Rot‑Weiss Erfurt 5–2 Hertha Zehlendorf: A dominant display in the Regionalliga

German Regionalliga – 9 May 2026 – Rot‑Weiss Erfurt put on a goal‑scoring show, thrashing Hertha Zehlendorf 5–2 at the Steigerwaldstadion. The emphatic victory keeps Erfurt’s title hopes alive, while the visitors remain deep in the relegation struggle.

Match overview

Erfurt started at a blistering pace, scoring three times in the first 25 minutes. Hertha Zehlendorf pulled one back just before the half‑hour mark, but Erfurt restored their three‑goal cushion before half‑time. The second half was more controlled, with Erfurt adding a fifth and the visitors scoring a late consolation.

Key moments

• 6' – Goal! Erfurt strike early: Pascal Sieloff heads in from a corner.
• 13' – 2-0! A rapid counter‑attack is finished by Kevin Kruschke.
• 24' – 3-0! Mario Seidel fires home from 20 yards.
• 28' – Hertha pull one back Rico Gladrow converts a penalty.
• 41' – 4-1! Erfurt regain control: Luca Wolf scores from a tight angle.
• 56' – 5-1 A deflected shot finds the net off Felix Müller.
• 83' – 5-2 Hertha Zehlendorf score a late consolation through Nils Piwernetz.

Standout performers

Pascal Sieloff was outstanding in midfield, scoring once and dictating the tempo. Kevin Kruschke caused chaos with his pace and direct running. For Hertha Zehlendorf, Rico Gladrow showed character scoring from the spot, but his defence could not cope with Erfurt’s intensity.

Table impact

The win keeps Rot‑Weiss Erfurt second in the Regionalliga table, just one point behind the leaders with a game in hand. Hertha Zehlendorf remain in 18th place, now five points adrift of safety.