Holzheimer SG and Ratingen SV played out an entertaining 2-2 draw in the German Bundesliga 5 on May 17, 2026. The match featured two lead changes and plenty of drama, with both sides sharing the spoils in a result that leaves them locked in the mid-table fight.

Match Overview

The encounter at the Bezirkssportanlage Holzhausen saw both teams adopt attacking approaches from the outset. Ratingen, the higher-placed side, were expected to dominate, but Holzheimer SG matched them stride for stride in an end-to-end contest.

Key Moments

• 14th minute: Ratingen took the lead. A low drive from outside the box by winger Marco Brandt took a deflection and nestled into the bottom corner.
• 29th minute: Holzheimer equalized from a corner. Defender Patrick Schumacher rose highest to power a header past the Ratingen goalkeeper.
• 44th minute: Holzheimer completed a turnaround just before half-time. Striker Tim Fischer latched onto a through ball and chipped the keeper to make it 2-1.
• 68th minute: Ratingen hit back. A free-kick from the left was headed in by substitute Lars Wagner to level the scores at 2-2.
• 85th minute: Ratingen thought they had won it, but a close-range effort was ruled out for offside after a VAR check.

Tactical Analysis

Holzheimer SG lined up in a 4-4-2 diamond, aiming to win the midfield battle and release their forwards quickly. Ratingen used a fluid 4-3-3 system, looking to exploit the flanks. The first half was dominated by Holzheimer after they equalized, but Ratingen’s tactical tweak at half-time brought them back into the game. Both sides created chances in the final quarter, but neither could find a winner.

Standout Players

• Tim Fischer (Holzheimer): Scored a brilliant goal and was a constant menace with his pace and movement.
• Patrick Schumacher (Holzheimer): Not only scored the equalizer but also made several key defensive blocks.
• Lars Wagner (Ratingen): Brought energy off the bench and scored the vital equalizer.

League Standings

The draw leaves Ratingen SV in 6th place with 29 points, while Holzheimer SG stay in 8th with 26 points. Both teams remain in the hunt for a top-half finish, but missed opportunities here could prove costly in the race for promotion playoffs.