Relegation battle
Holstein Kiel wins dramatic 3-2 victory at VfL Bochum
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Holstein Kiel secured a crucial 3-2 away win against VfL Bochum in the 2. Bundesliga. After nine winless competitive matches, the Storks ended their poor run and closed the gap to the first non-relegation spot to one point.
Relegation-threatened 1. FC Köln has parted ways with coach Lukas Kwasniok following a 3:3 derby draw against Borussia Mönchengladbach. Co-coach René Wagner takes over on an interim basis, while assistant Frank Kaspari also departs. The club sits 15th, two points above the relegation playoff spot.
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After the defeat to 1. FC Nürnberg, Holstein Kiel captain Steven Skrzybski urged his teammates to convert chances more consistently. Despite a high xGoals value of 3.45, the Kiel side scored only two goals. The club has managed just 31 goals in 26 season matches.