Sparta Lichtenberg 4–2 TSG Neustrelitz
German Bundesliga 5 – 17 May 2026

Sparta Lichtenberg entertained the home crowd with an exciting 4‑2 victory over TSG Neustrelitz in a high‑scoring Bundesliga 5 encounter. The result keeps Lichtenberg’s push for a top‑half finish on track, while Neustrelitz slipped closer to the relegation zone.

Fast Start from the Hosts

Sparta Lichtenberg came flying out of the blocks. They took the lead in only the 4th minute when Florian Hellwig turned home a low cross from the right. Neustrelitz equalised against the run of play in the 18th minute, with Patrick Lenz nodding in from a corner. But Lichtenberg restored their advantage just before the half‑hour mark: Kevin Sternberg volleyed home from the edge of the box after a cut‑back.

Second‑Half Drama

TSG Neustrelitz showed character to level again early in the second half. A defensive mistake allowed Marco Vogel to slot home in the 51st minute. The match was finely balanced until the 68th minute, when Lichtenberg’s Dominik Heinrich curled a superb free‑kick over the wall and into the top corner. Neustrelitz pushed for another equaliser but were caught on the counter in the 84th minute, with Jan Schumann finishing calmly to seal the 4‑2 win.

Standout Players

• Kevin Sternberg (Lichtenberg) – A goal and an assist; his energy in midfield drove the team forward.
• Marco Vogel (Neustrelitz) – Scored a crucial equaliser and was a constant threat on the break.
• Dominik Heinrich (Lichtenberg) – His free‑kick was the turning point of the match.

What It Means

Sparta Lichtenberg moved up to 8th place with this victory, enjoying a three‑match unbeaten streak. TSG Neustrelitz, meanwhile, remain in 14th position, just three points above the relegation playoff spot. Both teams will be desperate for positive results in their next outings.