Highlights
F. Heft
90'
+ 8
Summary
Magdeburg and Elversberg draw nil-nil. The hosts were in control of the match but despite many attempts could not score a goal, also because the strong Kristof made many saves. Elversberg fought until the end and can be very happy with the point.
Full-time
90'
+ 4
Ito keeps on fighting
The Japanese player battles for possession, perhaps too strongly, and is shown the yellow card.
90'
+ 4
90'
+ 2
Substitution
90'
+ 1
Seven minutes left!
Ito lays it back from the left again, Kaars only half-heartedly shoots - no problem for Kristof.
90'
Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 90 minutes
Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 90 minutes
Through high-end camera technology and machine learning, the speed of each player is evaluated in real time. Top speed then means, the fastest measured single frame of a player/game.
85'
Defender in
Is Sickinger brought on to help see out the draw?
85'
Substitution
84'
Long ball
Stock attempts a long ball into the box - too long for Gerezgiher.
82'
Next substitution
El-Zein goes off the pitch limping, Marusic comes on for the final offensive.
82'
Substitution
81'
Many attempts...
Goal attempts
14off target
3on target
6off target
3on target
79'
Plenty to play for
Magdeburg continues to push for the lead, especially Ito has livened up the game again.
75'
Substitution
74'
Ito shoots
The pressure is mounting. Ito makes a run down the left, cuts inside and has a crack - Kristof parries for a corner.
72'
Teixeira!
The attacker takes the ball directly on the right in the box, but Kristof can clear for a corner.
70'
Strong Şahin
Distance run (km)
8.7
9.5
Abu-Bekir El-Zein Semih Şahin
67'
Man down
Kristof catches Pinckert in the penalty area during a tackle, the centre-back then stays lying on the ground.
64'
Musonda!
Ito brings the ball in from the left into the back area, where Musonda sticks out his foot at the near post, but cannot get enough power behind the ball.
63'
New Man
Horst Steffen is also substituted, new signing Fisnik Asllani comes into the match.
62'
Substitution
61'
Substitution
61'
Double substitution
Christian Titz brings on Ito and Hercher. The very impressive Burcu leaves the pitch.
60'
Yellow card
Şahin comes from behind and catches Burcu.
60'
Substitution
56'
Collision
Schnellbacher and Heber crash into each other and stay down.
55'
Down the right
The home team can also pose a threat down the right wing with Musonda, but his attempt to play the ball into the middle gets blocked.
51'
Through pass
Feil is played through into the box, however it seems there was an offside in the build up.
50'
Danger again for Elversberg
On the left in the penalty area, Burcu dribbles through to the goal line again, where Pinckert clears the ball.
49'
Elversberg showing signs
The away side come out well and want to continue the momentum from the injury time at the end of the first half.
46'
Play resumes!
Elversberg bring on Dürholtz for Schmahl in the second half, no changes for Magdeburg.
Kick-off!
45'
+ 4
Substitution
45'
+ 4
Half-time in Magdeburg
It's goalless going into half-time. Magdeburg dominated the game and kept creating dangerous moves, especially through the very active Burcu. Apart from Kaars' disallowed goal from a corner, the hosts didn't have many clear chances though. Elversberg stood out mainly through counterattacks and put on some pressure towards the end of the half.
Half-time
45'
+ 2
Crossbar!
Stock takes the resulting free kick towards goal, the ball is deflected by the wall, turns from the right into the middle and hits the crossbar.
45'
First Yellow
Mathisen goes in with a strong tackle on Schnellbacher and gets cautioned. The striker from SVE has to receive treatment.
43'
Too high
El-Zein brings the ball from the right with a free kick in front of the goal, where Heber gets his head on it at the far post, but can't get properly behind the ball.
38'
Magdeburg pushing
El Hankouri dribbles well through on the left, but his cross doesn't find a taker in the middle. El-Zein's subsequent attempt from the edge of the box goes too centrally.
36'
Wasted chance
Kaars wins the ball well and makes his way towards goal down the left channel, he looks to cut inside but gets caught in traffic there.
33'
Burcu keeps coming
Once more the left winger cuts in from the flank towards goal and tries to lay it back into the middle, but the ball does not get past Pinckert and Kristof.
31'
Over!
The quick Burcu dribbles in from the left again, skillfully leaves Pinckert standing, and then shoots over. Another scare for the visiting defence.
30'
Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 30 minutes
Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 30 minutes
Through high-end camera technology and machine learning, the speed of each player is evaluated in real time. Top speed then means, the fastest measured single frame of a player/game.
29'
Elversberg battling
27'
Where is the gap?
The home side are moving the ball well, but Elversberg are standing firm and alert.
24'
Drinks break
Due to the high temperatures, the players are allowed to have a drink and refresh themselves. Despite the weather, the pace of the game remains high.
23'
Elversberg growing into the game
Magdeburg are allowing the visitors more of the ball, but the team from Saarland have not been able to do much with it so far.
21'
Balance of play
Possession (%)
7030
17'
Burcu again
The winger dribbles in from the left into the middle, but cannot get his shot on target.
14'
Deflected!
Burcu shoots just outside the penalty area, Le Joncour blocks the shot for a corner, which comes to nothing.
13'
Reimann in position
Fellhauer gets to the header in the box after a free kick from midfield and aims for the left corner - but the visiting team's goalkeeper is alert and can clear.
10'
Well combined
The hosts try to move forward through Teixeira and to serve Kaars in the middle, it is cleared for a corner - Kaars heads this in. However, offside is given.
10'
SituationNo goal
ReviewOffside?
DecisionNo goal
7'
Feeling each other out
Elversberg switch play quickly, but can't get organised in front of goal. Both teams are trying to find their way into the match.
5'
Dangerous ball
El Hankouri plays it back and almost gifts Feil with a great chance right in front of goal - but the attentive defence is able to rectify the mistake.
3'
Energetic start
The home side are looking to go on the attack and are pushing high up the pitch even when the opponents have possession.
1'
The action starts!
The ball is rolling in Magdeburg, conditions are excellent. Magdeburg kick off, who will make the better start?
Kick-off!
Starting line-up: SV Elversberg
Starting line-up: 1. FC Magdeburg
Two New Players for Elversberg
SVE coach Horst Steffen starts two new signings in Frederik Schmahl (TSG 1899 Hoffenheim II) and Elias Baum (Eintracht Frankfurt).
Many new faces for Magdeburg
Manager Christian Titz sends out five new FCM players from the start: Mathisen (Wehen Wiesbaden), Burcu (Union Berlin), El-Zein (Sandhausen), Musonda (AC Horsens) and Kaars (Helmond Sport).
How Elversberg line up
Kristof - Baum, Pinckert, Le Joncour, Neubauer, Fellhauer (c), Şahin, Feil, Stock, Schmahl, Schnellbacher
Here is Magdeburg's starting lineup
Reimann (c) - Hugonet, Mathisen, Heber, Burcu, Gnaka, El-Zein, Musonda, Teixeira, Kaars, El Hankouri
What Christian Titz says
"Everything starts from scratch. I'm looking forward to finally getting started again. We have the season opener at home on Saturday - we want to start with a home win. Together with the fans we want to grab the three points."
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What Horst Steffen says
"We look forward to a great start in Magdeburg. In both games last season it was an even match with chances on both sides and with a high ball possession rate for Magdeburg. That's what I'm preparing for again now. It will be an exciting duel for us to start with."
Getting comfortable
Elversberg will look to build on last season where they finished in 11th place in their first ever Bundesliga 2 season. They will start this season away from home at Magdeburg who finished three places below them last year, and will be hoping for a big improvement this year.
Hello and welcome!
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