The 21st matchday opener of the 2. Bundesliga saw 1. FC Magdeburg claim a 5-4 victory over Greuther Fürth at the Gieseler Park. The game was remarkable from the start: a corner from Brynjar Bjarnason gave the home side the early lead, but Magdeburg turned the tie around swiftly, taking a 5-1 advantage just 33 minutes in. Mateusz Zukowski netted twice for the visitors.
Fürth clawed back, with goals from Doni Arifi and Jan Elvedi cutting the deficit to 3-5 at halftime. In the second half, Sayf Ltaief added the fifth goal for Greuther Fürth to make it 4-5, yet Magdeburg held on for the win. The result leaves Greuther Fürth still at the bottom of the table, while Magdeburg edges higher, improving their position just above the relegation zone.
Meanwhile, the parallel match at the Preußen Münster Stadium ended 1-1, with no winner for either side. The game was evenly balanced from the start, but Münster capitalised on their chances more efficiently. In the 35th minute Imad Rondic scored for the hosts after a well‑placed through‑ball from captain Hendrix, beating keeper Horn with a gentle tap‑in. Bochum had several opportunities in the first half, most notably a big chance for Koji Miyoshi in the 14th minute, but the German keeper was too quick to deny the shot.
In the second half, Bochum pressed for a equaliser, with fresh legs such as Moritz Kwarteng and Oliver Olsen introduced, yet Münster’s defense stayed resolute and kept the visitors at bay. The win lifts Münster up to twelfth place in the standings, widening the gap to the relegation zone, while the result leaves Bochum still on the outside of the top half and with no chance to move further up the table. The match was characterised by intense duels and tactical changes, but neither side could alter the final scoreline.