Waldhof Mannheim loses leadership in the derby: 2-2 against VfR Mannheim!

Waldhof Mannheim loses leadership in the derby: 2-2 against VfR Mannheim!

Rhein-Neckar-Stadion, Mannheim, Deutschland - On July 12, 2025, an exciting derby between SV Waldhof Mannheim and VfR Mannheim occurred in the Rhein-Neckar Stadium. Head coach Dominik Glawogger led his team to the test game with newcomers such as Diakhaby and Iwe, which ultimately ended with a 2-2 draw. A picture that already emerged in the first half, in which both teams struggled to play out without great opportunities. But it should be an exciting game.

In the 20th minute Terrence Boyd redeemed the Waldhöfer with a header after a corner from Nicklas Shipnoski. Shortly afterwards, Boyd and Shipnoski had the opportunity to expand the result, but Boyd’s passed in the 32nd minute. On the contrary, in the 34th minute it was again Shipnoski who brought the ball around the opposing goalkeeper to the net after a failed back pass-2-0 for Waldhof.

an unexpected balance

The joy of the Waldhöfer did not last long, because shortly before the break the Mannheimers increased the pressure and scored the connection goal after a counterattack in the 43rd minute through Pasqual Pander. The second half brought a changed face of the game. Glawogger alternated almost the entire team, only Niklas Hoffmann stayed on the pitch. But the SV Waldhof was passive and made it possible for the Mannheimer to equalize by Vincent Hofer in the 65th minute.

Despite some chances for Waldhof, the ultimately remained the tie. "We had the opportunity to decide the game earlier," said a visibly disappointed Glawogger. Nevertheless, the team remains optimistic. After the derby, the training camp in Austria is now on the program, where you will meet Metalist Charkiw's teams on July 16 and Greuther Fürth on July 19th

• test game highlights:
• Terrence Boyd (20th minute)
• nicklas Shipnoski (34th minute)
• Pasqual Pander (43rd minute)
• Vincent Hofer (66th minute)

Before the derby, SV Waldhof has already had some successes, including victories against SC Käfertal, VfR Frankenthal and a 1-0 against Karlsruher SC, where Felix Lohkemper scored the decisive goal. As an additional note on the sporting situation: VfR Mannheim has also strengthened with players like Alexander Esswein and Leo Wemhöner.

For the fans, the derby, which was broadcast in the paid live stream at “Solidsport”, was definitely an exciting event. In the coming weeks it will be shown how the team can develop in the training camp and what progress the players will make. SV Waldhof Mannheim remains a hot candidate for its supporters for the upcoming challenges in the new season.

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