Greifswald fights back – Jena misses the win after a 3-1 lead!
On October 25th, 2025, Greifswalder FC and FC Carl Zeiss Jena drew 3-3. Exciting game with changing momentum and high expectations.

Greifswald fights back – Jena misses the win after a 3-1 lead!
A dramatic football match took place today on the Baltic Sea when the Greifswalder FC and the FC Carl Zeiss Jena ended in a narrow 3-3 draw. The game was attended by passionate fans from both camps and had everything a football heart could desire.
The Jena team started the game brilliantly: Sören Reddemann took the early lead in the third minute. But Greifswalder FC quickly found their way back into the game. Soufian Benyamina equalized in the 18th minute before Marcel Hoppe and Reddemann gave Jena a 3-1 lead at half-time.
From dominance to defense
But what looked like a certain victory turned around in the second round. Jena, who started the race second in the table before the game, acted increasingly passively. Despite the dominant first half, the defense became shaky and Greifswald was able to get back into the game. David Vogt reduced the deficit in the 39th minute, followed by Joe-Joe Richardson, who equalized in the 78th minute.
Both teams had their chances to win the game. Jena was unable to take advantage of a corner kick shortly before the end, which ultimately sealed the loss of the point. Coach Volkan Uluc was visibly dissatisfied: “We didn’t follow through with our plan in the second half,” explained Uluc after the game. Greifswald, on the other hand, was able to finally end their winless streak of ten games with this draw and thus regain a little bit of self-confidence.
Table position and outlook
For Jena it was by no means a brilliant result. With this draw they leave two important points behind league leaders Lok Leipzig. Their unbeaten streak in Greifswald remains, but the last ten games without a win for Greifswald also illustrate the difficulties that both teams are having in the league.
The Jena team must now sharpen their focus in order to be more stable both defensively and offensively in the coming games. There could also be movement on the coaching question, as possible changes are constantly being discussed Transfer market already discussed.
How the situation surrounding FC Carl Zeiss Jena will develop remains to be seen. But one thing is certain: this season is still long and full of surprises.