Leipzig also halts its slide in the league

Kiel too harmless for long periods

And his team delivered. The Champions League contenders struggled to create chances against the deep-lying cellar dwellers. However, the Saxons controlled the action in the first 45 minutes and deservedly led at the break.

Sesko made it 1-0 after a fine individual effort. After Holstein goalkeeper Timon Weiner had been able to save the Slovenian's first shot, Sesko was successful with the follow-up.

The Kielers fought with all their strength against the next defeat, but once again it became clear that the first first division team in Schleswig-Holstein's history simply lacks quality. Finn Porath only had the first chance for the hosts a minute before the half-time whistle.

Disputed penalty

After the break, Kiel finally acted more courageously. In particular, the substitution of Steven Skrzybski did the hosts good. The attacker had two chances to equalize. First Skrzybski failed to beat Gulacsi (58'), then he only hit the crossbar (66').

On the counter-attack, Leipzig made everything clear. After an alleged foul by Marvin Schulz on Loïs Openda, referee Florian Badstübner pointed to the penalty spot. André Silva, who had only just come on as a substitute, did not miss the chance and converted safely to make it 2-0.

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