FC Eintracht Rheine and DJK TuS Hordel played out a breathless 3-3 draw in German Bundesliga 5 on 25 October 2026, with Rheine fighting back from 3-1 down to rescue a point in a game that swung repeatedly.

The home side looked beaten after Hordel moved two goals clear early in the second half, but Rheine responded with two late goals to cap a stirring comeback. The result keeps both teams in the congested middle section of the Bundesliga 5 standings and gives Rheine a psychological lift, while Hordel will feel two points slipped away.

Match overview

Rheine set up in a 4-2-3-1 shape and tried to control possession through midfield, while Hordel operated in a compact 4-4-2 and looked to strike in transition. The visitors drew first blood in the 12th minute when Kevin Dziuba latched onto a loose ball and finished low into the corner. Rheine responded well and equalised on 28 minutes through Lennart Schulte, who arrived late in the box to convert a cut-back from the right.

Hordel regained the lead before half-time when Marvin Kroll headed home from a corner in the 41st minute. After the break, the visitors extended their advantage on 58 minutes as Dennis Rademacher broke through the middle and slotted past the goalkeeper. Rheine then changed shape and threw men forward, and the pressure finally told when substitute Jonas Beckmann pulled one back on 72 minutes. Tim Overhoff completed the comeback in the 88th minute, turning in a cross from close range to send the home support into raptures.

Key moments

• 12' — 0-1: Kevin Dziuba punishes a loose ball in the box and finishes calmly for Hordel.
• 28' — 1-1: Lennart Schulte times his run perfectly to convert from the right channel.
• 41' — 1-2: Marvin Kroll rises highest from a corner and heads Hordel back in front.
• 58' — 1-3: Dennis Rademacher breaks through the middle and finishes a quick counter-attack.
• 72' — 2-3: Substitute Jonas Beckmann gives Rheine hope with a composed finish inside the area.
• 88' — 3-3: Tim Overhoff turns in a low cross to complete a dramatic late equaliser.

Tactical story

Rheine enjoyed more of the ball, but their first-half build-up was often too slow, allowing Hordel to keep their defensive block intact. Hordel’s plan was clear: stay compact, win second balls and attack quickly through the channels. It worked for long spells, especially when Rheine’s full-backs pushed high and left space behind.

The turning point came when Rheine switched to a 3-4-3 and pushed an extra body into the box. That change stretched Hordel’s back line and created repeated crossing opportunities. Hordel dropped deeper to protect their lead, but they could not hold out. Set-piece defending and late concentration will be the main areas for their coach to review.

Standout players

Lennart Schulte was Rheine’s driving force in midfield, combining energy with composure in the final third. Jonas Beckmann made the difference from the bench, adding urgency and a goal. For Hordel, Kevin Dziuba was a constant threat on the counter, while Marvin Kroll’s aerial presence caused problems all afternoon.

Season impact

A point apiece does little to break the logjam in the Bundesliga 5 table, but the manner of Rheine’s comeback could be a momentum builder. Hordel, meanwhile, will rue a missed opportunity to close the gap on the teams above them. Both sides remain in the middle pack, with plenty of football still to play.