Karol Mets (FC St. Pauli) warms Nikola Vasilj for his rescue efforts Photo: Lobeca/Andreas Hannig
Hamburg – At the start of the new year, the Millerntor was the scene of a real traditional duel on Saturday afternoon. The FC St. Pauli In the end, the game was decided against him 1. FC Kaiserslautern with 2:0 (1:0) for themselves. One hamburger in particular stood out. Now the hosts are back at the top due to Holstein Kiel’s mistake on Friday evening 2. Bundesliga.
The first half
The first real big chance for FC St. Pauli came from new signing Kemlein, who suddenly found himself free in front of the box after a corner. However, the loanee from Union Berlin aimed too high and the ball didn’t find its way into the goal. Only shortly afterwards did 1. FCK have their first opportunity. Vasilj was able to parry Ritter’s shot at the last moment and thus saved his team from falling behind. Then it was finally time. Hartel won the ball early and played a great ball Elias Saad (34.), who stayed cool in front of the goal and caused the Millerntor to shake. The winger thus confirmed his outstanding form.
The second round
Just shortly after the break, St. Pauli were incredibly lucky and that is almost an understatement. After a great free kick from the guests that hit the post, Toure also only hit the woodwork. Immediately afterwards, Saliakas cleared the ball on the line. That should have been the equalizer. As a result, Kemlein almost collected his first assist in the 2nd Bundesliga. After his assist, Eggestein narrowly missed the Red Devils’ keeper, Marcel Hartel (64.) remained cool in the follow-up and increased the score to 2-0. In the final phase, Saad, Eggestein and co still had many opportunities to improve. In the end, however, the lead remained two goals. Fabian Hürzeler also saw his fourth yellow card and will not be on the bench for the big game in Düsseldorf.
Always Hartel
Marcel Hartel is an absolute difference player and possibly the best player of the current season. With a total of 17 scorer points, the midfielder excels. The ex-Bielefeld player was again man of the game on Saturday. With a Hartel in this form, St. Pauli is extremely difficult to stop. He is playing by far the best football of his career.
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Fabian Hürzeler (FC St. Pauli coach): “We played a really good first half. We were very dominant and deservedly led. I liked working against the ball. We didn’t allow anything apart from Marlon Ritter’s long-range shot and a free kick that Niko saved. After the break, Kaiserslautern had a period of pressure. We expected it, but we faced a certain force. We were also lucky when they had several chances after the set piece. We threw everything into defending the goal. We were missing that a bit at the end of the first half of the season. That’s why I have to praise my boys. The boys defended together and were rewarded with a zero.
Marcel Hartel (FC St. Pauli player): “Everyone knows that the first game is always important. It feels good when you leave there with a positive feeling. We can be satisfied today and are happy to be first again. Apart from a short phase in the second half, we played a very good game and deserved to win.
Dimitrios Grammozis (Head coach 1. FC Kaiserslautern): “Congratulations to FC St. Pauli on their victory. We saw a very intense game today. For both teams after the break it was a game that they had to get into first. St. Pauli started better and was more determined than us. I lacked a bit of courage with my boys. But we got better every minute. I think the momentum wasn’t on our side today.
The 18th matchday (January 19-21, 2024)
Karlsruhe – Osnabrück 2:1
Kiel – Braunschweig 1:2
St. Pauli – Kaiserslautern 2-0
Nürnberg – Rostock 3:0
Elversberg – Hannover 2:2
Schalke – Hamburg (Saturday, 8.30 p.m.)
Berlin – Düsseldorf (Sunday, 1:30 p.m.)
Paderborn – Fürth
Magdeburg – Wiesbaden
The table
1.FC St. Pauli1833: 15362.Holstein Kiel1834: 25353.Hamburger SV1733: 22314.Fortuna Düsseldorf1737: 21305.SpVgg Greuther Fürth1727: 20296.SC Paderborn 071728: 28277.1. FC Nürnberg1827: 33278.Hertha BSC1733: 26259.Hannover 961832: 252510.SV 07 Elversberg1828: 312511.Karlsruher SC1832: 312412.SV Wehen Wiesbaden1719: 222213.1. FC Magdeburg1730 : 282014.FC Schalke 041731 : 352015.1. FC Kaiserslautern1828 : 381816.Eintracht Braunschweig1818 : 321717.FC Hansa Rostock1817 : 311718.VfL Osnabrück1816 : 409 Loading…
Image sources
- Vasilj: Lobeca/Andreas Hannig
2024-01-20 20:08:18
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