Karlsruher SC mercilessly dismantled 1. FC Magdeburg in the 2nd Bundesliga. It was a horror afternoon for Magdeburg, they are only three points ahead of the relegation place.
In the end there was Magdeburg’s heaviest defeat in the 2nd league: from the FCM’s perspective it was 0:7 (0:4) after a particularly disastrous defensive performance. Thanks to the simultaneous defeats of Schalke and Wehen Wiesbaden, Magdeburg is in twelfth place – but also only three points ahead of 16th in the table. Hansa Rostock. The furious Karlsruhe team, on the other hand, climbed to seventh place, six points away from third place in the relegation zone.
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The guests from Magdeburg faced a high hurdle at the KSC. They urgently needed points to avoid being dragged into the relegation battle. And they hadn’t won an away game since November. This was offset by a series of seven home games without defeat for KSC.
KSC immediately sets the pace
And from the kick-off, the Karlsruhe team demonstrated with high pressing that they wanted to continue this series. Success in the 7th minute: After a free kick, Marcel Franke headed the ball through the legs of FCM keeper Dominik Reimann and into the net. The KSC stayed on the trigger and rewarded themselves again a short time later. Under pressure, FCM central defender Daniel Heber served the ball directly to the feet of Budu Zivzivadze, who thanked him with a low shot into the left corner (13th) – 2-0.
Patrick Stricker, Sportschau, March 17, 2024 4:33 p.m
Magdeburg mistake – Karlsruhe goals
Twelve more minutes had been played when Zivzivadze followed up, again with Magdeburg’s help. Daniel Elfladli couldn’t get a weak pass from keeper Reimann under control, the Georgian intervened and finished with a shot into the left corner (25′). Magdeburg had essentially taken themselves out of the game and from that point on could only do damage limitation.
However, the KSC continued to sweep over the guests. Paul Nebel completed a strong combination with a low shot into the left corner (40th) – and Magdeburg just longed for the half-time whistle.
Patrick Stricker, Sportschau, March 17, 2024 4:35 p.m
Despite four changes at FCM – KSC continues to score
But FCM’s catastrophic afternoon continued seamlessly despite coach Christian Titz making four substitutions after the break. The visitors’ defense also helped with the goals from Marcel Beifus (50′) and Igor Matanovic (51′). Afterwards, the KSC remained dominant, but shifted down a gear. The hosts still set the final point: Marvin Wanitzek converted a hand penalty (90th + 2).
Patrick Stricker, Sportschau, March 17, 2024 3:34 p.m
KSC at Schalke, Magdeburg welcomes Hannover
Karlsruher SC faces FC Schalke in the next game (Sunday, March 31, 2024 at 1:30 p.m.). Magdeburg also hosts Hanover.