Chemie Leipzig triumphs 3-1 against Hertha BSC II in the Alfred-Kunze!

Chemie Leipzig triumphs 3-1 against Hertha BSC II in the Alfred-Kunze!

A full Alfred Kunze Sports Park, 4999 spectators came together to witness a thrilling duel between BSG Chemie Leipzig and Hertha BSC II. But the home fans should not only experience an exciting, but also a weekly roller coaster ride of emotions. Because the encounter picked up speed early on. Hertha decided to make an exclamation point in the first attack of the game and made it 1-0 in the first minute through Eliyas Strasner. That was the start of the game and the spectators were immediately in high spirits LVZ reported.

But Chemie Leipzig didn't let the early deficit upset them and quickly got back into the game. In the 10th minute, Stanley Ratifo equalized and sent the home fans into a storm of celebration. Another 28 minutes later, Ratifo crowned his performance with a goal that gave his team a 2-1 lead - Julius Hoffmann provided the assist, and BSG took the reins from then on.

A play in two acts

After the half-time break, Chemie Leipzig continued the powerful game and increased its control over the action. The highlight of the game came in the 74th minute when Janik Mäder made it 3-1 after a nice attack. Ratifo's preparatory work was outstanding, not only excelling as a goalscorer but also as a playmaker. “Mäder finished unstoppably into the far corner,” was the assessment of MDR.

In the final phase, Hertha mobilized its forces again, which led to furious attacks. But in defense, Chemie's goalkeeper Horenburg could not be overcome. He saved outstanding shots in the 83rd and 90th minutes and secured the victory. Despite opportunities for Chemie Leipzig to make the result even clearer through Hoffmann and Lasse Timpelan, the score remained 3-1.

A look at the table

This victory was not only a liberation for Chemie Leipzig, but it also shows that the team has the potential to dominate games despite what was previously considered a weak attacking performance. Hertha, on the other hand, needs to work on its attacking style and defensive work, as they have the worst defense in the league so far. This is what the table currently looks like:

As the viewer numbers show, the league provides exciting encounters and lots of emotions. Those interested can find further information about the world of football here Kicker read up and always stay up to date. Because every game here is more than just a game - it is part of the regional football culture, which is particularly lively in Leipzig.