Würzburg edges Aachen behind Bonga’s lone first-half strike
WÜRZBURG, Germany (Interstat) — Tarsis Bonga scored in the 41st minute and Würzburg held on to beat Aachen 1-0 in a 3. Liga match Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2026, at Akon Arena. Bonga, a forward, played all 90 minutes and supplied the game’s only goal. Würzburg improved to 2-3-1 in the competition and across all competitions, while Aachen fell to 2-2-2 in league play and overall. Aachen played the closing stages with 10 men after Stefan Bajic was sent off in the 85th minute. Würzburg’s Franck Evina, Namrud Embaye, Nathan de Medina and Liam Omoré received yellow cards, as did Aachen’s Jonas Oehmichen and Mehdi Loune. The hosts protected the narrow advantage through a tense second half, and the visitors could not find an equalizer despite late pressure. Würzburg entered after a 6-2 loss at RW Essen, while Aachen had drawn 2-2 with Regensburg. Würzburg next visits Verl on Friday, and Aachen hosts Düsseldorf on Saturday.