Match report

Karlsruher SC Defeats Holstein Kiel 3-2 in Thrilling 2. Bundesliga Clash

Karlsruher SC
Karlsruher SC
3–2
FT
Holstein Kiel
Holstein Kiel
May 16, 2021

Karlsruher SC emerged victorious against Holstein Kiel with a 3-2 scoreline in a thrilling 2. Bundesliga match. The match featured early goals from both sides, with P. Hofmann and M. Batmaz ensuring Karlsruher's lead, securing a vital three points for their campaign.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Karlsruher SC 3–2 Holstein Kiel
  • • Goals: M. Batmaz (52') and P. Hofmann (60', 76') for Karlsruher SC; J. Serra (41') and A. Mühling (pen, 84') for Holstein Kiel
  • • Yellow Cards: A. Ignjovski (Holstein Kiel), P. Hofmann (Karlsruher SC), P. Heise (Karlsruher SC)
  • • Substitutions: F. Reese, J. Meffert, Jannik Dehm (Holstein Kiel); T. Breithaupt, B. Gueye, D. Kother, R. Bormuth (Karlsruher SC)

Lineups

Karlsruher SC

Formation: 4-5-1

Starting XI

  • 35 M. Gersbeck (G)
  • 2 S. Jung (D)
  • 16 P. Heise (D)
  • 6 K. Wimmer (D)
  • 21 M. Thiede (M)
  • 22 C. Kobald (D)
  • 8 J. Gondorf (M)
  • 10 M. Wanitzek (M)
  • 38 T. Breithaupt (M)
  • 33 P. Hofmann (F)
  • 31 M. Batmaz (M)

Substitutes

  • 4 L. Fröde
  • 24 B. Gueye
  • 19 D. Kother
  • 32 R. Bormuth
  • 1 M. Kuster
  • 3 D. Gordon
  • 23 D. Carlson
  • 9 X. Amaechi
  • 34 J. Rabold

Holstein Kiel

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 21 T. Dähne (G)
  • 15 J. van den Bergh (D)
  • 24 H. Wahl (D)
  • 20 J. Dehm (D)
  • 19 S. Lorenz (D)
  • 31 F. Bartels (F)
  • 8 A. Mühling (M)
  • 26 J. Meffert (M)
  • 7 Lee Jae-Sung (M)
  • 11 F. Reese (F)
  • 23 J. Serra (F)

Substitutes

  • 27 F. Porath
  • 36 N. Hauptmann
  • 25 P. Neumann
  • 29 J. Mees
  • 33 B. Girth
  • 32 J. Sterner
  • 1 I. Gelios
  • 3 M. Komenda
  • 22 A. Ignjovski

Timeline

  1. Holstein Kiel
    ?' Holstein Kiel Card · Yellow Card
    A. Ignjovski

    Argument

  2. Holstein Kiel
    41' Holstein Kiel Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Serra · Assist: A. Mühling
  3. Karlsruher SC
    42' Karlsruher SC Card · Yellow Card
    P. Hofmann

    Foul

  4. Karlsruher SC
    52' Karlsruher SC Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Batmaz · Assist: J. Gondorf
  5. Karlsruher SC
    60' Karlsruher SC Goal · Normal Goal
    P. Hofmann · Assist: M. Wanitzek
  6. Holstein Kiel
    61' Holstein Kiel subst · Substitution 1
    Off: F. Reese · On: F. Porath
  7. Holstein Kiel
    74' Holstein Kiel subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Meffert · On: N. Hauptmann
  8. Holstein Kiel
    74' Holstein Kiel subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Jannik Dehm · On: P. Neumann
  9. Karlsruher SC
    76' Karlsruher SC Goal · Normal Goal
    P. Hofmann · Assist: M. Batmaz
  10. Karlsruher SC
    82' Karlsruher SC subst · Substitution 1
    Off: T. Breithaupt · On: L. Frode
  11. Holstein Kiel
    82' Holstein Kiel subst · Substitution 4
    Off: F. Bartels · On: J. Mees
  12. Holstein Kiel
    82' Holstein Kiel subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Lee Jae-Sung · On: B. Girth
  13. Karlsruher SC
    83' Karlsruher SC Card · Yellow Card
    P. Heise

    Foul

  14. Holstein Kiel
    84' Holstein Kiel Goal · Penalty
    A. Mühling
  15. Karlsruher SC
    89' Karlsruher SC subst · Substitution 2
    Off: P. Hofmann · On: B. Gueye
  16. Karlsruher SC
    89' Karlsruher SC subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Batmaz · On: D. Kother
  17. Karlsruher SC
    90'+5 Karlsruher SC subst · Substitution 4
    Off: M. Wanitzek · On: R. Bormuth
  18. Holstein Kiel
    90' Holstein Kiel Var · Goal cancelled
    J. Serra

Match Stats

Stat Karlsruher SC Holstein Kiel
Fouls 14 10
Pass Accuracy 78% 77%
Offsides 1 3
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 10 11
Corners 2 9
Total Passes 389 383
Yellow Cards 2 1
Blocked Shots 3 3
Shots on Target 4 2
Shots off Target 3 6
Possession 49% 51%
Accurate Passes 305 293
Shots Inside Box 7 8
Saves 0 1
Shots Outside Box 3 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The early goal by J. Serra for Holstein Kiel was quickly countered by M. Batmaz and P. Hofmann, who scored for Karlsruher SC within 10 minutes, turning the momentum in favor of Karlsruher.
  • ▸ Holstein Kiel's late penalty goal by A. Mühling narrowed the gap to 3-2, but Karlsruher SC held on to secure the win and three crucial points in the 2. Bundesliga.