In the face of a double-double, SV Hemelingen trails Altona by just a single point.
In the opening match of the promotion playoff for the Regionalliga Nord, SV Hemelingen and Hamburger champions Altona 93 fought to a thrilling 2:2 draw on May 28, 2025. SV Hemelingen demonstrated remarkable tenacity, ralling from behind on two occasions. The Bremen team's hero was Abdula Ganaev, who tallied both goals.
The encounter started with Altona establishing an early lead after 12 minutes, Michael Ambrosius heading in the first goal. Hemelingen promptly leveled the score six minutes later, Ganaev capitalizing on a rebound after Altona's keeper Dennis Lohmann made a save. Both teams created opportunities in the following minutes.
Following the restart, Altona dominated proceedings but found it challenging to breach Hemelingen's defense. SV Hemelingen tirelessly repelled their adversaries' attacks until the 78th minute, when Rasmus Tobinski regained the lead for Altona with a close-range finish. However, Hemelingen showed admirable spirit to score the equalizer. Lohmann deflected a shot from Serhat Sido onto the crossbar in the third minute of injury time, and in the 92nd minute, Ganaev struck from outside the box to secure the draw for Bremen.
Elsewhere in the competition, FSV Schöningen edged past Heider SV 2:1, joining Hemelingen, Altona, and Schöningen in the race for two spots in the Regionalliga Nord next season. On Sunday, Hemelingen will host the league leaders Schöningen in Bremen.
As for the current standings, the final position of the teams will depend on the results of the remaining matches. Prior to their match, Altona ranked first, and Hemelingen ranked fourth in the Oberliga, the qualifying round for the Regionalliga Nord. For the most recent standings, teams' supporters and interested parties should consult reputable sports websites or league sources.
In the upcoming match on Sunday in Bremen, SV Hemelingen, who demonstrated remarkable tenacity in their draw against Altona 93, will aim to continue their strong form in football against league leaders FSV Schöningen, with Abdula Ganaev likely to lead their attack in this crucial sports contest. Despite their draw, Altona 93 still hold the advantage due to their current position as league leaders, but a win for Hemelingen would significantly boost their chances of qualifying for the Regionalliga Nord next season.
