Match report

Hoffenheim II and Hansa Rostock Draw 2-2 in Thrilling 3. Liga Clash

Hoffenheim II
Hoffenheim II
2–2
FT
Hansa Rostock
Hansa Rostock
Feb 8, 2026

Hoffenheim II held off a determined challenge from Hansa Rostock to secure a hard-fought 2-2 draw on matchday of the 3. Liga. Despite falling behind twice, Hoffenheim showed resilience and fighting spirit with goals by Y. Hor and D. Zeitler.

Key Facts

  • • F. Carstens (Hansa Rostock) opened scoring in the 30th minute.
  • • E. Holten (Hansa Rostock) scored their second goal from an assist by J. Mejdr at the 60th minute mark.
  • • Yannick Eduardo (Hoffenheim II) received a yellow card for a foul at the 39th minute.
  • • V. Bergh (Hansa Rostock) was shown a yellow card in the 86th minute.
  • • D. Zeitler (Hoffenheim II) equalized with a penalty kick in the 88th minute.

Lineups

Hoffenheim II

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 L. Petersson (G)
  • 13 N. Abraha (D)
  • 24 L. Erlein (D)
  • 49 Y. Luhrs (D)
  • 16 Y. Hor (D)
  • 17 L. Engelns (M)
  • 14 F. Micheler (M)
  • 30 N. El-Jindaoui
  • 11 P. Hennrich (M)
  • 38 D. Zeitler (M)
  • 31 Y. Eduardo (F)

Substitutes

  • 34 Y. Onohiol
  • 46 M. Ndong Penda
  • 28 T. Spranger
  • 8 D. Dagdeviren
  • 40 D. Donkor
  • 19 O. Hencke
  • 23 A. Honajzer
  • 18 M. Onos
  • 45 B. O. Labes

Hansa Rostock

Formation: 4-3-1-2

Starting XI

  • 1 B. Uphoff (G)
  • 19 J. Mejdr (D)
  • 15 A. Gurleyen (D)
  • 17 F. Carstens (D)
  • 33 V. Bergh (D)
  • 13 L. Kunze (M)
  • 5 M. Schuster (M)
  • 4 K. Fatkic (M)
  • 8 C. Harenbrock (M)
  • 11 E. Holten (F)
  • 9 A. Voglsammer (F)

Substitutes

  • 30 M. Hagemoser
  • 23 F. Pfanne
  • 16 L. Wallner
  • 42 B. Dietze
  • 6 J. Dirkner
  • 27 C. Kinsombi
  • 35 M. Krauss
  • 7 N. Neidhart
  • 21 D. Hummel

Timeline

  1. Hansa Rostock
    30' Hansa Rostock Goal · Normal Goal
    F. Carstens · Assist: M. Schuster
  2. Hoffenheim II
    39' Hoffenheim II Card · Yellow Card
    Yannick Eduardo

    Foul

  3. Hansa Rostock
    41' Hansa Rostock Card · Yellow Card
    A. Gurleyen

    Foul

  4. Hansa Rostock
    60' Hansa Rostock Goal · Normal Goal
    E. Holten · Assist: J. Mejdr
  5. Hoffenheim II
    66' Hoffenheim II subst · Substitution 1
    Off: P. Hennrich · On: A. Honajzer
  6. Hansa Rostock
    69' Hansa Rostock subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Voglsammer · On: Maximilian Krauss
  7. Hoffenheim II
    70' Hoffenheim II Goal · Normal Goal
    Y. Hor
  8. Hoffenheim II
    74' Hoffenheim II subst · Substitution 2
    Off: N. El-Jindaoui · On: O. Hencke
  9. Hoffenheim II
    75' Hoffenheim II subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Yannick Eduardo · On: B. O. Labes
  10. Hansa Rostock
    80' Hansa Rostock subst · Substitution 2
    Off: C. Harenbrock · On: J. Dirkner
  11. Hansa Rostock
    80' Hansa Rostock subst · Substitution 3
    Off: E. Holten · On: D. Hummel
  12. Hansa Rostock
    86' Hansa Rostock Card · Yellow Card
    V. Bergh

    Foul

  13. Hoffenheim II
    87' Hoffenheim II subst · Substitution 4
    Off: F. Micheler · On: M. Onos
  14. Hoffenheim II
    88' Hoffenheim II Goal · Penalty
    D. Zeitler
  15. Hansa Rostock
    90'+1 Hansa Rostock subst · Substitution 5
    Off: K. Fatkic · On: C. Kinsombi
  16. Hoffenheim II
    90' Hoffenheim II Card · Yellow Card
    A. Honajzer

    Foul

  17. Hansa Rostock
    90' Hansa Rostock subst · Substitution 4
    Off: L. Kunze · On: B. Dietze

Match Stats

Stat Hoffenheim II Hansa Rostock
Fouls 10 12
Pass Accuracy 85% 77%
Offsides 2 2
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 14 10
Corners 6 8
Total Passes 504 387
Yellow Cards 2 2
Blocked Shots 3 3
Shots on Target 4 4
xG 2.02 1.07
Shots off Target 7 2
Possession 57% 43%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 428 298
Shots Inside Box 9 7
Saves 2 2
Shots Outside Box 5 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The match turned in favor of Hansa Rostock early on as F. Carstens and E. Holten scored within half an hour, giving them a commanding lead.
  • ▸ However, Hoffenheim II rallied back in the second half with goals by Y. Hor and D. Zeitler from a penalty kick to salvage a draw.