Havelse and SG Sonnenhof Großaspach played out a pulsating 2-2 draw in the German 3. Liga on Saturday, 12 September 2026. At the Wilhelm-Langrehr-Stadion, the hosts twice took the lead, but Großaspach answered each time before sealing a point with a late penalty in a match that swung from end to end.

Match overview

Havelse began with purpose, pressing high and forcing Großaspach into a series of hurried clearances. The home side’s reward arrived midway through the first half when Jonas Brendel turned in a low cross from the right. Großaspach, however, refused to fold. They gradually found rhythm through midfield and equalised before the break with a measured finish from Pascal Sohm.

The second half followed a similar pattern. Havelse regained the initiative and reclaimed the lead when Luca Weidner rose highest to head home from a corner. Großaspach pushed more players forward in the final 20 minutes, and their persistence paid off when Marco Rienhardt converted an 88th-minute penalty to make it 2-2.

Key moments

• 23' — Havelse open the scoring through Jonas Brendel after a quick move down the right.
• 41' — Großaspach equalise as Pascal Sohm finishes calmly inside the box.
• 67' — Luca Weidner restores Havelse’s lead with a powerful header from a corner.
• 88' — Marco Rienhardt converts from the spot to rescue a point for Großaspach.

Tactical story

Havelse set up in a flexible 4-2-3-1, looking to win the ball high and attack quickly through the channels. That approach worked well in the opening half-hour, but it also left space behind the full-backs. Großaspach used a 4-4-2 shape and grew into the contest by targeting those gaps with direct passes and second-ball wins.

After the interval, Havelse tried to slow the tempo and protect their lead, but Großaspach’s substitutions added fresh legs in wide areas. The away side’s late pressure eventually forced the penalty, and Havelse will feel they should have managed the closing stages better.

Standout players

Brendel was Havelse’s most dangerous attacker, linking play and arriving in the box at the right moment. Weidner impressed with his aerial presence, while goalkeeper Tim Reichert made two important saves to keep the score level at key moments. For Großaspach, Rienhardt was the calmest player on the pitch when the pressure peaked, and Sohm’s movement caused problems all evening.

3. Liga table impact

The draw leaves both teams with plenty to work on. Havelse will view it as two points dropped after leading twice, while Großaspach can take confidence from their resilience on the road. In the wider 3. Liga standings, the result keeps both clubs in the competitive middle pack, where every point matters in the race for promotion or stability.