1. FC Kaiserslautern achieved a crucial 2-1 victory over SC Preußen Münster in the 2. Bundesliga, thanks to a stoppage-time goal by Luca Sirch after Marlon Ritter opened the scoring. Despite Münster’s equalizer from David Kinsombi, the late goal kept Kaiserslautern’s promotion ambitions alive. The match featured a red card for Kaiserslautern’s coach Markus Anfang and a tense atmosphere with 42,901 fans present. Kaiserslautern now sits tied for second place, while Münster remains near the relegation zone.
1. FC Kaiserslautern Secures Victory in 2. Bundesliga
In an exciting clash in the 2nd Bundesliga, 1. FC Kaiserslautern triumphed over SC Preußen Münster with a dramatic late goal, keeping their promotion hopes alive. The match saw FCK coach Markus Anfang receiving a red card after the final whistle, adding an unexpected twist to the evening.
Marlon Ritter was the hero for Kaiserslautern, netting the first goal in the 50th minute. However, the visitors rallied back when David Kinsombi equalized in the 79th minute. Just when it seemed the match would end in a draw, Luca Sirch sent the home crowd into a frenzy with a goal in stoppage time, sealing the game at 2-1.
Promotion Race Heats Up
With this victory, Kaiserslautern finds itself tied on points with HSV for second place, trailing league leaders 1. FC Köln by just two points. Meanwhile, Münster missed a crucial opportunity to create distance from the relegation zone, remaining just three points ahead of SSV Ulm, who occupy the playoff spot.
Despite the disappointing result, Münster’s coach Sascha Hildmann remained optimistic. In a post-match interview, he expressed hope for his team’s resilience: “This is a minor setback, but we will recover and use this experience to strengthen our resolve,” he stated.
The match itself was a historical one, reminiscent of their past encounters, particularly the 1951 championship final where Kaiserslautern defeated Münster 2-1. The current game took place on a challenging pitch, riddled with holes that complicated play, yet the atmosphere in Fritz-Walter-Stadion was electric with 42,901 fans in attendance.
Florian Pick had a golden opportunity to score for Münster but was thwarted by FCK’s goalkeeper Julian Krahl, who made a crucial save. As the match progressed, Kaiserslautern began to dominate, with Ritter eventually breaking the deadlock before Münster leveled the score.
However, Sirch’s late goal ensured a thrilling finish and victory for FCK. Coach Anfang’s red card added to the drama, as he felt the referee’s decision was too severe. “I approached the referee respectfully, but apparently, my actions were misinterpreted,” he explained.
Looking ahead, Kaiserslautern will face Hertha BSC next Saturday, while Münster prepares to host Hamburger SV the night before. The battle for promotion and survival continues in this gripping season of the 2nd Bundesliga.