Elversberg complete remarkable comeback to stun Borussia Monchengladbach

Borussia Monchengladbach let a two-goal lead slip as Elversberg scored twice in the closing stages to secure a remarkable 4-3 victory away from home.

The result leaves Elversberg with a perfect six points from the opening two rounds of the German championship, while Borussia Monchengladbach remain without a point.

The home side made the ideal start and went ahead after only 11 minutes. Bolin reacted quickest close to goal and headed the ball into the net to give Borussia Monchengladbach an early advantage.

Elversberg recovered as the first half progressed and levelled shortly after the half-hour mark. Mokwa broke clear from around the centre circle, found himself one-on-one with the goalkeeper and kept his composure to finish the opportunity.

Borussia Monchengladbach responded before the interval. Bolin scored again with a shot from the centre of the penalty area, restoring the hosts’ lead and completing his double.

The hosts appeared to take control soon after the restart. A rapid Borussia Monchengladbach attack ended with Scally converting from about 10 metres, extending the advantage to 3-1 and seemingly putting the home team on course for victory.

Elversberg, however, refused to surrender. Ten minutes after Scally’s goal, Krattenmacher reduced the deficit in dramatic fashion. His close-range header struck the crossbar, but he followed up immediately and turned the rebound into the net while falling.

The visitors continued to apply pressure and drew level in the 80th minute. Kaidel produced an outstanding free-kick, sending the ball into the goalkeeper’s left-hand corner the near top corner to make it 3-3.

Borussia Monchengladbach were unable to hold on for a point. In added time at the end of the second half, Elversberg completed the turnaround by scoring a fourth goal.

Krattenmacher finished the visitors’ attack with a precise low shot from medium range, securing his second goal of the match and completing one of the most dramatic passages of the game.

Borussia Monchengladbach had led 3-1 and appeared to have the match under control, but Elversberg’s late fightback left the hosts empty-handed. The final score was 3-4, giving Elversberg maximum points after two matches and leaving Borussia Monchengladbach still waiting for their first points of the campaign.