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FCM Magdeburg Magdeburg - KSC Karlsruhe Karlsruhe

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Avnet Arena(24,081 Spectators)
whistleKonrad Viktor Moritz Oldhafer
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Full-time: Magdeburg 1-3 Karlsruhe

Magdeburg will be frustrated to have left that game empty handed, having created good opportunities throughout. The visitors, however, were simply more clinical and will take all three points home with them.
Full-time
90'
+ 4

Zukowski again

He cuts inside from the left before firing a fierce effort onto the roof of the net from the edge of the box.
90'
+ 2

Comeback on the cards?

Six minutes of added time are shown.
90'

Unstoppable

With his 11th goal of the season, Wanitzek moves up to fourth place in the goalscorers' list.
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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88'

Goalkeeper Efficiency of Hans Christian Bernat

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Goalkeeper Efficiency
Goalkeeper Efficiency compares the number of saves a goalkeeper makes with his expected saves (xSaves). xSaves is calculated with the help of artificial intelligence. When a goalkeeper has a positive efficiency value, it means he has saved more shots than statistically expected.
Hans Christian Bernat
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Saves9
xSaves8
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Wanitzek strikes late!

Förster crosses into him from the right and his first effort is saved by Reimann, but he reacts quickly to the rebound to fire in the third and decisive goal.
87'
Marvin Wanitzek
Goal probability
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Goal probability
Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.
11 %
Distance to Goal
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Distance to Goal
The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.
9.26 m
86'

Another yellow

Herolds brings down Ghrieb just beyond the halfway line. He receives his fifth yellow card of the season.
0:20
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It's getting nervy again!

Stalmach gets on the end of a poor clearance and volleys narrowly past the far post.
81'

Just centimetres away!

Ghrieb plays in Ulrich inside the area, whose finish from a tight angle goes narrowly wide of the goal.
79'

Time-wasting

Bernat is shown the yellow card for taking too much time for a goal kick.
78'

One-way traffic

Karlsruhe have struggled to cause Magdeburg problems in the latter stages of this second half.
Goal attempts
10off target
8on target
1off target
5on target
0:26
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Zukowski!

Zukowski collects the ball in midfield and drives forward before letting off a shot from the right of the penalty area, which Bernat does well to save.
72'

Another assist

Atik registered his eighth assist of the season today - only Fabian Reese (10) and Marco Richter (9) have set up more goals.
70'

Positive approach

Magdeburg have put in a good performance this afternoon and are winning the ball back quicker than their opponents, but can they find an equaliser?
70'

Ball Recovery Time

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Ball Recovery Time
Ball Recovery Time gives the time in seconds in which it takes a team to win back the ball following a loss of possession. It also allows conclusions to be drawn about a team's style of play. Only time when the ball is in play is counted (i.e. no breaks in play such as for goal-kicks, throw-ins etc).
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13.5 s
20.8 s
69'

Double substitution

Eichner reacts to the goal by bringing on two fresh players.
66'

Stalmach halves the deficit!

After a cross from the right, Stalmach lays it off into the middle for Atik. With a lovely return pass, he tees up Stalmach, who finishes confidently from a central position. Brilliant move from the hosts to get them back in the contest here.
66'
Dariusz Stalmach
Goal probability
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Goal probability
Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.
19 %
Shot speed
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Shot speed
Shot speed describes the maximum speed in km/h that a ball reaches in a shot on goal. The distance is measured from the location of the shot to the centre of the goal.
93.12 km/h
Distance to Goal
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Distance to Goal
The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.
11.31 m
65'

Tempers flare

After a foul on Pinto Pedrosa, Burnić and Müller had a few words to say to each other. Both receive yellow cards.
64'

Ulrich from distance

The midfielder manages to hold off his opponent again. He gets a shot away just outside the penalty area, but there's another block put in from Karlsruhe.
61'

Can the hosts still respond?

They seemed to have coped well with the first goal conceded. But the second goal seems to have taken the wind out of their sails.
57'

Offensive substitution

Even though Tachie has had several opportunities, he now has to make way for Ghrieb.
56'

Tachie with the attempt

The striker beats his opponent again and looks for a finish from the right side of the penalty area, but Bernat is alert and dives to save it.
53'

Two for Karlsruhe, two for Ben Farhat!

