1. FC Nuremberg falls under new coach Weinzierl to a relegation zone. Even a "gift" from the opposing goalkeeper is not a help in the 1-2 draw against Magdeburg.
Nuremberg (dpa / lby) - Christian Mathenia didn't want to sugarcoat anything after the alarming home defeat of 1. FC Nürnberg against a footballing clearly better 1. FC Magdeburg. "When I look at the table, it's crystal clear that we're in a relegation battle," said the goalkeeper after the deserved 1-2 (0-0) on Sunday.
At the start of the final English week before the long World Cup break in the 2nd Bundesliga, the "Club" fell into a relegation zone under coach Markus Weinzierl, who was a beacon of hope. "The table is tight," Weinzierl remarked, but he didn't deny the blatant offensive shortcomings either. "We need more goals, more chances to score. We need to be more dangerous."
Defender Cristiano Piccini scored twice and was the match winner for the guests, who passed in the table. The Italian scored from a free kick (58th minute) and from the penalty spot (76th). The Nuremberg professionals again offered playful poverty in front of 30,377 spectators in the Max Morlock Stadium. It was significant that Magdeburg's goalkeeper Dominik Reimann made it 1-1 in the 64th minute with a curious own goal. Reimann let a back pass from Andreas Müller slip through into his goal after imprecisely accepting the ball.
"We get the gift," said Weinzierl - but it didn't inspire his team. "Your head plays a role when you have to win. We lack the lightness," said Weinzierl. "For us as a team, it's about showing a different face and developing more danger offensively," demanded Mathenia. Weinzierl reacted early, took out the ineffective Mats Möller Daehli and striker Kwadwo Duah at the break. "I could have replaced several - definitely," said the coach.
After the final whistle, there was a "clear announcement from the Capo" in the fan curve, as Mathenia reported: It was "not enough", was the accusation from the supporters. They now expected six points from the two games in Rostock and against Paderborn. "It's difficult for me to find optimism after the game," commented goalkeeper Mathenia on Capo's handicap.
The guests from Magdeburg were the team that played constructive football in the Max Morlock Stadium. What was missing for a long time were successful degrees. Connor Krempicki headed to the crossbar (34'). Piccini was there after a free kick. The central defender also converted the penalty after Christopher Schindler fouled Magdeburg captain Baris Atik.
The "Club" recorded only one exciting offensive scene before the break, but referee Nicolas Winter, even after looking at the video images, stuck to the decision not to punish Daniel Elfadli's bump against Nuremberg's Jens Castrop in the Magdeburg penalty area with a penalty (19.) . Fabian Nürnberger later missed the only major opportunity to take the lead from 13 meters (51').
