

Mamer 3–2 Racing Union Luxemburg | Luxembourg National Division | 10 May 2026
Mamer secured a dramatic 3-2 victory over Racing Union Luxemburg at the Stade François Trausch, climbing away from the relegation zone in the Luxembourg National Division. The match featured five goals, a missed penalty, and a stoppage‑time winner that sent the home fans into ecstasy.
Match Overview
Racing Union took an early lead through striker Kevin Nakache in the 8th minute, but Mamer responded with two quick goals before half‑time: a header from defender Gilles Bohnert and a close‑range finish from winger Tom Schmit. The visitors equalised in the 58th minute via a deflected shot by midfielder Lucas Medina, setting up a tense final half‑hour.
Key Moments
- 8' – Racing Union lead: Nakache finished a swift counter‑attack.
- 28' – Bohnert header: Corner kick delivery met powerfully at the near post.
- 36' – Schmit makes it 2-1: Poacher’s finish after a goalmouth scramble.
- 58' – Medina equalises: Shot from distance took a wicked deflection.
- 85' – Mamer penalty saved: Racing Union keeper Maxime Derrien denied substitute Yannick Hoffmann.
- 90+3' – Winning goal: Hoffmann redeemed himself by heading home a cross from the right.
Tactical Story
Mamer pressed aggressively in the first half, forcing Racing Union into mistakes. After the equaliser, Mamer coach Christian Müller introduced fresh legs and switched to a 4-3-3 to overload the flanks. The winning goal came from sustained pressure late on, with Racing Union unable to clear their lines.
Standout Players
Tom Schmit was lively throughout, scoring one and assisting another. For Racing Union, Kevin Nakache showed his finishing class and stretched the Mamer defence.
Season Impact
The win lifted Mamer to 12th place, three points clear of the relegation playoff spot. Racing Union remained seventh, missing a chance to close the gap on the top six.