Match report

FC St. Pauli Draws 1-1 with Karlsruher SC in 2nd Bundesliga

FC St. Pauli
FC St. Pauli
1–1
FT
Karlsruher SC
Karlsruher SC
May 28, 2023

FC St. Pauli held off visitors from Karlsruher SC to secure a hard-fought 1-1 draw at the Millerntor-Stadion in the 2nd Bundesliga matchday. The game was characterized by intense defensive battles and crucial goal-scoring moments that had fans on the edge of their seats.

Key Facts

  • • Karlsruher SC took an early lead with a goal from F. Schleusener in the 45th minute, assisted by M. Kaufmann.
  • • FC St. Pauli equalized with a goal from L. Paqarada in the 58th minute.
  • • Both teams saw multiple yellow cards, with notable fouls leading to cautions for players like Luca Zander (St. Pauli) and Paul Nebel (Karlsruher SC).
  • • Several substitutions were made throughout the match on both sides.

Lineups

FC St. Pauli

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 22 N. Vasilj (G)
  • 18 J. Medić (D)
  • 8 E. Smith (D)
  • 3 K. Mets (D)
  • 2 M. Saliakas (M)
  • 7 J. Irvine (M)
  • 10 M. Hartel (M)
  • 23 L. Paqarada (M)
  • 24 C. Metcalfe (F)
  • 26 E. Saad (F)
  • 13 L. Daschner (F)

Substitutes

  • 20 A. Aremu
  • 34 I. Matanović
  • 19 L. Zander
  • 11 J. Eggestein
  • 21 L. Ritzka
  • 25 A. Dźwigała
  • 15 M. Beifus
  • 27 D. Otto
  • 30 S. Burchert

Karlsruher SC

Formation: 4-3-1-2

Starting XI

  • 35 M. Gersbeck (G)
  • 2 S. Jung (D)
  • 3 D. Gordon (D)
  • 22 C. Kobald (D)
  • 18 D. Brosinski (D)
  • 17 L. Cueto (M)
  • 6 L. Jensen (M)
  • 26 P. Nebel (M)
  • 10 M. Wanitzek (M)
  • 24 F. Schleusener (F)
  • 14 M. Kaufmann (F)

Substitutes

  • 16 P. Heise
  • 31 T. Rossmann
  • 19 B. Zivzivadze
  • 7 S. Rapp
  • 21 M. Thiede
  • 40 L. Mirković
  • 1 K. Eisele
  • 9 M. Batmaz
  • 4 F. Ballas

Timeline

  1. Karlsruher SC
    16' Karlsruher SC subst · Substitution 1
    Off: D. Brosinski · On: P. Heise
  2. Karlsruher SC
    39' Karlsruher SC Card · Yellow Card
    L. Cueto

    Argument

  3. FC St. Pauli
    44' FC St. Pauli Card · Yellow Card
    K. Mets

    Foul

  4. Karlsruher SC
    45'+2 Karlsruher SC Goal · Normal Goal
    F. Schleusener · Assist: M. Kaufmann
  5. FC St. Pauli
    46' FC St. Pauli subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Irvine · On: A. Afeez
  6. FC St. Pauli
    58' FC St. Pauli Goal · Normal Goal
    L. Paqarada
  7. FC St. Pauli
    67' FC St. Pauli subst · Substitution 2
    Off: E. Saad · On: I. Matanovic
  8. Karlsruher SC
    68' Karlsruher SC subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Kaufmann · On: T. Rossmann
  9. Karlsruher SC
    73' Karlsruher SC Card · Yellow Card
    Paul Nebel

    Foul

  10. FC St. Pauli
    75' FC St. Pauli subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Saliakas · On: Luca Zander
  11. FC St. Pauli
    75' FC St. Pauli subst · Substitution 4
    Off: C. Metcalfe · On: J. Eggestein
  12. FC St. Pauli
    77' FC St. Pauli Card · Yellow Card
    Luca Zander

    Foul

  13. Karlsruher SC
    78' Karlsruher SC Card · Yellow Card
    Christoph Kobald

    Foul

  14. FC St. Pauli
    83' FC St. Pauli subst · Substitution 5
    Off: L. Paqarada · On: L. Ritzka
  15. Karlsruher SC
    85' Karlsruher SC subst · Substitution 3
    Off: F. Schleusener · On: B. Zivzivadze
  16. Karlsruher SC
    85' Karlsruher SC subst · Substitution 4
    Off: L. Jensen · On: S. Rapp
  17. Karlsruher SC
    85' Karlsruher SC subst · Substitution 5
    Off: L. Cueto · On: M. Thiede
  18. FC St. Pauli
    90' FC St. Pauli Card · Yellow Card
    L. Ritzka

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat FC St. Pauli Karlsruher SC
Fouls 5 13
Pass Accuracy 90% 74%
Offsides 1 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 13 8
Corners 4 4
Total Passes 566 279
Yellow Cards 3 3
Blocked Shots 1 2
Shots on Target 7 2
xG — —
Shots off Target 5 4
Possession 66% 34%
Accurate Passes 507 206
Shots Inside Box 5 6
Saves 1 6
Shots Outside Box 8 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The match turned in favor of Karlsruher SC with F. Schleusener's goal in the 45th minute, giving them a crucial lead.
  • ▸ FC St. Pauli responded strongly and equalized just minutes into the second half thanks to L. Paqarada’s effort at 58 minutes.