SV Elversberg produced one of the biggest comebacks of the Bundesliga season, overturning a 3–1 deficit to beat Borussia Mönchengladbach 4–3 thanks to a dramatic late winner from Maurice Krattenmacher.
Borussia Mönchengladbach and SV Elversberg produced one of the most entertaining matches of the early 2026/27 Bundesliga season, with the visitors completing a stunning comeback to win 4–3 at Borussia-Park.
Gladbach appeared to have control of the contest after building a 3–1 lead, but Elversberg refused to surrender. Goals from David Mokwa, Felix Keidel and substitute Maurice Krattenmacher transformed the match in the final stages, with Krattenmacher striking again in stoppage time to complete a remarkable turnaround.
For the newly promoted Elversberg side, the victory represents another major statement after their impressive opening-weekend victory over Bayer Leverkusen. For Borussia Mönchengladbach, meanwhile, the defeat leaves them still searching for their first points of the Bundesliga campaign.
Match Overview
| Match | Borussia Mönchengladbach vs SV Elversberg |
|---|---|
| Competition | Bundesliga 2026/27 |
| Matchday | 2 |
| Venue | Borussia-Park |
| Final Score | Borussia Mönchengladbach 3–4 SV Elversberg |
| Half-Time Score | Borussia Mönchengladbach 2–1 Elversberg |
| Man of the Moment | Maurice Krattenmacher |
| Decisive Goal | Krattenmacher 90+2' |
First Half: Bolin Gives Gladbach the Edge
The hosts made the ideal start when Hugo Bolin opened the scoring in the 11th minute.
Bolin's early goal gave Borussia Mönchengladbach confidence and appeared to put Gerardo Seoane's team in control. Elversberg, however, responded impressively rather than allowing the early setback to disrupt their game plan.
The visitors found their equaliser in the 29th minute through David Mokwa, who finished an attacking move to make it 1–1.
The momentum shifted again before the interval. With half-time approaching, Bolin struck for a second time in the 44th minute, restoring Gladbach's advantage and sending the hosts into the break 2–1 ahead.
At that stage, the home side looked well positioned to secure its first victory of the season.
Second Half: Gladbach Extend Their Lead
Borussia Mönchengladbach strengthened their position shortly after the restart.
In the 56th minute, Joe Scally found the net to make it 3–1. With a two-goal advantage and home support behind them, Gladbach appeared to have the match firmly under control.
Elversberg, however, continued to attack.
The Bundesliga newcomers showed the same resilience that had already been evident in their opening fixture. Rather than settling for damage limitation, they continued looking for opportunities between the lines and around the Gladbach penalty area.
Their persistence was rewarded in the 66th minute.
Maurice Krattenmacher, who had come on as a substitute, reduced the deficit to 3–2. Suddenly, Elversberg had renewed belief and the atmosphere around Borussia-Park changed dramatically.
Keidel Levels the Match
The comeback gathered even more momentum in the 80th minute.
Felix Keidel scored to make it 3–3, completing an extraordinary turnaround from 1–3 down.
The equaliser created a completely different match. Gladbach were suddenly under enormous pressure, while Elversberg sensed that all three points were possible.
The visitors continued pushing forward instead of simply protecting the draw.
That attacking mentality ultimately produced the decisive moment.
Krattenmacher Completes the Comeback
With the match entering stoppage time, Elversberg found the winner.
Maurice Krattenmacher scored his second goal of the match in the 90+2nd minute, completing an unforgettable comeback and sending the visitors into a 4–3 lead.
The final whistle confirmed one of the most dramatic victories of the Bundesliga's opening weeks.
Elversberg had gone from 1–3 down to 4–3 winners, scoring three times in the final stages of the contest.
Goal Timeline
11' – 1–0, Hugo Bolin
Bolin put Borussia Mönchengladbach in front with an early goal.
29' – 1–1, David Mokwa
Elversberg responded through Mokwa to restore parity.
