Match report
Verl Defeats Hoffenheim II 3-1 in 3. Liga Clash
Verl
3–1
FT
Hoffenheim II
Feb 14, 2026
Verl stunned Hoffenheim II in their 3. Liga clash on Tuesday night, defeating them 3-1 at the VfL Verl Stadium. The match was characterized by early drama and a strong defensive display from Verl that stifled any Hoffenheim attempts to level the scoreline.
Key Facts
- • Verl secured their 3-1 victory over Hoffenheim II in the 3. Liga.
- • Luis Engelns scored an own goal for Verl in the 5th minute, putting them ahead early on.
- • D. Zeitler equalized for Hoffenheim with a goal from F. Micheler's assist at the 31st minute mark.
- • J. Arweiler and M. Ens secured two more goals for Verl in the second half, ensuring their lead remained intact.
Lineups
Verl
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 1 P. Schulze (G)
- 20 O. Mhamdi (D)
- 5 M. Ens
- 34 F. Otto (D)
- 19 N. Kijewski (D)
- 6 J. Eze (M)
- 8 D. Waidner (M)
- 30 T. Gayret (M)
- 23 A. Besio (F)
- 10 B. Taz (M)
- 9 J. Arweiler (F)
Substitutes
- 32 F. Pekruhl
- 2 R. Araoye
- 11 M. Worner
- 14 P. Lehmann
- 17 A. Mesanovic
- 18 F. Wessig
- 24 M. Stocker
- 35 A. Foti
- 28 Y. Otto
Hoffenheim II
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 1 L. Petersson (G)
- 24 L. Erlein (D)
- 49 Y. Luhrs (D)
- 13 N. Abraha (D)
- 16 Y. Hor (D)
- 17 L. Engelns (M)
- 14 F. Micheler (M)
- 23 A. Honajzer (M)
- 30 N. El-Jindaoui
- 38 D. Zeitler (F)
- 31 Y. Eduardo (F)
Substitutes
- 34 Y. Onohiol
- 8 D. Dagdeviren
- 18 M. Onos
- 19 O. Hencke
- 22 A. Llugiqi
- 29 B. Makanda
- 39 F. Bahr
- 40 D. Donkor
- 45 B. O. Labes
Timeline
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5' Verl Goal · Own GoalLuis Engelns
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14' Verl Card · Yellow CardO. Mhamdi
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18' Verl Card · Yellow CardJoshua Eze
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27' Hoffenheim II Card · Yellow CardYannick Eduardo
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31' Hoffenheim II Goal · Normal GoalD. Zeitler · Assist: F. Micheler
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45' Verl Goal · Normal GoalJ. Arweiler · Assist: T. Gayret
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54' Hoffenheim II Card · Yellow CardY. Hor
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61' Verl Goal · Normal GoalM. Ens · Assist: B. Taz
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62' Hoffenheim II subst · Substitution 1Off: A. Honajzer · On: O. Hencke
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62' Hoffenheim II subst · Substitution 2Off: N. El-Jindaoui · On: A. Llugiqi
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65' Verl subst · Substitution 1Off: J. Arweiler · On: M. Worner
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66' Verl subst · Substitution 2Off: Joshua Eze · On: Y. Otto
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67' Verl Card · Yellow CardY. Otto
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68' Verl Card · Yellow CardMartin Ens
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73' Hoffenheim II subst · Substitution 3Off: F. Micheler · On: B. Makanda
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73' Hoffenheim II subst · Substitution 4Off: Yannick Eduardo · On: B. O. Labes
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87' Verl subst · Substitution 3Off: A. Besio · On: A. Foti
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87' Hoffenheim II subst · Substitution 5Off: Y. Hor · On: F. Bahr
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89' Verl subst · Substitution 4Off: B. Taz · On: F. Wessig
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89' Verl subst · Substitution 5Off: Niko Kijewski · On: M. Stocker
Match Stats
| Stat | Verl | Hoffenheim II |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | — | — |
| Pass Accuracy | — | — |
| Offsides | — | — |
| Red Cards | 0 | 0 |
| Total Shots | — | — |
| Corners | — | — |
| Total Passes | — | — |
| Yellow Cards | 4 | 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
- ▸ The turning point came early when Luis Engelns scored an own goal just 5 minutes into the match, giving Verl a surprising and morale-boosting start.
- ▸ Despite Hoffenheim's equalizer by D. Zeitler in the 31st minute, Verl regained control with two well-timed goals by J. Arweiler at half-time and M. Ens later on.