Magdeburg's players were relieved after 17 minutes of stoppage time. But the mental exhaustion was also palpable. The past few weeks have left their mark. And the 3:0 victory against 1. Nürnberg had its rarity value. "Football is sometimes inexplicable - and that's the beauty of it," said coach Petrik Sander of 1. FC Magdeburg. Although the Elbe club remain bottom of the table, they are still in touch with the non-relegation places.
As has often been the case recently, FCM were the superior team against the Franconians, created the better scoring chances and did not allow the visitors to pose a goal threat for long periods. The decisive difference compared to the last three games: Magdeburg made the most of three of their scoring opportunities, winning confidently and deservedly.
