Match report

Hoffenheim II Thrills Erzgebirge Aue 5-3 in Thrilling 3. Liga Clash

Erzgebirge Aue
Erzgebirge Aue
3–5
FT
Hoffenheim II
Hoffenheim II
Apr 4, 2026

Hoffenheim II secured a thrilling 5-3 victory over Erzgebirge Aue in a high-octane 3. Liga encounter. The match saw a flurry of early goals for Hoffenheim II, with Erzgebirge Aue rallying but ultimately falling short against a dominant Hoffenheim II side.

Key Facts

  • • Hoffenheim II defeated Erzgebirge Aue 5-3
  • • L. Duric and D. Zeitler were key scorers for Hoffenheim II
  • • M. Bar and R. Bornschein scored for Erzgebirge Aue
  • • Erzgebirge Aue had an early red card, severely impacting the match
  • • The match showcased a dramatic shift in momentum with multiple goals

Lineups

Erzgebirge Aue

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 M. Mannel (G)
  • 17 P. Fallmann (D)
  • 16 R. Malone (D)
  • 29 J. Collins (D)
  • 30 M. Seiffert (D)
  • 11 E. Uhlmann (M)
  • 5 L. Simnica (M)
  • 24 J. Ehlers (M)
  • 10 J. Gunther-Schmidt (M)
  • 7 E. Weinhauer (M)
  • 15 M. Bar (F)

Substitutes

  • 13 E. Majetschak
  • 19 J. Guttau
  • 20 J. Fabisch
  • 23 A. Barylla
  • 25 T. Zobel
  • 39 M. Schmid
  • 45 A. F. Ocansey V.
  • 22 L. Lord
  • 9 R. Bornschein

Hoffenheim II

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 L. Petersson (G)
  • 24 L. Erlein (D)
  • 49 Y. Luhrs (D)
  • 6 V. Lassig
  • 16 Y. Hor (D)
  • 17 L. Engelns (M)
  • 14 F. Micheler (M)
  • 11 P. Hennrich (M)
  • 10 L. Duric (M)
  • 38 D. Zeitler (M)
  • 31 Y. Eduardo (F)

Substitutes

  • 34 Y. Onohiol
  • 5 K. Frees
  • 8 D. Dagdeviren
  • 13 N. Abraha
  • 19 O. Hencke
  • 20 J. T. Poller
  • 30 N. El-Jindaoui
  • 39 F. Bahr
  • 45 B. O. Labes

Timeline

  1. Erzgebirge Aue
    1' Erzgebirge Aue Card · Yellow Card
    Ryan Malone

    Foul

  2. Erzgebirge Aue
    2' Erzgebirge Aue Card · Yellow Card
    Ryan Malone
  3. Hoffenheim II
    5' Hoffenheim II Goal · Normal Goal
    D. Zeitler · Assist: P. Hennrich
  4. Hoffenheim II
    8' Hoffenheim II Goal · Normal Goal
    L. Duric · Assist: Luca Erlein
  5. Hoffenheim II
    15' Hoffenheim II Goal · Normal Goal
    P. Hennrich · Assist: Yannick Eduardo
  6. Erzgebirge Aue
    18' Erzgebirge Aue Card · Red Card
    Jamilu Collins

    Foul

  7. Erzgebirge Aue
    19' Erzgebirge Aue Card · Yellow Card
    J. Ehlers

    Foul

  8. Erzgebirge Aue
    20' Erzgebirge Aue Card · Yellow Card
    J. Ehlers
  9. Hoffenheim II
    29' Hoffenheim II Goal · Normal Goal
    L. Duric · Assist: P. Hennrich
  10. Erzgebirge Aue
    33' Erzgebirge Aue subst · Substitution 1
    Off: E. Weinhauer · On: J. Fabisch
  11. Erzgebirge Aue
    33' Erzgebirge Aue subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Ryan Malone · On: Tristan Zobel
  12. Erzgebirge Aue
    34' Erzgebirge Aue subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Ryan Malone · On: Tristan Zobel
  13. Erzgebirge Aue
    40' Erzgebirge Aue Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Bar · Assist: J. Gunther-Schmidt
  14. Hoffenheim II
    45'+3 Hoffenheim II Card · Yellow Card
    L. Duric

    Foul

  15. Hoffenheim II
    52' Hoffenheim II Goal · Normal Goal
    D. Zeitler · Assist: Yannick Eduardo
  16. Erzgebirge Aue
    55' Erzgebirge Aue Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Bar · Assist: M. Seiffert
  17. Hoffenheim II
    55' Hoffenheim II subst · Substitution 1
    Off: L. Duric · On: J. T. Poller
  18. Hoffenheim II
    55' Hoffenheim II subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Yannick Eduardo · On: B. O. Labes
  19. Erzgebirge Aue
    67' Erzgebirge Aue subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Gunther-Schmidt · On: M. Schmid
  20. Hoffenheim II
    78' Hoffenheim II subst · Substitution 3
    Off: F. Micheler · On: D. Dagdeviren
  21. Hoffenheim II
    78' Hoffenheim II subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Luca Erlein · On: N. Abraha
  22. Erzgebirge Aue
    84' Erzgebirge Aue subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Eric Uhlmann · On: E. Majetschak
  23. Erzgebirge Aue
    84' Erzgebirge Aue subst · Substitution 5
    Off: M. Bar · On: R. Bornschein
  24. Hoffenheim II
    85' Hoffenheim II subst · Substitution 5
    Off: D. Zeitler · On: N. El-Jindaoui
  25. Erzgebirge Aue
    85' Erzgebirge Aue Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Bornschein · Assist: P. Fallmann
  26. Erzgebirge Aue
    86' Erzgebirge Aue Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Bornschein · Assist: P. Fallmann

Match Stats

Stat Erzgebirge Aue Hoffenheim II
Fouls 10 6
Pass Accuracy 79% 91%
Offsides 5 1
Red Cards 1 0
Total Shots 7 19
Corners 2 3
Total Passes 297 666
Yellow Cards 2 1
Blocked Shots 1 5
Shots on Target 6 10
xG 1.92 2.78
Shots off Target 0 4
Possession 34% 66%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 234 604
Shots Inside Box 5 8
Saves 5 3
Shots Outside Box 2 11

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Hoffenheim II capitalized on a red card in the 18th minute to score three quick goals, securing an early lead
  • ▸ Erzgebirge Aue made a late push, scoring twice in the final minutes, but could not overturn the early deficit