Lok Leipzig Holds Firm as Regionalliga Nordost Leader After Narrow Win

Lok Leipzig heads into the winter break as leaders of the Regionalliga Nordost following a hard-fought 3:2 victory against VSG Altglienicke. Despite facing defensive challenges due to the absence of four key players from injuries and suspensions, coach Jochen Seitz adapted by instructing the team to use long balls, a tactic proving effective amid difficult field conditions. Farid Abderrahmane scored a crucial free kick in the match and remarked on the necessity of this atypical strategy. Meanwhile, Alexander Siebeck, who acted as an improvised defender, admitted to being dissatisfied with his performance amid the tough contest. Looking ahead, Lok Leipzig will face Regionalliga West leaders Fortuna Köln in a friendly during their January training camp in Turkey.

Meanwhile, Carl Zeiss Jena clawed back from a 0-2 deficit to defeat Hertha BSC II 3:2, narrowing the gap to just five points behind Lok Leipzig. Jena’s thrilling comeback was spurred by young substitutes and marked their first win in four games under coach Volkan Uluc. Goalkeeper challenges forced an 18-year-old debut, but Jena persevered, with Burmeister scoring the stoppage-time winner.

This win keeps Jena in contention, but Lok Leipzig’s resilience and tactical flexibility have so far secured them the top spot as the league pauses for winter.