KSC satisfied with “a dirty 0-0” against Bochum

Christian Eichner was not bad about the goalless draw against VfL Bochum. The coach of Karlsruher SC was happy after the flattering point win instead of a “step forward” in the relegation battle of the 2nd Bundesliga.

The 37-year-old did not see that the KSC could have advanced to a non-relegation zone with a win on Sunday as a missed opportunity. “At the end of the day, you should clean your mouth and be satisfied with a dirty 0-0,” said Eichner. After all, the KSC advanced through the point gain to the relegation place.

Forgive two chances

The Badeners had previously shown two faces. In the early stages of the first round, the KSC should have taken the lead. Daniel Gordon (6th minute) failed with a massive header but initially due to the strongly reacting Bochum keeper Manuel Riemann.

Then Marvin Wanitzek (9th / 12th) missed two top-class chances. “We got into the game really well, we actually have to decide the game,” said KSC professional Manuel Stiefler. “In the second half, we totally overslept the first ten or fifteen minutes.”

Reduction in the second half

In fact, the Karlsruhe dismantled significantly after the change of sides. Suddenly Eichner’s team was lucky that the Revierclub missed the best opportunities with goal scorer Silvere Ganvoula (51.) and Simon Zoller (55.). Goalkeeper Benjamin Uphoff showed his class with strong reflexes in both situations. “We had a fantastic goalkeeper today that kept us alive in some phases,” Eichner praised his keeper.

On Wednesday (6.30 p.m. / Sky) at Hannover 96, the KSC has the next opportunity to advance to a non-relegation zone. For this, the team needs a top-form Uphoff. And better exploitation of opportunities. “But we should be careful that we are not dissatisfied,” said Eichner. “We should see that we take the positive with us.”

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