Nuremberg celebrates dramatic victory: Klose brings a breath of fresh air to the team!

Nuremberg celebrates dramatic victory: Klose brings a breath of fresh air to the team!

On April 12, 2025, 1st FC Nürnberg achieved a surprising 2-1 win against 1. FC Kaiserslautern in the 2nd Bundesliga on the historic Betzenberg. With this success, Nuremberg shortens the gap to the Lauterer to just two points and now also has the opportunity to target the relegation place, since the distance there is only three points.

The triumph for the Nuremberg was not only an important step in the relegation battle, but also a personal success story for her coach Miroslav Klose, who was greeted by the fans with mixed feelings after his return to Kaiserslautern. While it was an emotional game for Klose, the Lauterers remained disappointed in view of the unfortunate defeat.

game course and goals

Fabio Gruber made the guests guided by hit the net after a corner kick. In the 68th minute, Mahir Emreli expanded the lead with a precise shot from the left angle after threw himself through the defense. Despite the two goals conceded, Kaiserslautern was not beaten. Marlon Ritter converted a penalty in the 72nd minute and thus reduced the gap to 1: 2.

The Lauterer dominated the game in many aspects. They exceeded the Nurembergers with 24 shots of goal, which only laid out five shots. Despite good opportunities, including two goals to the crossbar, they could not score any more goal. According to coach Markus Beginner, his team was the better team, but in the end it was Nuremberg who scored the important points.

outlook and next games

For the 1st FC Nürnberg, the struggle for relegation continues. In the next game, the team awaits SC Paderborn. Kaiserslautern will compete against Eintracht Braunschweig on April 19, 2025, where you want to retaliate for the bitter defeat against Nuremberg.

The current table situation increases the pressure on both teams, while the competition for the points in the second division continues to cede. The fans of both clubs can hope for exciting and hectic games in the coming time.