Ben Farhat strikes again! It had looked as though Karlsruhe had squandered their attack, but the striker stayed alert, grabbing the ball at the edge of the penalty area, before cutting inside and smashing it home with his right foot into the far corner.
53'
Louey Ben Farhat
Goal probability
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Goal probability
Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.
9 %
Shot speed
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Shot speed
Shot speed describes the maximum speed in km/h that a ball reaches in a shot on goal. The distance is measured from the location of the shot to the centre of the goal.
92.74 km/h
Distance to Goal
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Distance to Goal
The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.
18.9 m
50'

Shot blocked

It's a quick counter-attack from Magdeburg. Zukowski takes a lovely first touch, but his follow-up shot is blocked for a corner. That was nicely worked by the hosts.
46'

We're back underway!

Both managers make changes at the break. Magdeburg make a double substitution, introducing Mathisen and Stalmach, whilst Pinto Pedrosa comes on for the visitors.
Kick-off!
45'
+ 1

Substitution

45'
+ 1

Substitution

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Half-time: Magdeburg 0-1 Karlsruhe

A lively first half draws to a close with the visitors in front. Magdeburg have had more possession and more chances but less luck in front of goal. Karlsruhe, on the other hand, are clinical going forward and have regularly enjoyed longer spells of possession to prevent the opposition from asserting too much dominance on the proceedings.
Half-time
45'

No connection

Tachie has space on the right side, from where he crosses into the middle. Michel tries to get on the end of it from a good shooting position, but his volley attempt fails, as he misses the ball completely and swings at thin air.
44'

Atik to Tachie

The pair combine well again, but this time, Atik's cross to the striker is just overhit, allowing Karlsruhe to restart with a goal-kick.
43'

Clinical visitors

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The xGoals value of a club is calculated from the sum of all goal probabilities (goals and shots on goal) of that team. During a match, it’s easy to see whether the club is performing better than expected (goals > xGoals) - or maybe even higher (xGoals > goals).
The xG values actually indicate that Magdeburg are unlucky to not have scored so far, whilst Karlsruhe are very good value for their lead.
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0.91
0.23
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40'

Karlsruhe pushing for more

The visitors are taking more initiative again and are establishing themselves in the opposition half.
37'

First booking

Kwon prevents a potential counter-attack in the Magdeburg half by fouling Ulrich - an action for which he is cautioned by the referee.
35'

Karlsruhe waiting patiently

After just over half an hour, the visitors' plan is working perfectly: they're allowing Magdeburg to have possession, while relying on Ben Farhat's pace in behind to make things happen up front.
32'

Almost the equaliser!

Nollenberger whips in a cross from the half-space sharply towards the Karlsruhe goal. Hercher rises high at the six-yard box, letting the ball glance off his head. At full stretch, Bernat manages to clear it behind for a corner.
30'

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

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26'

Hercher from distance

Hugonet lays the ball off on the right side of the penalty area, and teammate Hercher arrives from deep to take the shot. However, the ball goes well over the crossbar.
23'

Against the run of play?

Before the goal, Magdeburg had actually recorded five shots on goal to Karlsruhe's one.
20'

Karlsruhe break the deadlock!

Individual brilliance from Ben Ferhat! The Karlsruhe player takes on everyone on the left wing, before cutting inside. He feints twice to make space for a shot, which he dispatches powerfully with his right foot into the top left corner.
20'
Louey Ben Farhat
Goal probability
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Goal probability
Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.
12 %
Shot speed
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Shot speed
Shot speed describes the maximum speed in km/h that a ball reaches in a shot on goal. The distance is measured from the location of the shot to the centre of the goal.
91.26 km/h
Distance to Goal
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Distance to Goal
The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.
15.88 m
16'

Blocked

Magdeburg work a quick, direct move down the right flank. Zukowski lays it off to the middle and Tachie wants to finish at the edge of the penalty area, but his effort blocked in the nick of time.
15'

Slight advantage

The home side have so far enjoyed more of the ball, as usual. However, this advantage in possession is not yet reflected in an advantage in the scoreline.
Possession (%)
5446
12'

Real chance!

