Match report

MSV Duisburg Defeats Waldhof Mannheim 2–1 in 3. Liga Clash

MSV Duisburg
MSV Duisburg
2–1
FT
Waldhof Mannheim
Waldhof Mannheim
Nov 7, 2025

MSV Duisburg emerged victorious in their home clash against Waldhof Mannheim, sealing the deal with a 2–1 victory. Goals from C. Noss (20') and J. Bitter (69'), assisted by M. Gockan, gave MSV Duisburg the upper hand before T. Boyd narrowed the gap for Waldhof Mannheim in the late stages of the game.

Key Facts

  • • C. Noss scored first at 20' to put MSV Duisburg ahead.
  • • J. Bitter doubled MSV's lead, assisted by M. Gockan, at 69'.
  • • T. Boyd reduced the deficit for Waldhof Mannheim with a goal at 85'.
  • • P. Sussek and J. Tugbenyo both received yellow cards for MSV Duisburg.
  • • D. Mendes was shown a yellow card for Waldhof Mannheim.

Lineups

MSV Duisburg

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 1 M. Braune (G)
  • 29 J. Bitter (D)
  • 5 T. Fleckstein (D)
  • 42 A. Hahn (D)
  • 27 C. Coskun (D)
  • 17 M. Gockan (M)
  • 6 R. Bulic (M)
  • 10 C. Viet (M)
  • 37 P. Sussek (M)
  • 9 T. Heike (F)
  • 14 C. Noss (F)

Substitutes

  • 24 J. Paris
  • 11 M. Dittgen
  • 18 S. Meuer
  • 19 L. Muller
  • 20 N. Jessen
  • 26 F. Kruger
  • 30 A. Visser
  • 33 J. Tugbenyo
  • 40 B. Schlicke

Waldhof Mannheim

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 1 T. Nijhuis (G)
  • 24 L. Klunter (D)
  • 6 N. Hoffmann (D)
  • 15 M. Karbstein (D)
  • 17 S. Abifade (D)
  • 10 A. Ferati (M)
  • 28 D. Michel (M)
  • 21 J. Rieckmann (M)
  • 38 Masca (M)
  • 32 K. Okpala
  • 9 F. Lohkemper (F)

Substitutes

  • 16 J. Niemann
  • 30 L. Hawryluk
  • 4 T. Sechelmann
  • 13 T. Boyd
  • 14 E. Iwe
  • 18 S. Yigit
  • 35 D. Mendes
  • 41 D. Kryeziu
  • 42 M. Bauer

Timeline

  1. MSV Duisburg
    20' MSV Duisburg Goal · Normal Goal
    C. Noss
  2. MSV Duisburg
    45'+1 MSV Duisburg Card · Yellow Card
    P. Sussek

    Argument

  3. MSV Duisburg
    69' MSV Duisburg Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Bitter · Assist: M. Gockan
  4. Waldhof Mannheim
    70' Waldhof Mannheim subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Masca · On: T. Boyd
  5. Waldhof Mannheim
    71' Waldhof Mannheim subst · Substitution 2
    Off: D. Michel · On: D. Mendes
  6. Waldhof Mannheim
    73' Waldhof Mannheim Card · Yellow Card
    D. Mendes

    Foul

  7. MSV Duisburg
    78' MSV Duisburg Card · Yellow Card
    J. Tugbenyo
  8. MSV Duisburg
    78' MSV Duisburg subst · Substitution 2
    Off: P. Sussek · On: J. Tugbenyo
  9. MSV Duisburg
    84' MSV Duisburg Card · Yellow Card
    J. Bitter

    Foul

  10. Waldhof Mannheim
    84' Waldhof Mannheim subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Rieckmann · On: T. Sechelmann
  11. Waldhof Mannheim
    84' Waldhof Mannheim subst · Substitution 4
    Off: F. Lohkemper · On: E. Iwe
  12. Waldhof Mannheim
    85' Waldhof Mannheim Goal · Normal Goal
    T. Boyd · Assist: A. Ferati
  13. MSV Duisburg
    90' MSV Duisburg subst · Substitution 3
    Off: C. Viet · On: S. Meuer
  14. MSV Duisburg
    90' MSV Duisburg subst · Substitution 4
    Off: C. Noss · On: L. Muller

Match Stats

Stat MSV Duisburg Waldhof Mannheim
Fouls 16 8
Pass Accuracy 69% 74%
Offsides 3 1
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 13 12
Corners 10 7
Total Passes 249 342
Yellow Cards 3 1
Blocked Shots 3 4
Shots on Target 6 2
xG 2.62 1.44
Shots off Target 4 6
Possession 41% 59%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 173 253
Shots Inside Box 10 8
Saves 1 5
Shots Outside Box 3 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ C. Noss's early goal at 20' set the tone for MSV Duisburg, giving them an immediate lead.
  • ▸ The introduction of J. Bitter and M. Gockan's assist in the second half was crucial as it doubled their advantage at 69'.
  • ▸ Waldhof Mannheim made multiple substitutions to try to shift momentum, but T. Boyd’s goal at 85' came too late to secure a draw.