Match report

Holstein Kiel Defeats Karlsruher SC 3–0 in 2. Bundesliga Clash

Holstein Kiel
Holstein Kiel
3–0
FT
Karlsruher SC
Karlsruher SC
Sep 21, 2025

Holstein Kiel delivered a strong performance to defeat Karlsruher SC by a score of 3–0, solidifying their position in the 2. Bundesliga standings. A. Kapralik and David Zec scored early goals, giving Holstein Kiel an unassailable lead before P. Harres sealed the win late in the game.

Key Facts

  • • Holstein Kiel defeated Karlsruher SC 3-0.
  • • A. Kapralik scored two goals, including a penalty at minute 11 and another at minute 25.
  • • David Zec added the second goal for Holstein Kiel in the 35th minute.
  • • P. Harres secured the final goal at minute 71.
  • • Karlsruher SC received three yellow cards, while Holstein Kiel had five.

Lineups

Holstein Kiel

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 21 J. Krumrey (G)
  • 26 D. Zec (D)
  • 5 C. Johansson (D)
  • 3 M. Komenda (D)
  • 11 A. Bernhardsson (M)
  • 15 K. Davidsen (M)
  • 24 M. Knudsen (M)
  • 47 J. Tolkin (M)
  • 20 A. Kapralik (F)
  • 10 J. Therkelsen (F)
  • 25 M. Muller (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 T. Weiner
  • 23 L. Rosenboom
  • 13 I. Nekic
  • 39 R. Wagner
  • 22 S. Schwab
  • 7 S. Skrzybski
  • 6 M. Ivezic
  • 29 N. Niehoff
  • 19 P. Harres

Karlsruher SC

Formation: 3-5-2

Starting XI

  • 1 C. Bernat (G)
  • 22 C. Kobald (D)
  • 28 M. Franke (D)
  • 6 N. Rapp (D)
  • 2 S. Jung (M)
  • 7 D. Burnic (M)
  • 16 A. Muller (M)
  • 10 M. Wanitzek (M)
  • 20 D. Herold (M)
  • 25 L. Egloff (F)
  • 24 F. Schleusener (F)

Substitutes

  • 30 R. Himmelmann
  • 4 M. Beifus
  • 36 R. Pinto Pedrosa
  • 11 P. Forster
  • 17 L. Opitz
  • 34 M. Kritzer
  • 9 R. Simic
  • 13 S. Fukuda
  • 35 R. Geller

Timeline

  1. Holstein Kiel
    11' Holstein Kiel Var · Penalty confirmed
    A. Kapralik
  2. Karlsruher SC
    11' Karlsruher SC Card · Yellow Card
    Hans Christian Bernat

    Foul

  3. Holstein Kiel
    25' Holstein Kiel Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Kapralik · Assist: Alexander Bernhardsson
  4. Karlsruher SC
    32' Karlsruher SC Card · Yellow Card
    Lilian Egloff

    Foul

  5. Holstein Kiel
    35' Holstein Kiel Goal · Normal Goal
    David Zec · Assist: J. Tolkin
  6. Holstein Kiel
    42' Holstein Kiel Card · Yellow Card
    Magnus Knudsen

    Foul

  7. Holstein Kiel
    45'+3 Holstein Kiel Card · Yellow Card
    David Zec

    Foul

  8. Karlsruher SC
    46' Karlsruher SC subst · Substitution 1
    Off: S. Jung · On: R. Pinto Pedrosa
  9. Karlsruher SC
    50' Karlsruher SC Card · Yellow Card
    Christoph Kobald

    Foul

  10. Holstein Kiel
    55' Holstein Kiel Card · Yellow Card
    R. Wagner

    Foul

  11. Karlsruher SC
    62' Karlsruher SC subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Christoph Kobald · On: M. Beifus
  12. Karlsruher SC
    62' Karlsruher SC subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Andreas Müller · On: P. Forster
  13. Holstein Kiel
    66' Holstein Kiel subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Therkelsen · On: S. Skrzybski
  14. Holstein Kiel
    66' Holstein Kiel subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Muller · On: P. Harres
  15. Karlsruher SC
    69' Karlsruher SC subst · Substitution 4
    Off: F. Schleusener · On: R. Simic
  16. Karlsruher SC
    69' Karlsruher SC subst · Substitution 5
    Off: N. Rapp · On: S. Fukuda
  17. Holstein Kiel
    71' Holstein Kiel Goal · Normal Goal
    P. Harres · Assist: Alexander Bernhardsson
  18. Holstein Kiel
    74' Holstein Kiel subst · Substitution 4
    Off: J. Tolkin · On: L. Rosenboom
  19. Holstein Kiel
    74' Holstein Kiel subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Marco Komenda · On: M. Ivezic
  20. Holstein Kiel
    78' Holstein Kiel Card · Yellow Card
    M. Ivezic

    Foul

  21. Holstein Kiel
    86' Holstein Kiel Card · Yellow Card
    A. Kapralik

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Holstein Kiel Karlsruher SC
Fouls 14 15
Pass Accuracy 84% 84%
Offsides 2 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 11 13
Corners 4 5
Total Passes 463 525
Yellow Cards 5 3
Blocked Shots 2 1
Shots on Target 4 4
xG — —
Shots off Target 5 8
Possession 46% 54%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 388 439
Shots Inside Box 10 10
Saves 4 1
Shots Outside Box 1 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The match turned decisively in favor of Holstein Kiel when A. Kapralik converted a penalty at minute 11 and followed up with another goal from Alexander Bernhardsson's assist at minute 25, putting them firmly in control.
  • ▸ With David Zec's goal in the 35th minute, Karlsruher SC found themselves three goals behind, which proved insurmountable despite their efforts to turn things around.