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FC Nürnberg won: FC Magdeburg 3-4 FC Nürnberg in the 2. Bundesliga (Round 21) on Sat, 8 Feb 2025 at Avnet Arena, Magdeburg. FC Magdeburg goals: Marcus Mathisen 27', Martijn Kaars 72', Jean Hugonet 78'. FC Nürnberg goals: Ondrej Karafiat 5', Robin Knoche 30' (pen), Jean Hugonet 33' (og), Julian Justvan 90'+4. Expected goals: 2.05-1.83. Possession: 66-34. Player of the match: Julian Justvan (8.8).
FC Nürnberg squeezed past FC Magdeburg 4-3 away from home at Avnet Arena on Saturday 8 February in 2. Bundesliga.
Ondrej Karafiat put FC Nürnberg ahead on 5' (0-1), Marcus Mathisen levelled for FC Magdeburg on 27' (1-1), Robin Knoche restored FC Nürnberg's lead from the penalty spot on 30' (1-2), an own goal by Jean Hugonet made it 1-3 on 33', Martijn Kaars pulled one back for FC Magdeburg on 72' (2-3), Jean Hugonet levelled for FC Magdeburg on 78' (3-3) and Julian Justvan restored FC Nürnberg's lead on 90+4' (3-4).
Julian Justvan's 90+4' strike proved decisive.
FC Magdeburg had 66% of the ball, shots were 22-10 (8-5 on target) and expected goals finished 2.05-1.83.
Julian Justvan (1. FC Nürnberg) was player of the match with an 8.8 rating.
Attendance: 23,883. Referee: Felix Prigan.
| FC Magdeburg | FC Nürnberg | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 66 | 34 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.05 | 1.83 |
| Total shots | 22 | 10 |
| Shots on target | 8 | 5 |
| Touches in opposition box | 40 | 11 |
| Big chances | 6 | 3 |
| Big chances missed | 5 | 1 |
| Accurate passes | 458 (86%) | 215 (75%) |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 3 |
| Corners | 10 | 2 |
| Total shots | 22 | 10 |
| Shots off target | 9 | 2 |
| Shots on target | 8 | 5 |
| Blocked shots | 5 | 3 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 15 | 5 |
FC Magdeburg (3-3-1-3): Dominik Reimann, Jean Hugonet, Marcus Mathisen, Daniel Heber, Philipp Hercher, Silas Gnaka, Alexander Nollenberger, Falko Michel, Livan Burcu, Martijn Kaars, Baris Atik
FC Nürnberg (3-4-2-1): Jan Reichert, Tim Drexler, Robin Knoche, Ondrej Karafiat, Oliver Villadsen, Berkay Yilmaz, Caspar Jander, Rafael Lubach, Julian Justvan, Stefanos Tzimas, Jens Castrop
8 league meetings since 2022: FC Magdeburg 3, draws 1, FC Nürnberg 4.
FC Nürnberg won, 3-4 (2. Bundesliga) on Sat, 8 Feb 2025.
Sat, 8 Feb 2025, 12:00 UTC at Avnet Arena, Magdeburg, 2. Bundesliga.
In 8 league meetings since 2022: FC Magdeburg 3 wins, 1 draws, FC Nürnberg 4 wins (goals 14-10).