Rot-Weiss Hadamar 2-1 FC Giessen — German Bundesliga 5

Rot-Weiss Hadamar produced a spirited second-half comeback to beat FC Giessen 2-1 in German Bundesliga 5 on September 10, 2026. After a first half in which Hadamar struggled to create clear-cut chances, the hosts turned the match around with a determined display after the interval and collected three important points.

Giessen make the early running

FC Giessen arrived in confident form and spent large periods of the opening half in control. Their midfielders found space between the lines and kept the home defence on the back foot with quick combinations. The visitors’ patience was rewarded shortly before the break when a slick move down the left side ended with a precise finish across the goalkeeper, giving Giessen a 1-0 lead at half-time.

Hadamar, by contrast, struggled for rhythm. Their passing was too slow and predictable in the first 45 minutes, and they did not test the Giessen goalkeeper from open play. Boos could be heard from the home contingent at the interval, but whatever was said in the dressing room had an immediate effect.

Hadamar hit back after the break

Rot-Weiss Hadamar returned with far more intensity. They pressed Giessen higher up the pitch, forced turnovers in dangerous areas, and began to stretch the visitors down the flanks. The equaliser arrived just past the hour mark when a well-delivered corner was met by a firm header at the near post, beating the Giessen goalkeeper at his near side.

The goal changed the dynamic completely. Giessen, so assured in the first half, suddenly looked uncomfortable as Hadamar pushed forward with growing confidence. The turnaround was completed fifteen minutes from time when a strong run through the middle carved open the Giessen defence, and the resulting shot was guided into the bottom corner to make it 2-1.

Late pressure and a valuable result

FC Giessen threw bodies forward in search of a second equaliser and created two late chances, but the Hadamar goalkeeper produced sharp saves to preserve his side’s lead. In the end, the hosts deserved the victory for the strength of their second-half performance, while Giessen will be left to regret failing to build on their bright start.

The result is another indication of how competitive the German Bundesliga 5 can be, where momentum shifts quickly and discipline over 90 minutes is essential. For Rot-Weiss Hadamar, the comeback win should provide a platform to climb the fifth-tier standings.