German-Ghanaian footballer Christopher Adjei-Antwi scored twice to inspire FC Paderborn to 3-1 comeback win at home.
Sometimes only one action is needed - and suddenly it starts to run again. So Philipp Klement grabbed the ball in the 75th minute on Sunday, turned short and scored in the second division home game against FC Ingolstadt from 23 meters, the 1-1 for SC Paderborn . And all that had previously seemed laborious and complicated, henceforth again had the momentum and determination that distinguishes the SCP under coach Steffen Baumgart. In the end, thanks to a brace from Christopher Antwi-Adjei, the home side made a happy 3-1 home win .
It was the first three after three consecutive winless games in a row. "We did not do well until 1: 1. We had not gained any self-confidence in the past few weeks. That one noticed. Our game lacked the matter of course ", judged SCP goalkeeper Leopold Zingerle, who was by far the best player on the field that day .
Sports chief Krösche expresses criticism
So the hosts had a hard hour for a good hour. On the wings, the SCP prevailed rarely. In the central midfield Philipp Klement and Sebastian Vasiliadis lacked for long stretches of their usual presence. The strikers Sven Michel and Ben Zolinski barely came to a close. "We missed everything in the first 70 minutes, which distinguishes us," said the usual critical SCP Sport CEO Markus Krösche and put up the following bill: "We were missing five to ten percent and if that is missing, reduce we equal our chances of victory by 50 percent. "
But even on Sunday, once again showed the quality that is perhaps even the greatest quality of this team: So threw the Baumgart protégés even on days when a little unsuccessful, never the shotgun in the grain. For example, the game against Ingolstadt was the ninth season game, in which the SCP managed to score after falling behind. "For many, that's a matter of course. But it's not a matter of course that the guys always stay tuned in and come back like that, "said Baumgart, adding:" The situation was very difficult after three games without a win, but the boys helped each other out and after the 1-1 win played. " "That's when we moved much better. After the compensation we were present and courageous. Before that there might have been a bit of tension in the game, "Krösche said.
After the international break we go to Berlin.The fact is: With 41 points, the SCP can finally make a catch behind the actual season goal relegation. And suddenly, relegation place three is only six points away. The 1st FC Union Berlin, where the Paderborns are playing on Saturday, March 30, occupies just that third place.
But first it's time for the international break. Chief coach Baumgart has given his protégés initially two days off, before this Wednesday, March 20, at 19 o'clock a test match at Fortuna snakes is pending. This week follows a non-public test against 1. FC Cologne, before a training-free weekend is waiting. Even Bernard Tekpetey, Jamilu Collins and Mohamed Dräger would have done a few days off certainly good. However, they are on international duty for Ghana, Nigeria and Tunisia .