VfB Lübeck fights to a 1-1 draw against St. Pauli II under floodlights!

VfB Lübeck fights to a 1-1 draw against St. Pauli II under floodlights!

On October 28, 2025, VfB Lübeck played an exciting home game against FC St. Pauli II in the Regionalliga Nord under floodlights in the Lohmühle. In front of a total of 2,387 enthusiastic spectators, the game ended with a fair 1-1 draw. Coach Guerino Capretti's boys showed a strong performance after initial difficulties.

The game started with impressive pressure from the Kiezkickers, with Rawley St. John hitting the crossbar in the 5th minute. VfB Lübeck initially struggled to bring structure into the game. But after the first few minutes had passed, the team found its way into the game better and set dangerous accents. Mikail Polat played a decisive role in Antonio Verinac's header goal in the 35th minute, which gave Lübeck a 1-0 lead. Shortly before half-time, Ahlstrand equalized for the guests with a header from a corner.

Game history and highlights

After the break, an even encounter developed with chances on both sides. Verinac was denied by goalkeeper Simon Spari, while Philipp Diestel kept the team in the game with several strong saves. Coach Capretti brought in fresh players, including Dardan Karimani and Phillip Ulrich, who both provided new impetus, but Ulrich hit the post and Polat missed a great chance in stoppage time.

The yellow card for coach Capretti in the 89th minute was a sign of the heated nature of the game, in which the draw was ultimately considered fair. The next challenge for VfB Lübeck is on November 1st with an away game against SC Weiche Flensburg 08, followed by a home game on November 15th against SV Meppen.

Outlook for VfB Lübeck

This season, VfB Lübeck is competing with a well-positioned team led by head coach Guerino Capretti. He is supported by assistant coach Pierre Becken and a dedicated team, including physiotherapists and a coaching staff who bring great experience to football. According to information from vfb-luebeck.de, the team will be strengthened by players like Marvin Thiel and Mikail Polat who want to prove themselves in the coming games.

Also interesting is the special relationship between VfB Lübeck and VfB Stuttgart, one of the most successful football clubs in Germany. While VfB Lübeck plays in the Regionalliga Nord, VfB Stuttgart is in the Bundesliga, where it finished fourth in the all-time table and has numerous national successes, including five championship titles and four DFB Cup victories, which underlines the club's high competitiveness. This connection shows how football is developing at different levels and how local clubs can benefit from the experiences of larger clubs.

The next weekend will be crucial for the people of Lübeck, reports lübeck-verliebt.de. Full of enthusiasm and a good team spirit, the team will tackle the coming challenges with fresh courage. The support of the fans is irreplaceable!