Dresden on the Elbe River: Dynamo Dresden suffers a 1-2 defeat against 1. FC Magdeburg
In a closely contested East German derby on August 9, 2025, 1. FC Magdeburg secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Dynamo Dresden at the Rudolf-Harbig-Stadion.
The first half of the match was filled with excitement as both teams showcased their attacking prowess. Jean Hugonet opened the scoring for Magdeburg in the 28th minute with a header from a corner kick. The goal, a deflection off Laurin Ulrich and assisted by Baris Atik, marked Hugonet's 100th away goal for Magdeburg in the 2nd Bundesliga.
However, Dresden responded before halftime, with Christoph Daferner equalizing just before the break with a tap-in after clearing a loose ball. The score remained tied at 1-1 until the 45+1 minute, when Martijn Kaars scored the decisive goal for Magdeburg, slotting home a chance created from a quick counterattack following a blocked shot from Atik.
The second half saw Dresden dominating possession but lacking precision in attack. Magdeburg's defense held firm, securing their first away win against Dresden in 25 years and spoiling Dresden's start to the season.
Magdeburg's efficient finishing, scoring from a set piece and a fast counter, was a key factor in their victory. Despite Dresden's dominance, Magdeburg's pressing and set-piece effectiveness decided the critical moments.
Key Moment Summary:
| Minute | Event | Player | Description | |----------|-------------------------------|-----------------|-------------------------------------------| | 28' | Goal (0-1) | Jean Hugonet | Header from a corner kick | | 44' | Goal (1-1) | Christoph Daferner | Tap-in after clearing a loose ball | | 45'+1 | Goal (1-2) | Martijn Kaars | Slotting home a chance from a counterattack |
The match was witnessed by over 31,000 spectators, with Magdeburg's pressing and set-piece effectiveness proving decisive in the critical moments. The victory marked an important milestone for Magdeburg in Bundesliga 2, breaking a long-standing away curse in this local derby.
Baris Atik was involved in both goals scored by Magdeburg, with one goal and one assist. The rebound from Atik's blocked shot fell to Kaars in the penalty area, setting up the decisive goal.
The East derby between 1. FC Magdeburg and Dynamo Dresden ended with a score of 2-1, favouring Magdeburg. As the second half of the match continues, Magdeburg will aim to build on their victory and continue their strong start to the season.
FC Magdeburg's victory over Dynamo Dresden in the East German derby was significant, as it marked the team's first win against Dresden in away games for 25 years. This triumph, secured in the European leagues, showcased Magdeburg's prowess in football, with key contributions from players like Baris Atik who assisted Hugonet's 100th away goal in the 2nd Bundesliga.
