Multhaup Caps Off 4:3 Thriller In Sandhausen
SV Sandhausen’s four-game winless run came to an end as they earned a thrilling 4:3 victory over 1. FC Magdeburg on Matchday 13 of the 2. Bundesliga. A brace from Marcel Ritzmaier and a goal each from Janik Bachmann and Kevin Behrens helped Sandhausen overcome a 2:1 deficit to secure all three points at the BWT-Stadion am Hardtwald.
A Rollercoaster Of A Match
The match started brightly for Sandhausen, with Behrens putting the hosts ahead in just the fourth minute. However, Magdeburg hit back quickly, with Leon Bell Bell equalizing for the visitors just six minutes later. The game continued to be a rollercoaster ride, with both teams creating chances and testing the opposing goalkeepers.
Magdeburg took the lead for the first time in the 32nd minute, when Moritz-Broni Kwarteng found the back of the net. Sandhausen refused to be disheartened, and they equalized through Ritzmaier just before the break. The second half was just as action-packed, with Ritzmaier completing his brace in the 53rd minute to give Sandhausen the lead once again.
However, Magdeburg refused to give up, and they were rewarded for their persistence when Kwarteng scored his second goal of the game in the 72nd minute. With the scored locked at 3:3, it looked as though the match was heading for a draw. However, Sandhausen had one final twist in store.
Substitute Bachmann came off the bench to score a stunning winner in the 89th minute. The goal sent the BWT-Stadion am Hardtwald into raptures and secured a vital three points for Sandhausen.
Ritzmaier's Heroics
Marcel Ritzmaier was the hero for Sandhausen, scoring twice to lead them to victory. The 29-year-old striker has now scored six goals in his last six appearances for Sandhausen, and he is quickly becoming a fan-favorite at the club.
Ritzmaier's first goal came in the 43rd minute, just before the break. He reacted quickly to a loose ball in the box and fired a low shot into the bottom corner. His second goal was even better, as he latched onto a long ball from Behrens and lobbed the ball over the Magdeburg goalkeeper.
Bachmann's Impact
Janik Bachmann made a significant impact after coming off the bench in the 75th minute. The 22-year-old midfielder scored a stunning winner in the 89th minute, ensuring that Sandhausen claimed all three points.
Bachmann's goal was a moment of brilliance. He received a pass on the left wing and drove into the Magdeburg penalty area. He then cut inside and fired a low shot into the bottom corner. The goal sparked wild celebrations on the Sandhausen bench and among the home fans.
Conclusion
SV Sandhausen's 4:3 victory over 1. FC Magdeburg was a thrilling end-to-end encounter. The match featured six goals, several lead changes, and a dramatic late winner. Marcel Ritzmaier and Janik Bachmann were the heroes for Sandhausen, with both players scoring vital goals to secure all three points.
The victory moves Sandhausen up to 11th place in the 2. Bundesliga table. They will be looking to build on this result when they travel to face Fortuna Düsseldorf on Matchday 14.
