Highlights

FINAL
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90'
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Summary

Magdeburg and Elversberg draw nil-nil. The hosts were in control of the match but despite many attempts could not score a goal, also because the strong Kristof made many saves. Elversberg fought until the end and can be very happy with the point.
Full-time
90'
+ 4

Ito keeps on fighting

The Japanese player battles for possession, perhaps too strongly, and is shown the yellow card.
90'
+ 2

Substitution

90'
+ 1

Seven minutes left!

Ito lays it back from the left again, Kaars only half-heartedly shoots - no problem for Kristof.
90'

Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 90 minutes

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Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 90 minutes
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85'

Defender in

Is Sickinger brought on to help see out the draw?
84'

Long ball

Stock attempts a long ball into the box - too long for Gerezgiher.
82'

Next substitution

El-Zein goes off the pitch limping, Marusic comes on for the final offensive.
81'

Many attempts...

...but no goal yet.
Goal attempts
14off target
3on target
6off target
3on target
79'

Plenty to play for

Magdeburg continues to push for the lead, especially Ito has livened up the game again.
74'

Ito shoots

The pressure is mounting. Ito makes a run down the left, cuts inside and has a crack - Kristof parries for a corner.
72'

Teixeira!

The attacker takes the ball directly on the right in the box, but Kristof can clear for a corner.
70'

Strong Şahin

Şahin had the most shots on goal for Elversberg (three) and ran the most of all players on the pitch (9.5 kilometers)
Distance run (km)
8.7
9.5
Abu-Bekir El-Zein Semih Şahin
67'

Man down

Kristof catches Pinckert in the penalty area during a tackle, the centre-back then stays lying on the ground.
64'

Musonda!

Ito brings the ball in from the left into the back area, where Musonda sticks out his foot at the near post, but cannot get enough power behind the ball.
63'

New Man

Horst Steffen is also substituted, new signing Fisnik Asllani comes into the match.
61'

Double substitution

Christian Titz brings on Ito and Hercher. The very impressive Burcu leaves the pitch.
60'

Yellow card

Şahin comes from behind and catches Burcu.
60'

Substitution

56'

Collision

Schnellbacher and Heber crash into each other and stay down.
55'

Down the right

The home team can also pose a threat down the right wing with Musonda, but his attempt to play the ball into the middle gets blocked.
51'

Through pass

Feil is played through into the box, however it seems there was an offside in the build up.
50'

Danger again for Elversberg

On the left in the penalty area, Burcu dribbles through to the goal line again, where Pinckert clears the ball.
49'

Elversberg showing signs

The away side come out well and want to continue the momentum from the injury time at the end of the first half.
46'

Play resumes!

Elversberg bring on Dürholtz for Schmahl in the second half, no changes for Magdeburg.
Kick-off!
45'
+ 4

Half-time in Magdeburg

It's goalless going into half-time. Magdeburg dominated the game and kept creating dangerous moves, especially through the very active Burcu. Apart from Kaars' disallowed goal from a corner, the hosts didn't have many clear chances though. Elversberg stood out mainly through counterattacks and put on some pressure towards the end of the half.
Half-time
45'
+ 2

Crossbar!

Stock takes the resulting free kick towards goal, the ball is deflected by the wall, turns from the right into the middle and hits the crossbar.
45'

First Yellow

Mathisen goes in with a strong tackle on Schnellbacher and gets cautioned. The striker from SVE has to receive treatment.
43'

Too high

El-Zein brings the ball from the right with a free kick in front of the goal, where Heber gets his head on it at the far post, but can't get properly behind the ball.
38'

Magdeburg pushing

El Hankouri dribbles well through on the left, but his cross doesn't find a taker in the middle. El-Zein's subsequent attempt from the edge of the box goes too centrally.
36'

Wasted chance

Kaars wins the ball well and makes his way towards goal down the left channel, he looks to cut inside but gets caught in traffic there.
33'

Burcu keeps coming

Once more the left winger cuts in from the flank towards goal and tries to lay it back into the middle, but the ball does not get past Pinckert and Kristof.
31'

Over!

