Match report

Verl Stuns Waldhof Mannheim 5-2 in 3. Liga Thriller

Verl
Verl
5–2
FT
Waldhof Mannheim
Waldhof Mannheim
Jan 17, 2026

Verl produced a stunning performance to defeat Waldhof Mannheim 5-2 at home, securing their position in the 3. Liga with a dominant display. The match saw an early own goal by O. Ogbemudia and two goals from A. Besio within the first half hour, setting the tone for Verl's victory.

Key Facts

  • • Verl 5–2 Waldhof Mannheim (3. Liga)
  • • O. Ogbemudia scored an own goal in the 12th minute.
  • • A. Besio netted two goals at 27 and 29 minutes.
  • • B. Taz added a fourth for Verl in the 52nd minute.
  • • F. Lohkemper scored both goals for Waldhof Mannheim, including a penalty.

Lineups

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)
  • 28 Y. Otto (M)
  • 6 J. Eze (M)
  • 8 D. Waidner (M)
  • 30 T. Gayret (M)
  • 10 B. Taz (F)
  • 23 A. Besio (F)

Substitutes

  • 32 F. Pekruhl
  • — R. Araoye
  • 21 T. Knost
  • 24 M. Stocker
  • 35 A. Foti
  • 17 A. Mesanovic
  • 7 J. Stark
  • 18 F. Wessig
  • 9 J. Arweiler

Waldhof Mannheim

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 1 T. Nijhuis (G)
  • 24 L. Klunter (D)
  • 5 O. Ogbemudia (D)
  • 6 N. Hoffmann (D)
  • 4 T. Sechelmann (D)
  • 27 A. Diakhaby (M)
  • 22 J. Sietan (M)
  • 38 Masca (M)
  • 10 A. Ferati (M)
  • 9 F. Lohkemper (F)
  • 13 T. Boyd (F)

Substitutes

  • 30 L. Hawryluk
  • 15 M. Karbstein
  • 20 K. Asallari
  • 14 E. Iwe
  • 41 D. Kryeziu
  • 28 D. Michel
  • 8 M. Thalhammer
  • — V. Thill
  • — N. X. Muteba NTumba

Timeline

  1. Verl
    12' Verl Goal · Own Goal
    O. Ogbemudia
  2. Verl
    27' Verl Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Besio · Assist: Niko Kijewski
  3. Verl
    29' Verl Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Besio
  4. Waldhof Mannheim
    46' Waldhof Mannheim subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Masca · On: D. Michel
  5. Waldhof Mannheim
    46' Waldhof Mannheim subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Diakhaby · On: V. Thill
  6. Verl
    52' Verl Goal · Normal Goal
    B. Taz
  7. Waldhof Mannheim
    58' Waldhof Mannheim Goal · Penalty
    F. Lohkemper
  8. Waldhof Mannheim
    60' Waldhof Mannheim Goal · Normal Goal
    F. Lohkemper
  9. Verl
    61' Verl Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Stark · Assist: O. Mhamdi
  10. Waldhof Mannheim
    62' Waldhof Mannheim subst · Substitution 3
    Off: T. Boyd · On: K. Asallari
  11. Waldhof Mannheim
    62' Waldhof Mannheim subst · Substitution 4
    Off: L. Klunter · On: D. Kryeziu
  12. Verl
    65' Verl subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Besio · On: J. Arweiler
  13. Waldhof Mannheim
    71' Waldhof Mannheim Card · Yellow Card
    D. Kryeziu

    Foul

  14. Verl
    73' Verl Card · Yellow Card
    D. Waidner

    Foul

  15. Verl
    78' Verl Card · Yellow Card
    Martin Ens

    Foul

  16. Verl
    80' Verl subst · Substitution 3
    Off: T. Gayret · On: A. Mesanovic
  17. Waldhof Mannheim
    80' Waldhof Mannheim subst · Substitution 5
    Off: T. Sechelmann · On: E. Iwe
  18. Verl
    81' Verl subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Niko Kijewski · On: M. Stocker
  19. Waldhof Mannheim
    84' Waldhof Mannheim Card · Yellow Card
    J. Sietan

    Foul

  20. Verl
    85' Verl subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Joshua Eze · On: A. Foti
  21. Verl
    90'+1 Verl Card · Yellow Card
    A. Mesanovic

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Verl Waldhof Mannheim
Fouls 12 22
Pass Accuracy 87% 75%
Offsides 2 1
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 16 7
Corners 5 4
Total Passes 583 308
Yellow Cards 3 2
Blocked Shots 1 0
Shots on Target 8 4
xG 1.59 1.30
Shots off Target 7 3
Possession 66% 34%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 509 232
Shots Inside Box 9 4
Saves 2 3
Shots Outside Box 7 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Verl took an early lead with an own goal by O. Ogbemudia and two quick strikes from A. Besio to establish control of the match.
  • ▸ Despite Waldhof Mannheim scoring a penalty and another goal within three minutes (58th and 60th), Verl responded immediately through J. Stark, securing their lead.