“An early flashpoint involving Kasper Davidsen added to a card-strewn first half as both sides scrapped for control.”
“Mateusz Zukowski breaks the deadlock, finishing off a Baris Atik assist after Kiel had squandered several openings of their own.”
Pivotal“Luka Hyrylainen doubles Magdeburg's lead, finishing an Alexander Nollenberger assist just after Kiel had gone close through Meffert and de Regt.”
Pivotal
Magdeburg
Holstein Kiel
Outstanding performance
Holstein Kiel•MidfielderHolstein Kiel dominated the ball and territory all afternoon, racking up 64% possession, 70 dangerous attacks to Magdeburg's 26, and three big chances to Magdeburg's two - yet had nothing to show for it. Magdeburg sat deep, absorbed pressure, and let their disciplined defending do the talking, evidenced by 20 tackles and a foul-heavy approach that saw nine yellow cards shown across both sides. The breakthrough came against the run of play in the 72nd minute when Mateusz Zukowski converted a Baris Atik assist after Kiel had missed a string of half-chances, and Luka Hyrylainen doubled the lead nine minutes later from an Alexander Nollenberger assist. For Kiel, this will sting given their control of the game and three big chances missed, while Magdeburg's efficiency and resilience will give them real belief as they punch above their underlying numbers in this table battle.
How entertaining was this match?
Phil Harres takes a shot with his head, but it's saved.
Eldin Dzogovic comes on for Alexander Nollenberger.
Faride Alidou comes on for Jonas Meffert.
Ivan NekicYellow CardYellow card shown to Ivan Nekic.
Corner awarded.
Shot - Luka Hyrylainen Head Shot Goal
assist: Alexander Nollenberger
Goal! Luka Hyrylainen scores to make it 2-0, assisted by Alexander Nollenberger.
Niko Takahashi comes on for John Tolkin.
Gyan de Regt takes a left-footed shot, but it is blocked.
Jonas Meffert takes a right-footed shot but misses.
Magnus Baars is on, and Moritz-Broni Kwarteng is off.
Mateusz ZukowskiGoal! Mateusz Zukowski scores with a right-footed shot.
assist: Baris Atik
Goal! Mateusz Zukowski scores to make it 1-0, assisted by Baris Atik.
John Tolkin takes a left-footed shot, but it is blocked.
Baris Atik takes a right-footed shot but misses.
On Gyan de Regt, off Kasper Davidsen.
Tobias MüllerYellow CardTobias Muller receives a yellow card.
Corner awarded.
Shot by Jonas Torrissen Therkelsen with his right foot, but it misses the target.
Moritz-Broni Kwarteng takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
Jonas MeffertYellow CardYellow card for Jonas Meffert.
Phil Harres takes a shot with his head, but it misses the target.
Corner awarded.
Hiroki Sekine takes a left-footed shot but misses.
Adrian Kapralik takes a right-footed shot but misses.
Anselmo García MacNultyYellow CardYellow card for Anselmo Garcia McNulty.
Torben Musel is on, and Pierre Nadjombe is off.
The first half ends with a score of 0-0.
Mateusz Zukowski takes a right-footed shot but misses.
Kasper DavidsenYellow CardKasper Davidsen receives a yellow card.
Phil Harres takes a right-footed shot, but it's saved.
Corner awarded.
Moritz-Broni Kwarteng takes a right-footed shot but misses.
Phil Harres takes a shot with his head, but it misses the target.
Jonas Meffert takes a left-footed shot, but it is blocked.
Pierre NadjombeYellow CardYellow card issued to Pierre Nadjombe.
VAR decision results in the penalty being cancelled for Kasper Davidsen.
Baris AtikYellow CardYellow card shown to Baris Atik.
Emmanuel Iyoha's left-footed shot is blocked.
Phil Harres takes a right-footed shot, but it misses the target.
Yellow card issued to Jonas Torrissen Therkelsen.
Jonas Torrissen Therkelsen's header is saved.
David Zec takes a right-footed shot but misses.
Hiroki Sekine attempts a header but misses the shot.
Alexander NollenbergerYellow CardYellow card issued to Alexander Nollenberger.
Alexander Nollenberger takes a right-footed shot but misses.
Emmanuel Iyoha attempts a header but misses the shot.
Mateusz Zukowski takes a right-footed shot but misses.
Corner awarded.
Kick-off! The referee is J. Wienefeld.
Magdeburg look to bounce back at home after a heavy league defeat, boosted by a confident cup win, as they host a Holstein Kiel side still searching for their first league victory. With around 21,500 fans expected at MDCC-Arena, this early-season clash carries plenty of intent from a home side eager to make amends.
