Eintracht Braunschweig has to tremble again in the 2nd Bundesliga to stay in the league. After picking up ten points in the previous four games, the Lower Saxony team lost the promoted duel against FC Magdeburg 1-1 (2-0) on Saturday evening. The lead over the relegation place could melt down to two points on Sunday.

Moritz Kwarteng gave FCM the lead in the 22nd minute. Tatsuya Ito made it 2-0 shortly after coming on as a substitute (63rd). Anthony Ujah brought Eintracht closer again (69th). With two great chances from Silas Gnaka (70') and Leon Bell (74'), the Magdeburg were closer to a third goal than the Braunschweig to the equalizer.

In front of 23,325 spectators, the visitors had a good free-kick chance through Baris Atik in the 5th minute. And that set the direction in this game.

After the two setbacks against Jahn Regensburg (2-2) and SV Sandhausen (1-2), coach Christian Titz's team was superior to the next direct competitor in the relegation battle this time in all respects. Magdeburg was better in terms of play, much faster in action and also won significantly more duels.

The Braunschweigers had picked up ten points from the previous four games and even ended FC St. Pauli's winning streak last Sunday. This time, however, Eintracht fell far short of their recent performances. Despite the vociferous fan support, Michael Schiele's team seemed erratic, unfocused and inhibited for a long time. Only Jannis Nikolaou (43') and Ujah (58') had good chances.

The fact that playmaker Immanuel Pherai is not yet fit again was particularly evident in this game. The Dutchman was back in the squad after his head injury, but was only substituted after an hour. Shortly thereafter, the score was 0-2.