Royal derby in Hamelin: Tündern and Halvestorf draw 1-1!
On August 11th, 2025, Tündern and Halvestorf will meet in the derby in Hameln. Both teams are fighting for important points in the league.

Royal derby in Hamelin: Tündern and Halvestorf draw 1-1!
The derby evening in Hameln-Pyrmont promises exciting football moments! On Tuesday, August 11, 2025, at 7 p.m., the two largest teams in the district will meet at the Kampfbahn Hameln: BW Tündern and SSG Halvestorf.
This encounter, also known as the “King’s Derby,” is particularly explosive because numerous players on both sides have personal connections and have already played for the other team. Such stories are not uncommon in the amateur world and give the duel an additional spice.
A look at the form of the teams shows that Tündern recently shone in the district cup and beat SW Enzen 2-0. However, Tündern had to admit defeat 4-0 in the first state league game against Ramlingen-Ehlershausen. Halvestorf, on the other hand, got off to a bumpy start: The team clearly lost in the district cup against TuS Jahn Lindhorst 2:4 and is still without the possibility of a direct duel against Tündern in league play. This derby is of great importance for coach Rik Balk - he is now part of the new coaching duo at Tündern and demands an aggressive appearance from his team.
Personal details and expectations
When it comes to the lineup, there is both good and less good news. Kaan Gündüz returns to the team while Sinan Korkmaz will miss out due to suspension. In addition, the injured players Niklas Williams and Leon Schlesinger will be sorely missed. Tündern's coach has put in the work and appeals to his team's willingness to take the derby seriously.
But what do the previous encounters say? Looking back at the last duels, the omens are colorful. Halvestorf clearly won the league 2-0, and in the previous cup encounters the Tünderans turned the tables and swept their opponents from the field 7-0, as ssg-halvestorf.de reports. In a thrilling third meeting this season, the teams ended up sharing points, further fueling the rivalry.
The first half was the stronger pool for Tündern. Kamil Jermakowicz scored the first goal in the 17th minute. However, Halvestorf refused to be defeated and Murat Saglam equalized after a strong performance in the 61st minute. The final phase was pure excitement: one player from each team received a red card in stoppage time, which reflected the intensity of the game. Coach Kolja Schweins praised the fighting spirit of his players, while his colleague, Rik Balk, was of the opinion that Halvestorf could have left the pitch as the winner.
Conclusion and outlook
The fight for the points promises to be extremely exciting in any case. Both teams can expect a nerve-wracking evening - and the spectators can look forward to seeing how they fare. The rivalry is palpable, emotions are running high, and who knows, maybe this derby will cause one or two surprises. It remains to be seen who will ultimately gain the upper hand. After all, football is an unpredictable game, as Kicker shows again and again!