Match report
Verl Secures Surprise Win Over FC Ingolstadt 04 in 3. Liga Clash (2-1)
FC Ingolstadt 04
1–2
FT
Verl
Mar 8, 2026
In a surprising turn of events, Verl secured a 2-1 victory over FC Ingolstadt 04 in the 3. Liga. With goals from M. Worner and B. Taz in the early minutes, Verl took a commanding lead that they managed to maintain until the final whistle. FC Ingolstadt 04's late goal by J. Maljojoki was not enough to overturn the deficit, as Verl's defense stood firm.
Key Facts
- • Verl's M. Worner scored the opening goal in the 7th minute.
- • B. Taz extended Verl's lead to 2-0 with an assist from D. Waidner in the 12th minute.
- • FC Ingolstadt 04's J. Maljojoki scored a consolation goal in the 88th minute.
- • FC Ingolstadt 04 saw two players, M. Plath and M. Besuschkow, receive yellow cards.
- • Both teams made multiple substitutions throughout the game, with Verl making five changes and FC Ingolstadt 04 making five as well.
Lineups
FC Ingolstadt 04
Formation: 3-4-3
Starting XI
- 25 K. Eisele (G)
- 23 J. Maljojoki (D)
- 32 S. Lorenz (D)
- 34 L. Frode (M)
- 24 G. Christensen (M)
- 17 M. Besuschkow (M)
- 14 M. Plath (M)
- 19 L. Rosenlocher (D)
- 22 M. Costly (M)
- 29 J. Kugel
- 10 D. Kaygin (M)
Substitutes
- 47 D. Klein
- 2 M. Hoppe
- 5 E. Gul
- 7 Y. Sturm
- 11 F. Christensen
- 20 Y. Deichmann
- 30 O. Drakulic
- 39 B. Ozturk
- 44 E. Kehrer
Verl
Formation: 4-2-2-2
Starting XI
- 1 P. Schulze (G)
- 20 O. Mhamdi (D)
- 5 M. Ens
- 34 F. Otto (D)
- 19 N. Kijewski (D)
- 6 J. Eze (M)
- 8 D. Waidner (M)
- 10 B. Taz (M)
- 30 T. Gayret (M)
- 11 M. Worner (M)
- 35 A. Foti (M)
Substitutes
- 32 F. Pekruhl
- 7 J. Stark
- 9 J. Arweiler
- 14 P. Lehmann
- 18 F. Wessig
- 21 T. Knost
- 23 A. Besio
- 24 M. Stocker
- 28 Y. Otto
Timeline
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7' Verl Goal · Normal GoalM. Worner
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12' Verl Goal · Normal GoalB. Taz · Assist: D. Waidner
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46' FC Ingolstadt 04 subst · Substitution 1Off: Linus Rosenlöcher · On: Y. Deichmann
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46' FC Ingolstadt 04 subst · Substitution 2Off: J. Kugel · On: O. Drakulic
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47' Verl subst · Substitution 1Off: A. Foti · On: A. Besio
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52' FC Ingolstadt 04 Card · Yellow CardM. Plath
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58' FC Ingolstadt 04 Card · Yellow CardM. Besuschkow
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65' FC Ingolstadt 04 subst · Substitution 3Off: D. Kaygin · On: Y. Sturm
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72' Verl subst · Substitution 2Off: B. Taz · On: J. Stark
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72' Verl subst · Substitution 3Off: M. Worner · On: J. Arweiler
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76' FC Ingolstadt 04 subst · Substitution 4Off: M. Besuschkow · On: E. Gul
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84' FC Ingolstadt 04 subst · Substitution 5Off: L. Frode · On: E. Kehrer
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85' Verl subst · Substitution 4Off: Niko Kijewski · On: M. Stocker
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85' Verl subst · Substitution 5Off: Joshua Eze · On: Y. Otto
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88' FC Ingolstadt 04 Goal · Normal GoalJ. Maljojoki
Match Stats
| Stat | FC Ingolstadt 04 | Verl |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | — | — |
| Pass Accuracy | — | — |
| Offsides | — | — |
| Red Cards | 0 | 0 |
| Total Shots | — | — |
| Corners | — | — |
| Total Passes | — | — |
| Yellow Cards | 2 | 0 |
| Blocked Shots | — | — |
| Shots on Target | — | — |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | — | — |
| Possession | — | — |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | — | — |
| Shots Inside Box | — | — |
| Saves | — | — |
| Shots Outside Box | — | — |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Verl's quick double goal in the early minutes put immense pressure on FC Ingolstadt 04 and set the tone for the match.
- ▸ FC Ingolstadt 04's late goal by J. Maljojoki in the 88th minute offered a brief glimmer of hope for a comeback, but Verl's defense remained solid to preserve their lead.