Arminia Bielefeld secured a 2-0 victory over 1. FC Magdeburg on Friday evening, while SC Paderborn 07 edged out VfL Bochum 1-0 in a parallel match, marking the fifth round of the 2. Bundesliga season.
At the Bielefelder Alm, captain Mael Corboz opened the scoring for Bielefeld in the 52nd minute with a headed goal, assisted by Joel Grodowski. It marked Corboz’s first goal in the 2. Bundesliga. Grodowski then extended the lead ten minutes later, solidifying Bielefeld’s advantage. Despite holding a significant portion of possession, Magdeburg struggled to break down Bielefeld’s resolute defense.
The match in Paderborn presented a lengthy and competitive struggle, largely devoid of goals until the final moments. Both teams created several scoring opportunities, with Paderborn’s Sebastian Klaas hitting the crossbar in the 80th minute. Lucas Copado ultimately delivered the decisive goal in the 90th minute, converting a chance from an attack down the left side and sparking celebrations for the home supporters.
The wins allowed both Bielefeld and Paderborn to strengthen their positions in the mid-table, while Magdeburg and Bochum missed out on crucial points in their pursuit of the league’s top contenders.