Late drama in Leipzig: Lok fights for a draw against Havelse!

Late drama in Leipzig: Lok fights for a draw against Havelse!

Leipzig, Deutschland - The relegation first leg for the 3rd division 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 for a defeat for the hosts when Marko Ilic Havelse brought the lead in the 89th minute with a magnificent volley goal. But in added time, Dorian Cevis managed to equalize the Leipziger, which gave the game a dramatic degree. Lok Leipzig showed a significantly increased performance, especially in the second half, but had difficulty creating dangerous degrees in the first round.

The best chance for locomotive in the first section belonged to Mingi Kang, whose shooting shot was just on the post in the 53rd minute. While Lok Leipzig became more active after the break, Havelse's goalkeeper Tom Opitz with a strong parade in the 58th minute prevented another deficit after a shot from Abou Ballo. Havelse was able to defend the lead up to the 89th minute before Lok was equalized in added time. The second leg will now take place on Sunday at 1:30 p.m. in Lower Saxony, where both teams are likely to have an exciting duel. At that time, however, Lok Leipzig was without her scorer Stefan Maderer, who could not play because of muscular problems.

success in the Regionalliga Nordost

The performance of Lok Leipzig in the relegation follows an impressive season in the Regionalliga Nordost. On May 18, 2025, the 1st FC Lok Leipzig secured the championship with a 4-2 win against Rot-Weiß Erfurt-the second after 2020. Before 11,634 spectators in the Steigerwald Stadium, Dorian Cevis scored the first goal for locomotive in the 12th minute, while Obed Ugondu equalized for Erfurt. However, locomotive was strong and active, with further hits from Stefan Maderer and Pasqual Verbamp, before Djamal Ziane secured the final score with a penalty.

with a total of 76 points, the season ended the season and thus stands six points in front of the second -placed Hallescher FC. The overall season was shaped by a strong team and particularly dangerous attacks, although some teams from the Regionalliga Nordost such as Chemnitzer FC, Zwickau and others, partly with clear point differences, were behind locomotives.

outlook on the second leg

The upcoming second leg against Havelse promises to become an exciting challenge. Lok Leipzig, previously equivalent in relegation, will mobilize all forces to realize the ascent to the 3rd league. The fan support and the recently shown form could be crucial when it comes to moving into the third highest division of German football. The coming days will decide on further development in Leipzig football.