Football: Relegation battle in the second division: Clubs draw hope

From the disappointment of the tenth defeat of the season – the seventh with a difference of just one goal – the 42-year-old Swiss hopes to make the close games in the second half of the season more successful. In Kiel, the Dynamos beat themselves with two gifts for the hosts in the form of goals from Phil Harres (29th) and Ivan Nekic (51st). Vincent Vermeij had given Dresden an early lead (12th). “Up until then we were very clear. It’s bitter that we brought Kiel back into the game.”

Fürth’s third comeback not rewarded

The penultimate team in the table, Greuther Fürth, did not finish their third comeback successfully after two previous draws. After the 2:2 in the local derby against 1. FC Nürnberg and the 3:3 against Hertha BSC, in which the clover leaves were able to equalize a two-goal deficit, only a converted penalty by Noel Futkeu (86th) was enough in the 1:2 at Fortuna Düsseldorf.

“The way I perceived the team, I am very confident that we will take the right steps and then take a different path,” said Fürth coach Heiko Vogel, who suffered his first defeat in his third game on the sidelines and was relegated to a direct relegation zone by his opponents.

Arguments for Fortuna trainers beginning

His counterpart Markus beginning can look forward to Christmas with Fortuna with more peace of mind after the goal by former Fürth player Cedric Itten (24th) and the directly converted corner by Florent Muslija (65th) from the relegation place. It was only the second home win of a disappointing Fortuna season.

After the victory, Sven Mislintat, who was appointed new sports director last week, spoke of “arguments” that the coach had collected, but also wants to carry out more detailed analyzes over the holidays.

Direct duels after the winter break

Detailed analyzes are also on the agenda for Eintracht Braunschweig and FC Magdeburg. Magdeburg’s last appearances before the winter break in particular could serve as a blueprint for their competitors in the relegation battle. “Playing here and winning isn’t easy. But we did it in the end. We’re proud of that,” said Magdeburg goalkeeper Dominik Reimann after the 3-2 win at 1. FC Kaiserslautern. With seven points from three games, the FCM will survive from last place in the table come Christmas.

But the field is narrow and right after the winter break, the teams from Dresden, Fürth, Braunschweig and Magdeburg, who are currently threatened with relegation, will face each other directly on the 18th and 19th matchdays. “We have to organize two games with Fürth and Magdeburg so that we can get back on track,” said Stamm. “That must give you courage so that you can get back on track quickly.” A wish that unites all clubs in the table cellar.