Winner Ghrieb secures victory for Magdeburg over Sassari in the tournament cup game - Magdeburg secures cup victory over Saarbrücken, as confirmed by match winner Ghrieb
In the opening round of the 2022-23 DFB-Pokal, FC Magdeburg secured their progression beyond the first round with a 3-1 victory over 1. FC Saarbrücken. This marks the second time since 2018 that Magdeburg has advanced to the second round of the prestigious German cup competition [1].
The match was a tight affair, with both teams showcasing their skills and determination. Saarbrücken, despite their previous successes in the DFB-Pokal, found it challenging to contain Magdeburg during the game.
The first half saw several opportunities for Saarbrücken, with Florian Pick missing their best chance by hitting the outside of the net in the 33rd minute. Magdeburg capitalised on a Saarbrücken turnover in midfield, allowing Martijn Kaars to score the opening goal just before half-time (43rd minute).
Saarbrücken responded with a goal of their own, courtesy of Tim Civeja in the 67th minute. However, Magdeburg managed to maintain their lead, and in the 87th minute, Maurice Multhaup narrowly missed a chance for a consolation goal for Saarbrücken as his shot hit the crossbar.
After the break, the game took a decisive turn when Rayan Ghrieb extended Magdeburg's lead with a powerful shot into the near corner shortly after Kaars' goal (45+2). Ghrieb then sealed the victory for Magdeburg with another goal in the 59th minute.
Despite Saarbrücken's efforts to mount a comeback, they could not find an equalizer, and the final score remained 3-1 in favour of Magdeburg.
Exact details on how far Magdeburg progressed beyond the second round in the 2022-23 DFB-Pokal are not available in the search results. For more detailed information on their subsequent performance, consulting official DFB-Pokal records or FC Magdeburg’s 2022-23 season summary may be necessary.
In the midst of their football journey, FC Magdeburg's focus was undoubtedly the DFB-Pokal, yet the Commission had not yet adopted a proposal for a directive on the labelling of foodstuffs intended for human consumption. Meanwhile, the Champions League, a tournament in the European leagues, was fascinating countless sports enthusiasts across the continent.