Karlsruhe don't deal with the set-piece properly and Zukowski gets the ball on the right side of the penalty area. There, he delivers a low cross towards Tachie, who attempts to improvise with a backheeled flick, but narrowly misses the ball.
11'

Again down the left

Magdeburg try to beat the press through a combination between Atik and Nollenberger. A long ball in behind the defensive line ultimately yields a corner, but the hosts don't manage to capitalise on the set-piece.
0:22
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Reimann has to react

The visitors counterattack quickly through Ben Farhat, who plays Šimić free on the right side of the penalty area. However, the Magdeburg keeper reacts well to the subsequent low effort, which he manages to save.
4'

Karlsruhe aggressive

The visitors seem keen to keep the momentum up from last week's victory. They are pressing Magdeburg heavily early on here, forcing the hosts to frequently turn over possession.
2'

Side netting

Atik delivers a cross from the left side to the far post. Tachie gets his head to it there, but the angle is too tight to direct it on target.
1'

Peeep!

The referee blows his whistle to commence play and it's the hosts who get the ball rolling.
Kick-off!

More on that Karlsruhe side

By contrast, Karlsruhe coach Christian Eichner opts to send the same starting line-up onto the pitch that fielded in the 3-1 home victory against Kiel last week.

More on that Magdeburg side

Head coach Petrik Sander makes two changes to his starting XI compared to their 5-3 defeat to Schalke last time out. Gnaka and Tachie both come in for Mathisen and Pesch, who drop to the bench.
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Petrik Sander on facing Karlsruhe

"We need the stadium on our side. We need to do our bit as a team to make sure our fans are in full voice. Anyone who isn't fully alert and ready for the game on Sunday should look for another job."
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Christian Eichner on facing Magdeburg

"We need to maintain our rhythm and keep our foot on the gas. Facing Magdeburg is a huge task, one we need to try and solve as a group. I'm expecting to face a sharp Magdeburg side with plenty of quality in their ranks."

Match officials

Konrad Oldhafer (Referee), Stefan Zielsdorf (Assistant Referee 1), Ben Henry Uhrig (Assistant Referee 2), Timon Schulz (Fourth Official), Nicolas Winter (VAR), Dr. Justus Zorn (Assistant VAR)

Last-day drama

On the final matchday of the 2004/05 Bundesliga 2 season, Sander was away with Cottbus at Karlsruhe. Energie were leading, but conceded in the final minute to lose 3-2. Sander's Cottbus finished the season level on points with Eintracht Trier, but had a better goal difference, thus securing their league status in his first season as a head coach in professional football.
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Unbeaten at home

Magdeburg have never lost at home against Karlsruhe! In Bundesliga 2, there have been three draws between the two teams, while Magdeburg won 2-0 in the third division in April 2018, and recorded a memorable 5-3 victory in the DFB Cup in November 2000.

A long time ago

Magdeburg last won against Karlsruhe in July 2022 ( 3-2 away). Andreas Müller, now at Karlsruhe, scored the goal that put Magdeburg in the lead.
2:14
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Watch: Karlsruhe 1-0 Magdeburg - previous meeting

Christoph Kobald scored the only goal when these two teams met on Matchday 7. Karlsruhe have a strong record against Sunday's opponents - they're unbeaten in six (three wins, three draws) and have won the last two.
2:13
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Watch: Schalke 5-3 Magdeburg - highlights

Mateusz Zukowski struck twice in a topsy-turvy encounter against Bundesliga 2 leaders Schalke, but was unable to prevent Magdeburg from slipping to a fourth defeat in five games, condemning the Blues to 16th (relegation play-off spot).
2:14
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Watch: Karlsruhe 3-1 Holstein Kiel - highlights

Karlsruhe put on a clinical display as Marvin Wanitzek's brace helped secure his team a comfortable victory on Matchday 23 to put an end to their run of four games without a win.

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