SV Auersmacher 1-3 Hertha Wiesbach | German Bundesliga 5 | 16 May 2026

Hertha Wiesbach claimed an important away victory in the German Bundesliga 5 (Oberliga Rheinland-Pfalz/Saar), defeating SV Auersmacher 3-1 on 16 May 2026. The result boosted Wiesbach's promotion push, while Auersmacher were left to rue defensive lapses in their mid-table clash.

Match Overview

The fixture at the Sportplatz an der Saar in Auersmacher saw two sides at different ends of the Oberliga table. Hertha Wiesbach entered the game in third place, chasing one of the promotion spots to the Regionalliga, while SV Auersmacher sat in a comfortable but unambitious mid-table position. The visitors started brightly and took the lead in the 12th minute when striker Timo Bühler latched onto a through ball and slotted past the home goalkeeper. Auersmacher equalised against the run of play in the 33rd minute – a defensive mix-up allowed winger Lukas Schmitt to pounce on a loose ball and equalise from close range. However, Wiesbach restored their lead just before half-time when midfielder Felix Klein fired a free kick over the wall and into the net.

In the second half, Hertha Wiesbach controlled the tempo and sealed the win in the 68th minute. A corner kick was cleared only as far as defender Marc Scholl, who volleyed home from the edge of the box. Auersmacher pushed forward in search of a second goal but were unable to break through a disciplined visiting defence.

Key Moments

• 12' – Auersmacher 0-1: Timo Bühler opens the scoring for Wiesbach.
• 33' – Auersmacher 1-1: Lukas Schmitt equalises after a defensive error.
• 44' – Auersmacher 1-2: Felix Klein's free kick restores Wiesbach's lead.
• 68' – Auersmacher 1-3: Marc Scholl's volley makes it safe.

Standings Impact

The win moved Hertha Wiesbach into second place in the Oberliga Rheinland-Pfalz/Saar, leapfrogging previous runners-up TSV Schott Mainz. They now trail leaders SV Gonsenheim by three points with 4 matches left. For SV Auersmacher, the defeat saw them drop to ninth, eight points clear of the relegation zone but with little left to play for this season.

Tactical Notes

Hertha Wiesbach's coach Markus Schmidt set his team up in a 4‑3‑3 formation that prioritised quick transitions. The midfield trio of Felix Klein, Jonas Weber, and Lukas Mayer dominated the centre of the park, allowing the front three to run at the Auersmacher defence at will. Auersmacher, in contrast, looked disjointed at the back, particularly from set‑pieces – both Wiesbach's first and third goals came from defensive lapses.

Star Performer: Felix Klein

The 26‑year‑old midfielder was the standout player on the pitch. His free‑kick goal was a moment of quality, and his distribution and work rate set the tone for Wiesbach's dominant display. He completed 89% of his passes and created three chances.

Hertha Wiesbach will now focus on a crucial home match against fourth‑placed SV Alemannia Waldalgesheim, while SV Auersmacher face a trip to lowly FV Engers 07. The promotion race in the Oberliga looks set for a thrilling finale.