Greifswalder FC 2–2 Hallescher FC: Points Shared in German Regionalliga Thriller

German Regionalliga | 26 July 2026, 20:00

Greifswalder FC and Hallescher FC played out an entertaining 2–2 draw at Volksstadion Greifswald. The hosts fought back from a goal down twice to earn a hard-fought point in front of a passionate crowd.

Match Overview

Hallescher FC drew first blood in the 17th minute when striker Julian Guttau finished a flowing team move. Greifswalder levelled on the half-hour mark through a glancing header from Paul Mensah from a free-kick.

The visitors regained the lead just before half-time; a defensive lapse allowed Lukas Kwasniok to tap in from a corner. But Greifswalder showed character after the break, equalising in the 67th minute when substitute Felix Bruckmann volleyed home from the edge of the box.

Key Moments

• 17′ – Halle goal: Julian Guttau
• 30′ – Greifswald goal: Paul Mensah (header)
• 45+2′ – Halle goal: Lukas Kwasniok (corner)
• 67′ – Greifswald goal: Felix Bruckmann (volley)

Tactical Analysis

Both sides operated in a 4-2-3-1 formation, but the game was open and end-to-end. Greifswalder’s high pressing created chances, while Halle relied on set-pieces, from which both their goals came. The draw was a fair outcome given the balance of play.

League Standings

Greifswalder FC remain in mid-table after three matches, while Hallescher FC drop to sixth but will be encouraged by their attacking threat.