Erzgebirge Aue secured a significant 2-0 away victory against SV Wehen Wiesbaden at Brita-Arena on Saturday, March 1, 2025. This win marks Aue's second consecutive victory, solidifying their position in the middle of the league standings.
The match began with both teams cautious, but Aue quickly demonstrated their offensive threat. The first big chance came when Aue’s forward Ali Loune fired just wide after gaining space outside the box. On the other side, Wiesbaden’s Moritz Flotho also missed the target, struggling to find any rhythm early on.
At the 31-minute mark, Wiesbaden’s Fatih Kaya almost capitalized on a mistake from Aue defender Steffen Nkansah, whose poor back pass allowed Kaya to break through. Aue goalkeeper Martin Männel showcased his quick reflexes, denying Kaya’s shot with two brilliant saves, keeping the score level.
It was Aue who struck first, just before halftime. A well-placed lob from Marcel Bär found Mika Clausen, who coolly slotted the ball past Wiesbaden’s keeper to put Aue up 1-0 at the 43rd minute. Aue nearly extended their lead right before the break, but Clausen’s follow-up shot went just wide of the post.
Coach Jens Härtel made changes at halftime, but Wiesbaden emerged with more intensity, pushing Aue’s defense. Kaya quickly went for another chance with a powerful shot, but Männel was once again up to the task, demonstrating his solid performance throughout the match.
Wiesbaden continued pressing but were met with resilience from Aue's defense. Moments later, Männel saved another effort, this time from Flotho, who headed narrowly over the bar. Despite Wiesbaden's attempts to equalize, Aue's efficient counterattack sealed the match. Clausen set up Marvin Stefaniak, who found the net with precision at the 62-minute mark, increasing Aue’s lead to 2-0.
The match continued with Aue maintaining control, showing great composure under pressure. The home team failed to find their footing, showing frustrations as Aue effectively shut down their offensive maneuvers. Wiesbaden's aspirations for the game faded with each passing minute as their attacks became more disorganized.
Aue could have added to their tally, particularly when Stefaniak opted for individual play late on, dribbling rather than shooting alone on goal. Nonetheless, the 2-0 scoreline held until the final whistle, confirming Aue’s well-earned victory.
The match statistics highlighted the disciplined performances by Aue, both tactically and defensively. With this victory, they improved to 37 points, moving level with Wiesbaden, who now face challenges to remain competitive within the playoff spots of the league. Meanwhile, Wehen Wiesbaden's hopes of reaching the second Bundesliga now appear more distant after this disappointing result.
Aue's next match is set against Viktoria Köln, as they look to extend their winning momentum, aiming for consistency amid the fluctuated results this season.