The quick Burcu dribbles in from the left again, skillfully leaves Pinckert standing, and then shoots over. Another scare for the visiting defence.
30'

Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 30 minutes

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Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 30 minutes
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29'

Elversberg battling

There are many duels happening in midfield at the moment.
Tackles won
25
32
27'

Where is the gap?

The home side are moving the ball well, but Elversberg are standing firm and alert.
24'

Drinks break

Due to the high temperatures, the players are allowed to have a drink and refresh themselves. Despite the weather, the pace of the game remains high.
23'

Elversberg growing into the game

Magdeburg are allowing the visitors more of the ball, but the team from Saarland have not been able to do much with it so far.
21'

Balance of play

Magdeburg is playing well, Elversberg is lurking for counterattacking opportunities though.
Possession (%)
7030
17'

Burcu again

The winger dribbles in from the left into the middle, but cannot get his shot on target.
14'

Deflected!

Burcu shoots just outside the penalty area, Le Joncour blocks the shot for a corner, which comes to nothing.
13'

Reimann in position

Fellhauer gets to the header in the box after a free kick from midfield and aims for the left corner - but the visiting team's goalkeeper is alert and can clear.
10'

Well combined

The hosts try to move forward through Teixeira and to serve Kaars in the middle, it is cleared for a corner - Kaars heads this in. However, offside is given.
10'
Video Assistant RefereeVideo Assistant Referee
SituationNo goal
ReviewOffside?
DecisionNo goal
7'

Feeling each other out

Elversberg switch play quickly, but can't get organised in front of goal. Both teams are trying to find their way into the match.
5'

Dangerous ball

El Hankouri plays it back and almost gifts Feil with a great chance right in front of goal - but the attentive defence is able to rectify the mistake.
3'

Energetic start

The home side are looking to go on the attack and are pushing high up the pitch even when the opponents have possession.
1'

The action starts!

The ball is rolling in Magdeburg, conditions are excellent. Magdeburg kick off, who will make the better start?
Kick-off!

Two New Players for Elversberg

SVE coach Horst Steffen starts two new signings in Frederik Schmahl (TSG 1899 Hoffenheim II) and Elias Baum (Eintracht Frankfurt).

Many new faces for Magdeburg

Manager Christian Titz sends out five new FCM players from the start: Mathisen (Wehen Wiesbaden), Burcu (Union Berlin), El-Zein (Sandhausen), Musonda (AC Horsens) and Kaars (Helmond Sport).

How Elversberg line up

Kristof - Baum, Pinckert, Le Joncour, Neubauer, Fellhauer (c), Şahin, Feil, Stock, Schmahl, Schnellbacher

Here is Magdeburg's starting lineup

Reimann (c) - Hugonet, Mathisen, Heber, Burcu, Gnaka, El-Zein, Musonda, Teixeira, Kaars, El Hankouri

What Christian Titz says

"Everything starts from scratch. I'm looking forward to finally getting started again. We have the season opener at home on Saturday - we want to start with a home win. Together with the fans we want to grab the three points."
13:47
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The 2.Bundesliga celebrates it's 50th anniversary - all of the teams, the drama and the records made along the way. The second division of German football is rich with several landmark events, as well as being home to some prominent names. We take a deep dive into all of the things that comprise the history of the Bundesliga 2.
15:39
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Jürgen Klopp's Bundesliga 2 journey

The former Mainz, Borussia Dortmund and Liverpool coach charts his incredible voyage through Germany's second tier.

What Horst Steffen says

"We look forward to a great start in Magdeburg. In both games last season it was an even match with chances on both sides and with a high ball possession rate for Magdeburg. That's what I'm preparing for again now. It will be an exciting duel for us to start with."

Getting comfortable

Elversberg will look to build on last season where they finished in 11th place in their first ever Bundesliga 2 season. They will start this season away from home at Magdeburg who finished three places below them last year, and will be hoping for a big improvement this year.

Hello and welcome!

Welcome along and thanks for joining us for build-up and live coverage of this Matchday 1 fixture between 1. FC Magdeburg and SV Elversberg.