Hansa Rostock defeated VfB Stuttgart II 5-3 in a thrilling 3. Liga match on May 9, 2026, at the Ostseestadion.
Stuttgart II took an early lead in the 7th minute through a Nicolás Sessa penalty, but Hansa quickly responded with goals from K. Fatkič (16’), E. Holten (31’), and L. Wallner (34’) to lead 3-1 at halftime.
In the second half, David Hummel extended the lead to 4-1 in the 51st minute. Stuttgart fought back with Nuha Jatta (58’) and Tim Köhler (90 2’), narrowing the score to 4-3, but Andreas Voglsammer sealed the victory for Rostock in the 90 4th minute.
The game featured high intensity, multiple lead changes in momentum, and plenty of attacking play from both sides, resulting in eight total goals. Hansa’s strong home performance boosted their push in the standings, while Stuttgart II showed resilience despite the defea