2nd Bundesliga: Holstein Kiel's Draw Against 1. FC Magdeburg - Match Analysis and Highlights

2024-02-03 07:35:00

As of: February 3, 2024 8:35 a.m

Promotion candidate Holstein Kiel failed to win the third game in a row in the 2nd Bundesliga – at 1. FC Magdeburg, Kiel lost the victory in stoppage time.

Despite a long lead, Kiel was unable to win again after two defeats. With the 1-1 (1-0) score, Magdeburg somewhat consolidated its position ahead of the relegation zone and avoided a second defeat in a row. Timo Becker scored for Kiel, Emir Kuhinja for Magdeburg.

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“If you concede a goal shortly before the end, it’s very bitter,” said Kiel coach Marcel Rapp on ARD radio. “If you look at the game soberly, you have to say that the 1-1 draw was deserved.”

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Magdeburg’s Kuhinja comes in injury time and scores

In the 27th minute, Magdeburg did not consistently clear a free kick from Lewis Holtby from the left side. In the end the ball landed at Becker, who scored from five meters. Magdeburg’s Jean Hugonet blocked the ball with his hand – but the goal went unpunished.

In the second half, Magdeburg’s Alexander Nollenberger shot, Komenda saved with his hand – penalty. However, Luc Castaignos was denied by Kiel goalkeeper Timon Weiner (55′). “The first half was bad,” said Magdeburg’s Christian Titz. “Actually, we had to decide for ourselves in the end.”

Sportschau, February 2nd, 2024 8:59 p.m

Kiel was already heading towards victory when Kuhinja came on as a substitute in stoppage time (90+4) and then scored the equalizer after a foot save from goalkeeper Weiner (90+5).

Sportschau, February 2nd, 2024 9:07 p.m

Castaignos was racially insulted after a missed shot

After his missed penalty, Castaignos was racially abused on social media. “I take full responsibility for my missed penalty,” wrote the 1. FC Magdeburg professional on Instagram, who had failed from the spot in the 1-1 (0-1) draw against Kiel’s Timon Weiner: “But I don’t accept that people do everything Write. Stop sending racist messages.”

Castaignos also published a screenshot of a message with offensive and racist content. “I understand that people are mad at me,” wrote the Dutchman, referring to his missed shot: “I would like nothing more than to relive the moment and do it again for the fans and the clubs.”