Rostock/Magdeburg (dpa/mv) – After the first home win, second division soccer team 1. FC Magdeburg also wants to score points at FC Hansa Rostock. “We’ve been doing well in the league for a long time, but football is a result sport. If the result isn’t what you want, things are interpreted,” said coach Christian Titz on Thursday before the Ostderby (Saturday, 1 p.m. / Sky). Promoted Magdeburg has seven points after eight games and could overtake Rostock, who are two points better, with a win.
25,500 spectators are expected for the game. However, Titz warned less about the atmosphere than about the opponent. “It’s a game where we meet a team where it’s important to be there immediately. Otherwise it will be very uncomfortable,” warned the 51-year-old. You want to stabilize after the home win and deliver the same performance. The FCM had won 2-1 against Bundesliga relegated Fürth last matchday.
