Kiel dominated much of the game but it was the hosts that coped better with their various absentees.
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Matchday 21 Review: Referees in the spotlight, manages under pressure, Vasiliadis and Männel impress
The standard of refereeing in the 2. Bundesliga has unfortunately come into the spotlight yet again, with events in Kiel and Hamburg over the weekend highlighting the issue. Of course, when referees even in the Bundesliga or Premier League barely know their arse from their elbow, what hope do those in the second tier have?Continue reading “Matchday 21 Review: Referees in the spotlight, manages under pressure, Vasiliadis and Männel impress”
Matchday 20 Review: Braunschweig miss their fans, VAR controversary, Karlsruhe Super Bowl move
A look back on the weekend’s 2. Bundesliga action, as Braunschweig rue the missing 12th man in their derby defeat
Matchdays 18 & 19 Review: Pressure piles on Nürnberg, Karlsruhe flying, Kleindienst return
1. FC Nürnberg’s return to the 2. Bundesliga last year after a season in the Bundesliga couldn’t have gone much worse, with a succession of coaches failing to halt the side, and just Fabian Schleusener and a matter of seconds separating them from a second-successive descent. This year, it was meant to be different. InContinue reading “Matchdays 18 & 19 Review: Pressure piles on Nürnberg, Karlsruhe flying, Kleindienst return”
Transfers: Bochum sign Holtmann, St. Pauli and Braunschweig also strengthen
Holtmann leaves Mainz after four years, having previously played for Braunschweig, having made just 29 appearances for the Bundesliga club.
Kiel confirm Fin Bartels return
The attacker returns to the club from Werder Bremen after 13 years away.
Finn Porath signs long-term Kiel contract
Holstein Kiel attacker Finn Porath has extended his contract and will remain with the club until 2023.
Niklas Hauptmann joins Kiel on loan
Holstein Kiel have announced the signing of midfielder Niklas Hauptmann on a year’s loan from 1. FC Köln.
Holstein Kiel sign new goalkeeper as six players leave
Holstein Kiel have added to their squad yet again with the signing of goalkeeper Thomas Dähne from Polish Ekstraklasa side Wisła Płock.
2. Bundesliga Round-Up – Karlsruhe secure survival and Nürnberg face play-off
In a dramatic final day in the 2. Bundesliga, Karlsruher SC came from behind to beat SpVgg Greuther Fürth and condemn 1. FC Nürnberg to a play-off.