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RB Leipzig Edges Out Holstein Kiel in Tense Bundesliga Encounter
RB Leipzig secured a 2-0 victory over Holstein Kiel at the Holstein-Stadion in Kiel on December 7th, 2024, in a tightly contested Bundesliga matchday 13 clash. The game was characterized by a tense atmosphere and disciplinary issues, with a total of eight yellow cards shown to players from both sides.
Benjamin Sesko opened the scoring for Leipzig in the 27th minute with a well-taken goal. Holstein Kiel enjoyed more possession (55%) and attempted more shots (15), but only 5 of them were on target. Leipzig, despite having less possession (45%), proved more clinical, adding a second goal through a penalty converted by André Silva in the 69th minute. Despite Kiel’s territorial dominance, Leipzig’s efficiency in front of goal and superior shots on target were ultimately decisive. The match, officiated by Florian Badstubner, was played before a passionate crowd in Kiel, Germany.
Substitutions holstein kiel: at minute 46 S. Skrzybski came in and M. Knudsen went out., at minute 62 L. Holtby came in and A. Gigovic went out., at minute 74 A. Bernhardsson came in and M. Schulz went out., at minute 80 B. Pichler came in and S. Machino went out.
Substitutions rb leipzig: at minute 63 L. Klostermann came in and L. Geertruida went out., at minute 63 Andre Silva came in and B. Sesko went out., at minute 63 X. Schlager came in and A. Haidara went out., at minute 90 K. Kampl came in and A. Vermeeren went out., at minute 90 F. Sakar came in and C. Baumgartner went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Holstein Kiel
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RB Leipzig
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