Match report

1. FC Magdeburg Defeats Hertha BSC 2-0 in Bundesliga 2 Clash

Hertha BSC
Hertha BSC
0–2
FT
1. FC Magdeburg
1. FC Magdeburg
Dec 7, 2025

In a stunning upset, 1. FC Magdeburg secured a 2-0 win over Hertha BSC in their crucial 2. Bundesliga clash. Despite early setbacks with two yellow cards within the first ten minutes, Magdeburg's resilience and strategic substitutions played a key role in their victory.

Key Facts

  • • Final score: Hertha BSC 0-2 1. FC Magdeburg
  • • A. Nollenberger scored the first goal for Magdeburg at minute 74.
  • • R. Ghrieb netted the second and final goal in injury time, with an assist from D. Stalmach.
  • • Hertha BSC saw several key substitutions including K. Sessa replacing D. Demme and L. Schuler substituting D. Kownacki.

Lineups

Hertha BSC

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 T. Ernst (G)
  • 42 D. Zeefuik (D)
  • 44 L. Gechter (D)
  • 27 N. Kolbe (D)
  • 33 M. Karbownik (D)
  • 30 P. Seguin (M)
  • 6 D. Demme (M)
  • 11 F. Reese (M)
  • 10 M. Cuisance (M)
  • 22 M. Winkler (M)
  • 9 D. Kownacki (F)

Substitutes

  • 35 M. Gersbeck
  • 2 J. Eitschberger
  • 8 K. Sessa
  • 14 M. Krattenmacher
  • 17 S. Gronning
  • 18 L. Schuler
  • 24 J. D. Thorsteinsson
  • 37 T. Leistner
  • 41 P. Klemens

1. FC Magdeburg

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 D. Reimann (G)
  • 19 L. Musonda (D)
  • 5 T. Muller (D)
  • 28 M. Geschwill (D)
  • 17 A. Nollenberger (D)
  • 21 F. Michel (M)
  • 25 S. Gnaka (M)
  • 8 L. Ulrich (M)
  • 10 N. Pesch (F)
  • 22 M. Zukowski (F)
  • 23 B. Atik (F)

Substitutes

  • 30 N. Kruth
  • 3 A. Hoti
  • 7 H. Bockhorn
  • 27 P. Hercher
  • 6 D. Stalmach
  • 14 A. El-Zein
  • 29 R. Ghrieb
  • 9 M. Breunig
  • 39 K. Diawara

Timeline

  1. 1. FC Magdeburg
    6' 1. FC Magdeburg Card · Yellow Card
    N. Pesch

    Foul

  2. 1. FC Magdeburg
    10' 1. FC Magdeburg Card · Yellow Card
    Max Geschwill

    Foul

  3. 1. FC Magdeburg
    61' 1. FC Magdeburg subst · Substitution 1
    Off: N. Pesch · On: M. Breunig
  4. Hertha BSC
    65' Hertha BSC subst · Substitution 1
    Off: D. Demme · On: K. Sessa
  5. Hertha BSC
    65' Hertha BSC subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Winkler · On: M. Krattenmacher
  6. 1. FC Magdeburg
    70' 1. FC Magdeburg subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Mateusz Żukowski · On: H. Bockhorn
  7. 1. FC Magdeburg
    71' 1. FC Magdeburg subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Lubambo Musonda · On: R. Ghrieb
  8. 1. FC Magdeburg
    74' 1. FC Magdeburg Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Nollenberger · Assist: Barış Atik
  9. Hertha BSC
    75' Hertha BSC subst · Substitution 3
    Off: D. Kownacki · On: L. Schuler
  10. Hertha BSC
    81' Hertha BSC subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Deyovaisio Zeefuik · On: S. Gronning
  11. Hertha BSC
    81' Hertha BSC subst · Substitution 5
    Off: P. Seguin · On: J. D. Thorsteinsson
  12. 1. FC Magdeburg
    82' 1. FC Magdeburg subst · Substitution 4
    Off: A. Nollenberger · On: P. Hercher
  13. 1. FC Magdeburg
    82' 1. FC Magdeburg subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Barış Atik · On: D. Stalmach
  14. 1. FC Magdeburg
    90'+11 1. FC Magdeburg Card · Yellow Card
    R. Ghrieb
  15. 1. FC Magdeburg
    90' 1. FC Magdeburg Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Ghrieb · Assist: D. Stalmach

Match Stats

Stat Hertha BSC 1. FC Magdeburg
Fouls 16 7
Pass Accuracy 79% 83%
Offsides 1 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 19 18
Corners 7 5
Total Passes 396 432
Yellow Cards 0 3
Blocked Shots 8 3
Shots on Target 5 5
xG 2.53 2.95
Shots off Target 6 10
Possession 49% 51%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 314 358
Shots Inside Box 13 16
Saves 3 5
Shots Outside Box 6 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Despite receiving two yellow cards within the first ten minutes, 1. FC Magdeburg managed to control the game's tempo effectively.
  • ▸ A. Nollenberger's goal in the 74th minute marked a significant shift, providing Magdeburg with the lead and momentum going into the final quarter of the match.