SV Wehen Wiesbaden delivered a ruthless attacking display on Saturday evening, thrashing SG Sonnenhof Grossaspach 7-1 at the BRITA-Arena. A hat-trick from Maximilian Kuster and a brace from Elias Nattermann powered the hosts to one of the most emphatic scorelines of the German 3. Liga season so far.

Match overview

Wehen Wiesbaden were ahead after just five minutes and effectively put the game beyond Sonnenhof Grossaspach before half-time. The home side pressed with intensity, moved the ball quickly through the lines and attacked every loose ball with purpose. Sonnenhof Grossaspach were overwhelmed for long periods and could not cope with Wiesbaden’s pace in wide areas.

• Final score: SV Wehen Wiesbaden 7-1 SG Sonnenhof Grossaspach
• Competition: German 3. Liga
• Venue: BRITA-Arena, Wiesbaden
• Date: 24 October 2026

Key moments

Kuster opened the scoring in the 5th minute with a sharp finish at the near post. Nattermann added the second in the 17th, and Kuster struck again on 28 minutes to make it 3-0. A fourth goal arrived just before the interval, leaving Sonnenhof with a mountain to climb. Kuster completed his hat-trick in the 52nd minute, Nattermann grabbed his second on 63, and further goals from Jan-Luca Hoffmann and Marius Weiß rounded off the rout. Sonnenhof’s consolation came from a late penalty, but it barely disturbed the home side’s rhythm.

Tactical story

Wiesbaden’s aggressive 4-3-3 caused problems from the first whistle. The front three pressed in a coordinated block, forcing Sonnenhof into rushed passes and long clearances. With the midfield winning the second balls, Wiesbaden were able to sustain attacks and repeatedly find space behind the visiting full-backs. A second-half red card for Sonnenhof further opened the game, and Wiesbaden took full advantage with a clinical final 30 minutes.

Standout players

Kuster was the undisputed star of the show, scoring three goals and constantly stretching the Sonnenhof defence. Nattermann’s movement and link-up play were equally impressive, while Hoffmann controlled the tempo from midfield and Weiß added a late goal off the bench. For Sonnenhof, the goalkeeper made several saves to prevent an even heavier defeat, but the visitors had no answer to Wiesbaden’s speed and precision in the final third.

What it means

The seven-goal display gives Wehen Wiesbaden a major boost in the German 3. Liga standings and a significant advantage in goal difference. It also sends a warning to the rest of the division about the team’s attacking potential. For SG Sonnenhof Grossaspach, the result is a painful setback that leaves them with plenty to correct defensively in the coming weeks.