Match report
Waldhof Mannheim Defeats Erzgebirge Aue 2-1 in 3. Liga Clash
Waldhof Mannheim
2–1
FT
Erzgebirge Aue
Mar 21, 2026
Waldhof Mannheim stunned Erzgebirge Aue with a 2-1 victory in a tightly contested match in the 3. Liga. Despite falling behind to M. Stefaniak's early goal, Waldhof Mannheim rallied back with goals from L. Bierschenk and T. Boyd to secure a significant win. This victory marks an important step for Waldhof Mannheim in their pursuit of a higher standing in the 3. Liga.
Key Facts
- • M. Stefaniak of Erzgebirge Aue opened the scoring with a goal at the 44th minute.
- • L. Bierschenk equalized for Waldhof Mannheim with a goal at the 50th minute.
- • T. Boyd secured the win for Waldhof Mannheim with a goal in the 90th minute.
- • Erzgebirge Aue saw three players receive yellow cards, including J. Ehlers, L. Simnica, and P. Fallmann.
Lineups
Waldhof Mannheim
Formation: 4-4-2
Starting XI
- 1 T. Nijhuis (G)
- 25 S. Ba (D)
- 24 L. Klunter (D)
- 6 N. Hoffmann (D)
- 17 S. Abifade (D)
- 20 K. Asallari (F)
- 22 J. Sietan (M)
- 28 D. Michel (M)
- 12 V. Thill (M)
- 9 F. Lohkemper (F)
- 13 T. Boyd (F)
Substitutes
- 16 J. Niemann
- 7 L. Bierschenk
- 8 M. Thalhammer
- 14 E. Iwe
- 21 J. Rieckmann
- 29 N. X. Muteba NTumba
- 35 D. Mendes
- 38 Masca
- 41 D. Kryeziu
Erzgebirge Aue
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 1 M. Mannel (G)
- 17 P. Fallmann (D)
- 16 R. Malone (D)
- 25 T. Zobel (D)
- 30 M. Seiffert (D)
- 11 E. Uhlmann (M)
- 5 L. Simnica (M)
- 34 M. Stefaniak (M)
- 10 J. Gunther-Schmidt (M)
- 24 J. Ehlers (M)
- 15 M. Bar (F)
Substitutes
- 22 L. Lord
- 7 E. Weinhauer
- 8 M. Clausen
- 9 R. Bornschein
- 19 J. Guttau
- 20 J. Fabisch
- 27 F. Hetzsch
- 39 M. Schmid
- 45 A. F. Ocansey V.
Timeline
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44' Erzgebirge Aue Goal · Normal GoalM. Stefaniak
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46' Waldhof Mannheim subst · Substitution 1Off: K. Asallari · On: L. Bierschenk
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50' Waldhof Mannheim Goal · Normal GoalL. Bierschenk · Assist: D. Michel
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56' Waldhof Mannheim subst · Substitution 2Off: V. Thill · On: J. Rieckmann
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77' Erzgebirge Aue Card · Yellow CardJ. Ehlers
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78' Erzgebirge Aue Card · Yellow CardL. Simnica
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79' Erzgebirge Aue subst · Substitution 1Off: J. Gunther-Schmidt · On: J. Guttau
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85' Erzgebirge Aue subst · Substitution 2Off: M. Bar · On: A. F. Ocansey V.
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90'+1 Erzgebirge Aue Card · Yellow CardP. Fallmann
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90'+3 Erzgebirge Aue subst · Substitution 3Off: Eric Uhlmann · On: R. Bornschein
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90' Waldhof Mannheim Goal · Normal GoalT. Boyd · Assist: N. Hoffmann
Match Stats
| Stat | Waldhof Mannheim | Erzgebirge Aue |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | — | — |
| Pass Accuracy | — | — |
| Offsides | — | — |
| Red Cards | 0 | 0 |
| Total Shots | — | — |
| Corners | — | — |
| Total Passes | — | — |
| Yellow Cards | 0 | 3 |
| Blocked Shots | — | — |
| Shots on Target | — | — |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | — | — |
| Possession | — | — |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | — | — |
| Shots Inside Box | — | — |
| Saves | — | — |
| Shots Outside Box | — | — |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Waldhof Mannheim's equalizer by L. Bierschenk at the 50th minute was a turning point, shifting momentum in their favor.
- ▸ The late goal by T. Boyd at the 90th minute secured the victory for Waldhof Mannheim, sealing a crucial win in the 3. Liga standings.