ULM, Germany (Interstat) — Torben Müsel scored twice and Ben Hüning netted the winner in the second minute of second-half stoppage time as R-W Essen defeated Ulm 3-2 on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at Donaustadion in the 3. Liga opener for both teams.

Müsel opened the scoring in the second minute. Dennis Chessa equalized for Ulm in the 35th minute, but Müsel restored the lead five minutes later. Lucas Röser pulled Ulm level again early in the second half. Hüning’s goal, assisted by Müsel, secured the win. Chessa and Hüning each finished with a goal and an assist. Müsel had two goals, and Tobias Kraulich and Max Brandt each contributed an assist. Lukas Mazagg also had an assist before receiving a red card in the 71st minute.

R-W Essen improved to 1-0 in all competitions. Ulm fell to 0-1. The match featured five yellow cards, including bookings for Max Brandt, Chessa, Mazagg, Kraulich and Hüning, with Mazagg’s second yellow turning into a red.