SV Wehen Wiesbaden produced a commanding home display in the German 3. Liga, defeating TSV Havelse 3-0 at the BRITA-Arena on Saturday night. A first-half brace from Lukas Hartmann set the tone before Jonas Reichel added a third after the break, giving Wehen Wiesbaden a deserved three points and another important boost in the promotion race.

Match overview

From the opening whistle, Wehen Wiesbaden looked the sharper and more aggressive side. The hosts pressed high, moved the ball quickly through midfield and forced Havelse into a long defensive shape for much of the evening. The visitors tried to stay compact and threaten on the counter, but they struggled to keep possession long enough to relieve pressure.

The early goal changed the mood inside the BRITA-Arena. Wehen played with freedom after taking the lead, while Havelse’s low block became deeper and more reactive. By the time the second goal arrived before half-time, the match already had a clear direction.

Key moments

• 12th minute: Lukas Hartmann opened the scoring with a composed close-range finish after a flowing move down the right flank.
• 38th minute: Hartmann doubled the lead, cutting inside from the edge of the box and curling a low shot beyond the Havelse goalkeeper.
• 55th minute: Havelse’s best chance of the night fell to Timo Lange, but Florian Stritzel reacted well to smother the effort.
• 67th minute: Substitute Jonas Reichel made it 3-0, converting a cut-back from the byline after another spell of sustained Wehen pressure.
• 84th minute: Havelse pushed men forward in search of a consolation goal, but Wehen’s defence held firm and kept the clean sheet intact.

Tactical story

Wehen Wiesbaden set up with intent, using their wide players to stretch Havelse’s back line and their midfield to win second balls in the opposition half. The hosts were particularly effective in the first 30 minutes, when their high press forced a series of hurried clearances. Havelse tried to defend in a 5-3-2 block, but the spacing between the lines allowed Wehen’s attacking midfielders to receive between the lines.

After the interval, Wehen managed the game maturely. They did not chase a fourth goal recklessly; instead, they kept Havelse at arm’s length and used possession to drain the visitors’ energy. Havelse improved slightly in the final 20 minutes, but the game was already beyond them.

Standout players

Hartmann was the clear headline performer, with two well-taken goals and constant movement that unsettled the Havelse defence. Reichel made an impact from the bench, while Stritzel’s save at 2-0 preserved the hosts’ control at a potentially delicate moment. For Havelse, the goalkeeper and central defenders worked hard under pressure, but the team lacked enough quality in the final third.

Season impact

The win strengthens Wehen Wiesbaden’s position among the upper-half contenders in the 3. Liga standings and keeps them in touch with the promotion places. For Havelse, the defeat leaves them with work to do in the relegation battle. Wehen will take confidence from the clean sheet and the variety of their scoring routes, while Havelse must regroup quickly before their next league fixture.