At the URSAPHARM-Arena, SV Elversberg ended their 2025–26 Bundesliga 2 season in style with a comprehensive 3-0 win over Preußen Münster. The dominant performance delighted the home fans and secured a top‑half finish for Elversberg, while Münster’s defeat confirmed their relegation to the 3. Liga.

Match Overview

Elversberg, already safe from relegation, played with freedom and attacking intent. Preußen Münster, on the other hand, needed a win to have any hope of survival, but they were simply outclassed from the opening minutes. The early goal set the tone, and Münster never recovered.

Key Moments

• 12th minute: Elversberg opened the scoring when Jannik Rochelt curled a free kick over the wall and into the top corner – a stunning set‑piece strike.
• 33rd minute: A quick combination down the right flank ended with Paul Stock crossing for Luca Schnellbacher, who fired home from close range. 2-0.
• 58th minute: The third goal came from a corner. Marcel Correia rose highest to head in, effectively ending any faint hope of a Münster comeback.
• 75th minute: Münster were reduced to ten men after a second yellow card for a reckless tackle, further hampering their efforts.

Tactical Story

Elversberg’s high‑press was too intense for Münster’s back‑line, which had been poor all season. Coach Horst Steffen instructed his team to play through the middle, where their creative midfielders controlled possession. Münster attempted to play long balls to target man Joel Grodowski, but Elversberg’s centre‑backs won every aerial duel.

Standout Player

Jannik Rochelt was the architect of the victory. His early free kick set the tone, and his vision and passing kept Münster pinned back. He also created several chances that went begging.

Season Impact

Elversberg finished in a solid 10th place in their second season in the second division, a commendable achievement. For Preußen Münster, the relegation was confirmed. The club will now prepare for life in the 3. Liga, hoping to bounce back at the first attempt.