Newcomers 1. FC Kaiserslautern surprised again on the 3rd day of the 2nd league, sent FC St. Pauli home with a defeat and is now high up in the table.
1. FC Kaiserslautern continues to march happily through the 2nd Bundesliga after promotion. With the 2-1 (1-0) win against FC St. Pauli on Sunday (08/07/2022), coach Dirk Schuster’s team remained undefeated and took second place. For Hamburg, on the other hand, it was the first defeat of the season.
Level on points with leaders Regensburg
Terrence Boyd (9th minute) and Kenny Prince Redondo (86th) ensured victory in front of 39,579 fans on the atmospheric Betzenberg. Jakov Medic (88th) shortened for the guests. After the success against Hannover 96 (2:1) and the draw at Holstein Kiel (2:2), Schuster’s team drew level with leaders Jahn Regensburg on points by winning the second home game of the season with seven points.
On the first goal, Boyd headed in after a cross from ex-world champion Erik Durm. With the lead behind them, FCK gave the visitors the ball, but apart from a great chance from Jackson Irvine (28′), St. Pauli rarely developed a goal threat for a long time. Kaiserslautern, on the other hand, defended their lead with passionate commitment and tactical discipline. Boyd (65th) hit the post from close range. Redondo raised, Medic made it exciting again. But the “Red Devils” brought the lead over time.
Lautern now against Paderborn, St. Pauli against Magdeburg
1. FC Kaiserslautern is expecting SC Paderborn on the 4th matchday on Friday (12.08.2022), St. Pauli will play against 1. FC Magdeburg on Sunday.