After a "terrible" first half: Siwsiwadse saves KSC

Bundesliga 2 - After a "terrible" first half: Siwsiwadse saves KSC

Thanks to goalscorer Budu Siwsiwadse, Karlsruher SC avoided additional unrest ahead of the explosive general meeting on Monday evening. The Georgian striker came on as a substitute after just over an hour in the basement duel in the 2nd Bundesliga against FC Hansa Rostock on Sunday and saved the hosts a lucky 2:2 (1:2) with his goal from close range in the 81st minute.

Siwsiwadse had already secured a 4-1 win for Baden against 1. FC Nürnberg with a brace shortly before the end after coming on as a substitute and now wants more. "It's not easy to get in and score," explained Siwsiwadse. "I can feel that I'm in good form." The 29-year-old emphasized that he would therefore like to be in the starting eleven for the upcoming match at Hannover 96 on Friday (18:30/Sky).

Before his goal, Rostock had dominated the game for long stretches and already led 2-0. Junior Brumado (16th minute) and Damian Roßbach (34th) scored for the visitors in front of 23,159 spectators, while Igor Matanovic (44th) reduced the deficit for KSC shortly before the break. KSC remain 14th in the table with 17 points ahead of Rostock, who are level on points. Both are one point ahead of the relegation zone.

"I always thought our opponents were dangerous," said KSC coach Christian Eichner. "That's why we have to take the point as a point gained and do a lot better next week." At the club's AGM on Monday (6 p.m.), four members of key committees will have to face motions to vote them out of office, including president Holger Siegmund-Schultze and vice-president Martin Müller.

Karlsruhe initially looked unsure of themselves against FC Hansa and hardly created any scoring chances. Brumado, on the other hand, gave Rostock the lead at the first opportunity after an assist from strong playmaker Svante Ingelsson. Then it was Roßbach who, left alone by the sleepy Karlsruhe defense, increased the lead to 0:2. Eichner said that his team's first half had been "terrible".

After Matanovic had reduced the deficit shortly before the break following a mistake in the Hansa defense, Karlsruhe got into the game better in the second half. But after a brief period of pressure, Rostock took control again. Then Siwsiwadse dusted off a mix-up in Rostock's defense to make it 2:2.

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1. Despite the 2-2 draw against FC Hansa Rostock in the 2nd Bundesliga, Karlsruher SC remained 14th in the table, with Rostock also staying in the same position due to their identical point totals.
2. Igor Matanovic, who scored for KSC shortly before halftime, was instrumental in their comeback attempt against Rostock, as they looked to close the gap between the two teams in the standings.
3. The city of Rostock, located in the German state of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, is known for its rich soccer history and has its own team in the 2nd Bundesliga, FC Hansa Rostock.
4. Karlsruher SC coach Christian Eichner acknowledged the threats posed by FC Hansa Rostock during their match on Sunday, and while his team managed a point, he believed they could have performed better.
5. In Sunday's match, the "Sky" broadcast showcased the thrilling 2-2 draw between KSC and Rostock, highlighting the tight race between the two rivals in the 2nd Bundesliga.
6. The Bundesliga 2 season has been filled with excitement and close matches, like the one between FC Hansa Rostock and Karlsruher SC, as both teams strive for better positions in the table.
7. The 2nd Bundesliga is consistently filled with talented players, showcased in FC Hansa Rostock's Brumado and Roßbach, while Siwsiwadse shined for Karlsruher SC with his late-game heroics.
8. FC Hansa Rostock and their German competitor 1. FC Nürnberg previously met on the pitch, with Budu Siwsiwadse scoring a brace for KSC to secure a 4-1 victory for the Baden-Württemberg-based team.
9. The Bundesliga 2 features teams from various regions in Germany, including FC Hansa Rostock, who represent the northeastern state of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, while Karlsruher SC hails from Baden-Württemberg.
10. In Friday's match against Hannover 96, Siwsiwadse will have the opportunity to demonstrate his form in a crucial fixture for KSC, who hope to better their current 14th position in the 2nd Bundesliga by performing well in the soccer league in Germany.

Source: www.stern.de