44' – 2–1, Hugo Bolin
Bolin completed his brace shortly before half-time.
56' – 3–1, Joe Scally
Scally extended Gladbach's advantage shortly after the restart.
66' – 3–2, Maurice Krattenmacher
Krattenmacher gave Elversberg renewed hope.
80' – 3–3, Felix Keidel
Keidel completed the comeback by bringing the visitors level.
90+2' – 3–4, Maurice Krattenmacher
Krattenmacher delivered the decisive blow with his second goal of the evening.
Krattenmacher: The Match-Winning Substitute
The standout figure of the comeback was undoubtedly Maurice Krattenmacher.
The Elversberg substitute changed the game after entering the contest, scoring twice when his team needed inspiration.
His first goal gave the visitors belief at 3–2. His second, arriving deep into stoppage time, completed the comeback and secured three valuable Bundesliga points.
Scoring twice after coming off the bench is already an impressive contribution. Doing so while overturning a two-goal deficit away from home makes Krattenmacher's performance even more significant.
Elversberg's Mentality Makes the Difference
The most impressive aspect of Elversberg's performance was their mentality.
At 3–1 down, many newly promoted teams might have lost their attacking ambition. Elversberg did the opposite.
The visitors continued to press, attack spaces and commit players forward. Their persistence eventually forced Gladbach into defensive situations they could not consistently handle.
The comeback also demonstrates that Elversberg are not approaching their first Bundesliga season simply hoping to survive.
After beating Bayer Leverkusen in their opening fixture, they have now followed that result with another dramatic victory against an established Bundesliga club.
That gives Elversberg maximum points from their first two league matches and provides enormous confidence heading into their next challenge.
A Difficult Start for Borussia Mönchengladbach
For Borussia Mönchengladbach, the result is a painful one.
The hosts scored three goals and led 3–1, yet still left the pitch without a point. The collapse will raise questions about defensive concentration and game management.
The defeat follows their opening-day loss to RB Leipzig, meaning Gladbach have now suffered defeats in their first two Bundesliga fixtures.
The problem is not necessarily their ability to score. They have shown attacking quality, but conceding four goals after taking a 3–1 lead highlights the importance of maintaining concentration throughout the entire 90 minutes.
The team now needs a strong reaction in its next fixture.
A Historic Start for the Bundesliga Newcomers
Elversberg's victory is particularly remarkable because they are newcomers to the Bundesliga.
Rather than being overwhelmed by the step up in competition, the team has immediately demonstrated courage, attacking quality and resilience.
Their back-to-back victories against Bayer Leverkusen and Borussia Mönchengladbach have turned Elversberg into one of the early stories of the 2026/27 campaign.
The win at Borussia-Park also sends a clear message to the rest of the league: Elversberg should not be underestimated.
Their next Bundesliga assignment against Bayern Munich will provide an even greater test, but after two extraordinary victories, confidence inside the Elversberg camp will be extremely high.
Final Thoughts
Borussia Mönchengladbach 3–4 SV Elversberg will be remembered as one of the most dramatic matches of the opening stages of the 2026/27 Bundesliga season.
Gladbach appeared to be heading toward victory after goals from Hugo Bolin and Joe Scally gave them a 3–1 advantage. Instead, Elversberg produced a sensational late comeback.
David Mokwa started the fightback, Maurice Krattenmacher brought the visitors within one, Felix Keidel equalised, and Krattenmacher completed the extraordinary turnaround in stoppage time.
The final score tells the story: Gladbach 3, Elversberg 4.
For Elversberg, it is another major victory that strengthens their reputation as one of the Bundesliga's most exciting early-season teams. For Gladbach, it is a warning that positive attacking moments must be matched by defensive discipline and composure.
With seven goals, multiple momentum swings and a stoppage-time winner, this was exactly the type of Bundesliga thriller that captures the unpredictability of German football.