Oldenburg disappointed: deserved loss of points against Bremer SV!

Oldenburg disappointed: deserved loss of points against Bremer SV!

On Sunday, October 26, 2025, there was an exciting clash between VfB Oldenburg and Bremer SV in the Marschweg Stadium, which ended in a 2-2 draw. VfB Oldenburg, which had previously shown good performances, was unable to convert the two leads achieved through goals from Drilon Demaj (10th minute) and Willem-Hendrik Hoffrogge (62nd minute) into a victory. Instead, the team had to hold its own against the combative Bremer SV team, who equalized with a goal from Ismail H'Maidat (84th minute, penalty) and a goal before half-time. Oldenburg's coach Dario Fossi was visibly frustrated with the defense after the game and criticized his team's "careless mistakes", which seemed like a "scandal" to him, as he describes in the NWZ report.

The match, part of the 16th matchday of the Regionalliga Nord, was marked by controversial decisions. Referee Alexander Roj from Hanover had his hands full trying to control what was happening, which made the game even more tense. After the game, Bremer SV coach Ralf Voigt praised his players' fighting performance and was happy with the point, while Oldenburg's Mats Facklam pointed out the missed opportunities. Captain Rafael Brand also expressed his disappointment with the result and the pitch conditions, which affected the game.

Gameplay in detail

The spectators in the Marschweg Stadium experienced a game with two faces. Oldenburg, in second place in the table with 37 points, started strongly. After just ten minutes, Drilon Demaj gave the hosts the lead. However, the joy didn't last long: Shortly before half-time, Bremer SV equalized, which noticeably dampened the mood in the stadium. The second half started promisingly for Oldenburg, who took the lead again through Hoffrogge. But the decision in favor of the hosts was not made. A handball in the penalty area led to the controversial penalty for Bremer, which H'Maidat safely converted, thus securing the final score of 2-2. This led to heated discussions, especially about the referee's decisions, which Oldenburg's Nico Knystock also found problematic.

Standings and outlook

With this draw, VfB Oldenburg remains second behind SV Meppen, who remain at the top of the table with 38 points. Bremer SV, on the other hand, was able to increase its points to 21, but remains below midfield. The two coaches now have the challenge of preparing their teams for the upcoming games. Oldenburg is under pressure to stabilize their performances, while Bremer SV should take their morale with them from this game. For fans and players alike, the question remains: Can Oldenburg make better use of their chances next time?

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