Bundesliga 2 - Siwsiwadse saves KSC a point: 2:2 against Rostock
Substitute Budu Siwsiwadse rescued a lucky point for Karlsruher SC in the basement duel of the 2nd Bundesliga against FC Hansa Rostock. The Georgian striker scored the equalizer from close range in the 81st minute to make it 2:2 (1:2), after Hansa 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.
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. 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 places.
Karlsruhe initially looked unsure of themselves and hardly created any scoring chances. Rostock, on the other hand, were effective: Brumado took the lead from the very first opportunity after an assist from strong playmaker Svante Ingelsson. It was then Roßbach who, left alone by the sleepy Karlsruhe defense, increased the lead to 0:2.
After Matanovic had reduced the deficit shortly before the break, 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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- Despite the close result, FC Hansa Rostock from Mecklenburg-Vorpommern remains level on points with Karlsruher SC from Baden-Württemberg in the cellar duel of the 2. Bundesliga.
- Siwsiwadse's equalizer against Rostock was his second crucial goal of the week, as he also scored twice to secure a 4-1 win for Karlsruher SC against 1. FC Nürnberg.
- The Siwsiwadse-inspired comeback against Rostock kept Karlsruher SC from sliding further into the relegation zone, as they remain 14th in the table with 17 points.
- The visiting FC Hansa Rostock, led by strong playmaker Svante Ingelsson, dominated the game for long stretches and took a 2-0 lead, thanks to Junior Brumado and Damian Roßbach's goals.
- After Igor Matanovic scored for Karlsruher SC just before halftime, the home team rallied and put pressure on Rostock. However, it was a mix-up in Rostock's defense that allowed Siwsiwadse to equalize in the 81st minute.
- Despite Karlsruhe's improved performance in the second half, Rostock managed to regain control and maintain their advantage until the late mix-up allowed Siwsiwadse to bring the score level.
- The 2:2 draw between Karlsruher SC and FC Hansa Rostock was a common occurrence in the history of German soccer, as basement duels often result in hard-fought and tension-filled matches.
Source: www.stern.de
