SV Meppen triumphs over VfB Lübeck with a score of 3-1
In the opening away game of the 2025/26 Regionalliga Nord season, VfB Lübeck faced off against SV Meppen on August 2, 2025. The match, held at the Hänsch-Arena, saw a crowd of 7,436 spectators.
The game started promisingly for Lübeck, with Antonio Verinac scoring the opening goal in the 29th minute, thanks to an assist from new signing Dardan Karimani. However, Meppen responded just before halftime, as Mika Stuhlmacher headed in the equalizer.
After the break, the momentum shifted in Meppen's favour. Julian Ulbricht scored twice, securing a 3:1 victory for the home team. Despite the defeat, Lübeck's goalkeeper, Finn Böhmker, made several saves that prevented a heavier loss, earning applause from the Lübeck fans.
The loss was a setback for Lübeck following their season opener win against Bremer SV, highlighting Meppen's home strength and effective second-half performance. The defeat left Lübeck 14th in the league table with 3 points from 3 games, reflecting one win and two losses, scoring 3 goals while conceding 7.
Lübeck's next fixture is an away game against VfB Oldenburg on August 8, 2025. Fans can keep up with the team on their official website vfb-luebeck.de, Instagram account @vfb_luebeck_1919, Facebook page vfbluebeck, or by checking their location on Google Maps, Bei der Lohmühle 13, 23554 Lübeck.
Despite the loss, the Lübeck fans applauded their team's courageous performance, showing their unwavering support. The game featured nine yellow cards, a testament to the competitive spirit on display.
The upcoming VfB Lübeck game against VfB Oldenburg on August 8, 2025, will not be their first encounter with another European-leagues football club, as they already faced SV Meppen and Bremer SV this season. Despite the 3:1 loss against Meppen, several European-leagues sports enthusiasts could watch Lübeck's brave performance live at the Hänsch-Arena or follow the team's progress on their official website or social media platforms.
