SF Baumberg and SpVg Schonnebeck played out a breathless 3-3 draw in German Bundesliga 5 on Sunday evening, a six-goal thriller that saw the lead change hands twice before a stoppage-time equaliser rescued a point for the hosts.

Match overview

Baumberg made a blistering start and found themselves 2-0 up inside 25 minutes. The opener came in the 9th minute when Luca Mertens finished off a flowing team move, and the second arrived in the 24th minute through a Philipp Jansen header from a corner. Schonnebeck looked stunned, but they responded with real character.

The visitors pulled one back in the 39th minute when Deniz Aydin converted a penalty after a handball. Early in the second half, Schonnebeck were level. Tom Rademacher finished a quick counter-attack in the 52nd minute to make it 2-2. Then, in the 71st minute, Aydin struck again to complete the turnaround and put Schonnebeck 3-2 ahead.

Baumberg threw everything forward in the final 15 minutes. They hit the post, forced two excellent saves and finally found the equaliser in the 90+2nd minute when Mertens grabbed his second goal of the game, poking home from close range after a goalmouth scramble. The final whistle blew moments later, leaving both sides with a point.

Key moments

• 9' – Baumberg 1-0: Mertens finishes a slick move.
• 24' – Baumberg 2-0: Jansen heads in from a corner.
• 39' – Baumberg 2-1: Aydin converts a penalty.
• 52' – Baumberg 2-2: Rademacher scores on the counter.
• 71' – Baumberg 2-3: Aydin completes his brace.
• 90+2' – Baumberg 3-3: Mertens equalises in stoppage time.

Tactical story

Baumberg’s early dominance came from high pressing and quick combinations in wide areas. Their 4-2-3-1 pushed Schonnebeck’s full-backs deep, and the two-goal lead was fully deserved. However, the hosts then took their foot off the gas, allowing Schonnebeck’s midfield to gain control. The visitors switched to a 4-3-3 after the break, which gave them extra numbers in central areas and turned the game.

Schonnebeck’s second-half comeback was built on direct running and excellent counter-attacking. Aydin and Rademacher caused problems with their pace. But Baumberg’s persistence paid off late on, as they peppered the box with crosses and finally forced an equaliser. It was a classic example of a game that neither side could quite close out.

Standout performers

Luca Mertens was the hero for SF Baumberg, scoring twice including the dramatic late equaliser. Philipp Jansen was a threat from set-pieces, and midfielder Leon Frings kept the team ticking. For SpVg Schonnebeck, Deniz Aydin’s brace and Tom Rademacher’s energy made them the standout performers. Goalkeeper Marco Sander also made important saves to keep the scoreline level late on.

Season impact

The draw leaves both teams with mixed feelings. Baumberg will be pleased with their fighting spirit but frustrated to have let a two-goal lead slip. Schonnebeck, meanwhile, showed impressive resilience and attacking quality. In the German Bundesliga 5 table, the point keeps both sides in the mid-to-upper reaches, with plenty of matches remaining to push for a higher finish. The head-to-head record remains finely balanced after this six-goal classic.