Holz Women won a five-set thriller against SG Erfurt W in the 2. Bundesliga South Women on October 18, 2026, taking the match 3-2 after a tense deciding set. The home side led twice, absorbed a strong Erfurt comeback and finally found the composure to close out the victory at 15-12 in the fifth.

Match overview

• Final score: Holz Women 3-2 SG Erfurt W
• Set scores: 25-22, 22-25, 25-23, 20-25, 15-12
• Competition: 2. Bundesliga South Women

Holz started well and took a close first set, but Erfurt responded immediately to level the match. The third set was another tight affair, with Holz edging ahead again before Erfurt forced a decider with a strong fourth-set performance. In the fifth, Holz recovered from an early deficit and used a late serving run to secure the win.

Key moments

The first set was decided by a small Holz scoring burst near the end, while Erfurt’s serving improved significantly in the second. The third set featured long rallies and several lead changes before Holz took it 25-23. Erfurt dominated parts of the fourth to send the match to a fifth, but Holz’s experience showed in the deciding set. At 9-9, the home team won three of the next four points and never relinquished the advantage.

Tactical story

Both teams relied heavily on their outside hitters, but the match swung on serving and error control. Holz was the more efficient side in the first and third sets, using aggressive serves to keep Erfurt out of system. Erfurt’s block improved as the match progressed, and its ability to extend rallies caused Holz problems in the second and fourth sets. In the fifth, Holz simplified its attack and focused on high-percentage swings.

Standout performers

Holz’s opposite hitter produced several important points in the closing stages, while the middle blocker was influential in the decisive fifth set. The Holz libero also made a series of crucial defensive plays that kept the team within reach during Erfurt’s best spells. For SG Erfurt W, the outside hitter and setter combined well to force the match to five sets, but the visitors could not quite maintain their level in the final minutes.

Season impact

The 3-2 win gives Holz two points in the 2. Bundesliga South Women standings, while SG Erfurt W take one point from a battling performance. Holz will be pleased with the result but may look back at missed chances to close the match earlier. Erfurt leave with credit and momentum, even though the head-to-head record now favours the home side.