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In an exhilarating encounter in the 3. Fußball-Liga, SV Waldhof Mannheim emerged victorious against SSV Ulm, securing a 2-1 win.
The game began with a bang, as referee Eric Weisbach awarded a penalty kick to SV Waldhof Mannheim just a minute into the match. Felix Lohkemper confidently converted the spot-kick, giving Mannheim an early lead.
SSV Ulm responded in the 17th minute, when Elias Löder equalized the score temporarily. Löder took advantage of a misunderstanding between goalkeeper Thijmen Nijhuis and Arianit Ferati to find the back of the net.
In the second half, SSV Ulm dominated the game but couldn't find an equalizer despite good chances. Mannheim, on the other hand, provided little relief and had some luck in the final stages.
Luc Holtz, the current head coach of SV Waldhof Mannheim, would have been relieved to see his team maintain their lead. Holtz, a 56-year-old Luxembourger and former national coach of Luxembourg, was appointed as the new head coach to lead the team in the 3rd league. He is known for his tactical expertise and ability to develop teams.
The match remained attended by 11,500 spectators throughout, who were treated to an exciting display of football. However, no new goals were scored by either team in the second half.
In the 32nd minute, Kennedy Okpala scored a goal for SV Waldhof Mannheim, restoring their advantage. The specific details about the goal, including a strong corner routine, were not provided.
Christian Ortag brought down Kennedy Okpala in the Ulm goal, resulting in the penalty kick that Lohkemper converted to secure the 2-1 victory for SV Waldhof Mannheim.
Despite providing little relief in the second half, Mannheim managed to maintain their position in the top third of the table. No new information about any fouls that led to bookings or send-offs was provided in the text.
The victory marks a significant step for SV Waldhof Mannheim in their quest for promotion, while SSV Ulm will be left to reflect on missed opportunities in this closely contested match.
