FC turns game in Paderborn
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The 1. FC Köln emerged on Saturday as the winner from the top duel of the 27th match day of the 2nd Bundesliga and held SC Paderborn with a 2-1 win in the table at a distance. Due to the three against the East Westphalia, the Domstadt also pushed the Hamburg SV off the top again. In the direct meeting of the pursuers from Hanover and Magdeburg, however, there was no winner, both teams missed the jump past the SCP with a goalless draw. Hertha BSC cheered for the second time in a row: thanks to a double pack by Fabian Reese and a late hit by Luca Schuler, Stefan Leitl’s team beat Karlsruher SC 3-1.
In front of 15,000 spectators in the sold -out Paderborn Arena, Marvin Mehlem (34th) put the hosts in the lead. An own goal by Felix Götze (42nd) ensured the equalization before Denis Huseinbasic (61.) turned the game. With 50 points, the FC leads the table with a point ahead, Paderborn under Lukas Kwasniok with 45 points initially remains on the relegation place.
After initial scanning, the hosts initially took command, but remained too imprecise with their chances. After Joel Schmied went to impetuous against Sven Michel in the penalty area, referee Frank Willenborg pointed directly to the point. However, Marvin Schwäbe parried the due penalty against Raphael Obermair (25th). With increasing playing time, Cologne became increasingly stronger and was increasingly able to earn the better opportunities. But at first it was the Paderborners who cheered: After a throw -in, Filbija prevailed on the wing against Mathias Olesesen and put back on flour, who met a precise shot into the left corner after a short ball acceptance.
But FC increased the pressure and developed several good opportunities, including a rondic post hit (40th). Finally, the ball then found its way into the goal. A new post shot from Rondic initially crashed into the back of Felix Götze and from there. After the break, Cologne stayed dominant and rewarded himself again. After passing from Luca Waldschmidt, Huseinbasic pulled off in the penalty area. His still deflected shot ended up unsustainable for Manuel Riemann in the long corner. Paderborn fought to the end in a heated final phase, but no longer equalized.
Zero number: No winner in the chasing duel between 96 and FCM
Hannover 96 and 1st FC Magdeburg separated goalless in the chasing duel of the 2nd Bundesliga. The 0: 0 teams in the promotion struggle only helped a little. Both are on par with 43 points each. By defeating SC Paderborn (45) against the new table leader 1. FC Köln (50), they shortened the gap to the promotion relegation place to two points.
Overall, the draw in the attractive game was performance -based. Magdeburg had more possession of the ball in phases, but the hosts had the better quality chances. Hanover is still unbeaten in the second half of the season, the Magdeburgers remain the best away team in the league.
Hannover started lively before 42,500 spectators. Brooklyn Ezeh’s corner balls in particular caused danger. Phil Neumann (4th) had the best chance before the break after such a corner kick. One meter before the guest goal, Magdeburg’s Philipp Hercher blocked his shot.
After about ten minutes, the FCM became more active and played in the 96 penalty room a few times. The second half was similar to the first section. Hanover started again. Again, central defender Neumann (63.) had the opportunity to lead, his shot went to the crossbar. The Magdeburgers, however, showed their playful quality, but they didn’t get the big chance.
Torgiart Reese has brought Hertha for the first home win since October
Thanks to an outstanding Fabian Reese, Hertha BSC won the first home game since October and got more air in the relegation battle of the second Bundesliga. The team of coach Stefan Leitl celebrated the second league triangle in a row at 3-1 (1-0) against the Karlsruher SC, but had to worry to the end.
Fabian Reese scored the first two goals for the capital club (16th and 47th minute) in front of a big backdrop with 63,612 spectators in the Olympic Stadium in the Olympic Stadium. Marvin Wanitzek met with a penalty for the Badeners (55th minute). Substitute Luca Schuler made the decision (89th). The Berliners initially enlarged the distance to the relegation rank 16 to nine points. Hertha made the last league success in the Olympic Stadium against Braunschweig in the fall of last year. For the KSC, however, the mixed second half of the season continues. The Badeners have been winning for three games and are in tenth place in the table midfield.