Match report
FC Viktoria Köln Defeats Hoffenheim II 3-1 in Thrilling 3. Liga Clash
Hoffenheim II
1–3
FT
FC Viktoria Köln
Feb 22, 2026
FC Viktoria Köln secured an impressive victory over Hoffenheim II with a final score of 3-1, demonstrating their resilience and tactical prowess in the 3. Liga match on Tuesday evening. Early goals from Yannick Tonye put FC Viktoria Köln ahead, while Daniel Zeitler's response for Hoffenheim II kept them within striking distance until further strikes by Johannes Sachse and Benjamin Zank sealed the win.
Key Facts
- • FC Viktoria Köln defeated Hoffenheim II 3-1 in the 3. Liga match.
- • Yannick Tonye scored twice for FC Viktoria Köln, with goals at 20' and 79'.
- • Johannes Sachse found the back of the net for FC Viktoria Köln at 76'.
- • Daniel Zeitler scored Hoffenheim II's only goal in the match at 25'.
- • Multiple yellow cards were issued to players from both sides, including Luis Engelns and Kelven Frees from Hoffenheim II.
Lineups
Hoffenheim II
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 32 Tim Philipp (G)
- 13 Natnael Abraha (D)
- 49 Yannik Lührs (D)
- 6 Valentin Lässig (D)
- 5 Kelven Frees (D)
- 17 Luis Engelns (M)
- 10 Luka Duric (M)
- 22 Arian Llugiqi (M)
- 31 Yannick Eduardo (F)
- 11 Paul Hennrich (F)
- 38 Deniz Zeitler (F)
Substitutes
- 19 Oskar Hencke
- 39 Florian Bähr
- 29 Blessing Makanda
- 8 Diren Dağdeviren
- 23 Alex Honajzer
- 34 Yannick Onohiol
- 14 Florian Micheler
- 40 Denis Donkor
- 30 Nader El-Jindaoui
FC Viktoria Köln
Formation: 3-4-2-1
Starting XI
- 27 Arne Schulz (G)
- 19 Meiko Sponsel (D)
- 2 Lars Dietz (D)
- 22 Verthomy Schilo Boboy (D)
- 41 Soichiro Kozuki (M)
- 5 Leonhard Münst (M)
- 8 Florian Engelhardt (M)
- 7 Simon Handle (D)
- 30 Yannick Aime Tonye (F)
- 10 David Otto (F)
- 23 Benjamin Merlin Zank (M)
Substitutes
- 29 Leander Popp
- 6 Tobias Eisenhuth
- 39 Felix Albers
- 18 Tim Kloss
- 40 Jakob Sachse
- 26 David Richter
- 3 Joel Agyekum
- 11 Robin Velasco
Timeline
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18' FC Viktoria Köln Card · Yellow CardM. Sponsel
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20' FC Viktoria Köln Goal · Normal GoalY. Tonye · Assist: L. Munst
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25' Hoffenheim II Goal · Normal GoalD. Zeitler · Assist: L. Duric
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46' FC Viktoria Köln subst · Substitution 1Off: S. Kozuki · On: L. Popp
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53' Hoffenheim II Card · Yellow CardLuis Engelns
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55' FC Viktoria Köln Card · Yellow CardV. Boboy
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56' Hoffenheim II Card · Yellow CardKelven Frees
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63' FC Viktoria Köln subst · Substitution 2Off: Y. Tonye · On: T. Eisenhuth
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66' FC Viktoria Köln Card · Yellow CardB. Zank
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68' Hoffenheim II subst · Substitution 1Off: Yannick Eduardo · On: O. Hencke
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70' Hoffenheim II subst · Substitution 2Off: Kelven Frees · On: F. Bahr
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70' FC Viktoria Köln subst · Substitution 3Off: L. Munst · On: Felix Albers
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73' Hoffenheim II Card · Yellow CardN. Abraha
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76' FC Viktoria Köln subst · Substitution 4Off: D. Otto · On: J. Sachse
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76' FC Viktoria Köln subst · Substitution 5Off: F. Engelhardt · On: T. Kloss
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79' FC Viktoria Köln Goal · Normal GoalJ. Sachse · Assist: L. Munst
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82' FC Viktoria Köln Goal · Normal GoalB. Zank
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82' Hoffenheim II subst · Substitution 3Off: P. Hennrich · On: B. Makanda
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83' Hoffenheim II subst · Substitution 4Off: N. Abraha · On: D. Dagdeviren
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83' Hoffenheim II subst · Substitution 5Off: A. Llugiqi · On: A. Honajzer
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84' Hoffenheim II Card · Yellow CardB. Makanda
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88' Hoffenheim II Card · Yellow CardL. Duric
Match Stats
| Stat | Hoffenheim II | FC Viktoria Köln |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | — | — |
| Pass Accuracy | — | — |
| Offsides | — | — |
| Red Cards | 0 | 0 |
| Total Shots | — | — |
| Corners | — | — |
| Total Passes | — | — |
| Yellow Cards | 6 | 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
- ▸ At the 20th minute, Yannick Tonye's goal gave FC Viktoria Köln an early lead, putting pressure on Hoffenheim II.
- ▸ Hoffenheim II leveled the score at 1-1 with Daniel Zeitler’s goal in the 25th minute, sparking a competitive match-up.
- ▸ Johannes Sachse and Benjamin Zank scored crucial goals for FC Viktoria Köln in the second half (76' and 82'), ensuring they maintained their lead.