Dhe SC Paderborn has regained the lead in the 2nd Bundesliga. Thanks to the well-deserved 1-0 (0-0) win over 1. FC Magdeburg, coach Lukas Kwasniok’s team again overtook Heidenheim, who had temporarily taken over the lead the day before after beating Düsseldorf 2-1. In front of 11,213 spectators in the Home Deluxe Arena, Marvin Pieringer (79th) ensured East Westphalia’s deserved victory. The fourth success in the fourth home game was favored by the yellow-red card for Jamie Lawrence from Magdeburg (40th).
For a long time, the guests, who had never lost a league game against Paderborn before, fought an equal duel with the favorites. Apart from the great SC chance by Florent Muslija (26th), they even had more of the game until Lawrence was sent off. After the break, however, the pressure from Paderborn increased. Former Magdeburg player Sirloh Conteh (48′) and Felix Platte (61′) initially missed even the best of opportunities. Only the late hit by Pieringer gave the leader the win.
Kiel remains goalless for the first time
Holstein Kiel has completed the longest away trip of the season with a partial success. Just over 600 kilometers as the crow flies from home, the North Germans drew 0-0 at Jahn Regensburg on Saturday. It was the first goalless game of the season for the “Storks”. The possible jump towards promotion places was missed.
Holstein coach Marcel Rapp changed the starting lineup to two positions. Philipp Sander and Simon Lorenz made the starting eleven for Julian Korb and Aleksandar Ignjovski. Joshua Mees, who was loaned out from Kiel, was allowed to play for Regensburg from the start. After a cautious start, Holstein got into the game better. In the 18th minute, Benedikt Pichler headed just wide of the goal after a corner.
As a result, the two teams neutralized each other. The number of errors and inaccuracies increased at both Kiel and Regensburg. After the break, the guests had more time in the game, but they didn’t create a clear chance either.
Fürther misery continues
FC St. Pauli has fought for the third draw of the season. Hamburg played 2-2 (1-0) at SpVgg Greuther Fürth on Saturday. After Marcel Hartel took the lead (19th minute), the hosts initially turned the game around through Branimir Hrgota (48th) and an own goal by Jackson Irvine (52nd). Connor Metcalfe (85th) provided the deserved compensation. Hamburg captain Leart Paqarada failed, as in the 2-2 win against Paderborn a week earlier, with a penalty kick (72nd).
Nikola Vasilj was back in goal for Hamburg for the first time after breaking his finger. The 26-year-old Bosnian replaced the previous goalkeeper Dennis Smarsch, who was not even in the squad. FC St. Pauli started confidently and took advantage of the first opportunity. Fürth could not clarify a situation in his own penalty area, Hartel was there and successfully completed.
The Franconians came out of the dressing room with a lot of conviction, put the guests under pressure immediately and were rewarded with Hrgota’s equalizer. Irvine’s own goal was also due to the strong pressure from the Bundesliga relegated team. After an action by Timothy Tillman against Igor Matanovic and looking at the video images, referee Martin Petersen decided on a penalty for St. Pauli. Paqarada chased the ball to the crossbar. Luckily for Hamburg, Metcalfe was there in the closing stages. The Fürthers have been waiting for a win for 20 competitive games across the season.
