · On: R. Meissner
80' Dynamo Dresden subst · Substitution 4

Off: J. Lemmer · On: T. Menzel
83' Dynamo Dresden subst · Substitution 5

Off: C. Daferner · On: S. Kutschke
85' Waldhof Mannheim Card · Yellow Card

R. Benatelli

Foul
85' Waldhof Mannheim subst · Substitution 4

Off: F. Lohkemper · On: A. Becker
85' Waldhof Mannheim subst · Substitution 5

Off: A. Ferati · On: Marcel Seegert

Match Stats

Stat	Waldhof Mannheim	Dynamo Dresden
Fouls	14	10
Pass Accuracy	73%	80%
Offsides	1	3
Red Cards	0	0
Total Shots	10	9
Corners	1	4
Total Passes	253	410
Yellow Cards	6	2
Blocked Shots	6	3
Shots on Target	2	2
xG	0.57	0.99
Shots off Target	2	4
Possession	42%	58%
Goals Prevented	—	—
Accurate Passes	185	326
Shots Inside Box	4	5
Saves	2	1
Shots Outside Box	6	4

Key Match Notes

▸ The turning point came in the 62nd minute when Kennedy Okpala scored the only goal of the match from an assist by F. Lohkemper, giving Waldhof Mannheim a crucial lead.
▸ Waldhof Mannheim's ability to withstand pressure and defend their narrow advantage until the final whistle was pivotal. Despite receiving multiple yellow cards, they managed to maintain discipline and control the game effectively.