Darmstadt 98 secured a late 1-0 victory away to 1. FC Nürnberg in the second matchday of the 2. Bundesliga, while Preußen Münster and SC Paderborn 07 played to a 1-1 draw.
The match in Nuremberg began as a tightly contested affair, characterised by strong defensive displays from both sides. After the break, the home team asserted greater control, but were repeatedly denied by the excellent form of Darmstadt’s goalkeeper, Marcel Schuhen and the woodwork. The decisive moment arrived in the fourth minute of added time when Fraser Hornby headed a pass into the path of Killian Corredor, who finished with a low shot to make it 0-1 (90.+4).
At Preußenstadion, SC Paderborn took the lead in the 23rd minute through a header from Luis Engelns, following a period of disruption in the penalty area caused by a high cross. Münster responded in the 61st minute with a goal from Jano ter Horst, finishing a move initiated on the right flank, though the shot appeared to deflect slightly on its way in.
Both teams continued to press for a winning goal, but a combination of strong defensive work and attentive goalkeeping prevented any further scores. A collision near the sideline required medical attention for Münster’s Brackelmann, although he was ultimately able to resume playing. Numerous substitutions aimed to inject fresh energy into the game, but the match concluded with the points shared between the two sides.