Match report

Havelse and Verl Battle to a 2-2 Draw in 3. Liga Clash

Havelse
Havelse
2–2
FT
Verl
Verl
Dec 6, 2025

Havelse held off Verl to secure a thrilling 2-2 draw in their crucial 3. Liga encounter, despite playing most of the second half with ten men following Besfort Kolgeci's dismissal.

Key Facts

  • • Verl took an early lead through M. Ens (18') assisted by O. Mhamdi.
  • • F. Otto extended Verl's advantage to 2-0 at the 62nd minute.
  • • Besfort Kolgeci was shown a red card for Havelse in first half injury time, leaving them down to ten men.
  • • M. Ilic (77') and D. Minz (90') scored goals for Havelse to level the match.

Lineups

Havelse

Formation: 5-3-2

Starting XI

  • 1 T. Opitz (G)
  • 5 D. Minz
  • 39 F. Riedel
  • 6 S. Belkahia (D)
  • 4 B. Kolgeci (D)
  • 10 J. Duker
  • 22 L. Sommer
  • 19 N. Boujellab (M)
  • 31 J. Oltrogge (M)
  • 17 J. X. Posselt
  • 23 R. Muller (F)

Substitutes

  • 8 J. Berger
  • 40 J. Busse
  • 30 T. Friedrich
  • 14 M. Ilic
  • 11 Y. Jaeschke
  • 9 L. Paldino
  • 33 A. Rexhepi
  • 28 J. Rufidis
  • 3 M. Schleef

Verl

Formation: 4-3-1-2

Starting XI

  • 1 P. Schulze (G)
  • 20 O. Mhamdi (D)
  • 5 M. Ens
  • 34 F. Otto (D)
  • 19 N. Kijewski (D)
  • 30 T. Gayret (M)
  • 8 D. Waidner (M)
  • 6 J. Eze (M)
  • 10 B. Taz (M)
  • 9 J. Arweiler (F)
  • 23 A. Besio (F)

Substitutes

  • 32 F. Pekruhl
  • 3 E. Kohler
  • 7 J. Stark
  • 11 D. Steczyk
  • 14 P. Lehmann
  • 18 F. Wessig
  • 24 M. Stocker
  • 27 C. Onuoha
  • 28 Y. Otto

Timeline

  1. Verl
    4' Verl Card · Yellow Card
    J. Arweiler
  2. Verl
    18' Verl Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Ens · Assist: O. Mhamdi
  3. Verl
    44' Verl Card · Yellow Card
    Joshua Eze

    Foul

  4. Havelse
    45'+1 Havelse Card · Red Card
    Besfort Kolgeci

    Foul

  5. Havelse
    45' Havelse Card · Yellow Card
    Besfort Kolgeci

    Foul

  6. Verl
    53' Verl Card · Yellow Card
    T. Gayret

    Foul

  7. Verl
    54' Verl subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Arweiler · On: D. Steczyk
  8. Verl
    54' Verl subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Joshua Eze · On: Y. Otto
  9. Havelse
    57' Havelse Card · Yellow Card
    J. Oltrogge

    Foul

  10. Havelse
    59' Havelse subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Oltrogge · On: J. Berger
  11. Verl
    62' Verl Goal · Normal Goal
    F. Otto
  12. Havelse
    66' Havelse subst · Substitution 2
    Off: F. Riedel · On: M. Ilic
  13. Havelse
    66' Havelse subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Robin Muller · On: A. Rexhepi
  14. Verl
    75' Verl subst · Substitution 3
    Off: B. Taz · On: J. Stark
  15. Havelse
    77' Havelse Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Ilic · Assist: J. Duker
  16. Havelse
    81' Havelse subst · Substitution 4
    Off: J. X. Posselt · On: L. Paldino
  17. Verl
    90'+1 Verl subst · Substitution 4
    Off: T. Gayret · On: E. Kohler
  18. Verl
    90'+1 Verl subst · Substitution 5
    Off: A. Besio · On: M. Stocker
  19. Havelse
    90' Havelse Goal · Normal Goal
    D. Minz

Match Stats

Stat Havelse Verl
Fouls 13 9
Pass Accuracy 71% 79%
Offsides 1 5
Red Cards 1 0
Total Shots 12 10
Corners 7 9
Total Passes 242 458
Yellow Cards 3 3
Blocked Shots 2 4
Shots on Target 5 3
xG 2.11 1.67
Shots off Target 5 2
Possession 35% 65%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 171 361
Shots Inside Box 9 8
Saves 1 3
Shots Outside Box 3 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The sending off of Besfort Kolgeci just before halftime shifted momentum in favor of Verl, who capitalized with a second goal by F. Otto.
  • ▸ Despite being down to ten men for most of the half, Havelse demonstrated resilience and determination, scoring two quick goals through M. Ilic and D. Minz to secure a hard-fought draw.