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15 December 2024

FC Ingolstadt Thrashes SV Wehen Wiesbaden 5-2

Defensive Mistakes Doom Wiesbaden as Ingolstadt Claims Valuable Points

On December 14, 2024, at the BRITA-Arena, FC Ingolstadt showcased their prowess with a commanding 5-2 victory over SV Wehen Wiesbaden during the 18th matchday of the 3rd Liga. The visitors capitalized on defensive errors from the home side, leading to their triumph, which pushed them higher up the league table.

The match kicked off with both teams eager to state their claims, but it was the visiting team who settled quicker. Benjamin Kanuric opened the scoring for Ingolstadt at the 25-minute mark after capitalizing on a mistake from SVWW's Justin Janitzek, who lost possession near the box. Kanuric wasted no time and netted from close range, putting his team 1-0 up.

Just seven minutes later, Deniz Zeitler doubled the lead for the Schanzer, thanks to another blunder by the home defense. Orestis Kiomourtzoglou failed to control the ball effectively, allowing Max Besuschkow to intercept and set up Zeitler for the easy finish. This made it 2-0 before halftime, leaving the home fans concerned.

Despite going down at the break, SV Wehen Wiesbaden had hope, especially after Fatih Kaya had earlier missed a great opportunity to score when he failed to convert from close range within the first couple of minutes. The second half began with the hosts searching for answers, but Ingolstadt’s imposing presence on the field proved too much.

Just before the hour mark, Zeitler reinforced Ingolstadt's dominance, scoring again at the 57th minute to make it 3-0. Receiving a well-placed ball from Felix Keidel, Zeitler struck unchallenged from five meters out. Finally, the home team found the back of the net two minutes later when Kaya netted Wiesbaden's first goal, making it 1-3 with his powerful strike from outside the area, which hit the inside of the post before going in.

The game quickly escalated, as Ingolstadt responded with Sebastian Grönning's effective play, scoring his first of two goals just after the 74-minute mark to extend the lead to 4-1. This followed his earlier effort, taking advantage of another defensive mix-up and firing in from just inside the box.

Grönning added to his tally two minutes later from the penalty spot, following another foul by SV Wehen, this time committed by Ben Nink, sealing the score at 5-1. Kaya managed to get another consolation goal for the hosts late on, scoring his second of the match to finish at 2-5.

Wiesbaden’s coach, Nils Döring, was visibly frustrated post-match, stating, “Four of the five goals should not happen. We need to take responsibility; these mistakes cost us valuable points.” His side struggled to cope with the tactical efficiency of Ingolstadt, who consistently capitalized on defensive errors throughout the match.

With this result, FC Ingolstadt climbed to fifth place on the table with 29 points, overtaking Wiesbaden, who now sits at seventh with 27 points. Ingolstadt’s coach Sabrina Wittmann praised her team's performance, emphasizing their ability to exploit the mistakes of their opponents effectively.

The attendance for the match was recorded at 3,025 fans, who witnessed the home team’s disappointing display. SVWW must now regroup as they prepare for their next match against Alemannia Aachen on December 21, 2024, with hopes of rectifying their recent form. The game is set to kick off at 16:30 local time as both teams look to improve their standings as the season continues.

Looking forward, both teams have significant challenges ahead, but the narrative of the match remains clear. Ingolstadt’s ability to forge opportunities and maintain composure under pressure proved decisive, whereas Wiesbaden’s lapses cost them dearly. The result left fans pondering the next steps for both teams as they navigate the competitive third division.