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Late drama in Leipzig: Lok fights for a draw against Havelse!
Lok Leipzig played a draw against TSV Havelse on May 28, 2025. The second leg of the relegation to the 3rd league follows on Sunday.
Late drama in Leipzig: Lok fights for a draw against Havelse!
The relegation first leg to the 3rd league ended on May 28, 2025 with an exciting 1-1 draw between Lok Leipzig and TSV Havelse. In front of 10,080 spectators in Leipzig, it initially looked like a defeat for the hosts when Marko Ilic gave Havelse the lead with a magnificent volley in the 89th minute. But in stoppage time, Dorian Cevis managed to equalize for Leipzig, which gave the game a dramatic conclusion. Lok Leipzig showed a significantly improved performance, especially in the second half, but had difficulty creating dangerous shots in the first half.
Lok's best chance in the first half belonged to Mingi Kang, whose shot went just wide of the post in the 53rd minute. While Lok Leipzig became more active after the break, Havelse's goalkeeper Tom Opitz prevented them from falling further behind with a strong save in the 58th minute after a shot from Abou Ballo. Havelse was able to defend the lead until the 89th minute before Lok equalized in stoppage time. The second leg will now take place on Sunday at 1:30 p.m. in Lower Saxony, where both teams are expected to have an exciting duel. At that time, however, Lok Leipzig was without their top scorer Stefan Maderer, who was unable to play due to muscular problems.
Success in the Northeast Regional League
Lok Leipzig's relegation performance follows an impressive season in the Regionalliga Nordost. On May 18, 2025, 1. FC Lok Leipzig secured the championship with a 4-2 win against Rot-Weiß Erfurt - their second after 2020. In front of 11,634 spectators in the Steigerwaldstadion, Dorian Cevis scored the first goal for Lok in the 12th minute, while Obed Ugondu equalized for Erfurt. However, Lok appeared strong and active, with further goals from Stefan Maderer and Pasqual Verkamp, before Djamal Ziane secured the final score with a penalty.
Lok finished the season with a total of 76 points and is six points ahead of second-placed Hallescher FC. The season as a whole was characterized by a strong team and particularly dangerous attacks, although some teams in the Regionalliga Nordost such as Chemnitzer FC, Zwickau and others were behind Lok in the table, some with significant point differences.
Outlook for the second leg
The upcoming second leg against Havelse promises to be an exciting challenge. Lok Leipzig, previously equal in the relegation, will mobilize all its forces to achieve promotion to the 3rd league. The fan support and the recent form shown could be decisive when it comes to getting into the third highest division of German football. The coming days will decide on further developments in Leipzig football.