Overview
- St. Pauli beat Karlsruher SC 2-0 at the Millerntor with goals from Abdoulie Ceesay and Lars Ritzka.
- The victory continued a four-match unbeaten run and marked the team’s second home win of the 2. Bundesliga season.
- Coach Marcel Rapp credited improved cohesion and clearer squad stability after early-season uncertainty caused by World Cup absences and transfer questions.
- Captain David Nemeth and teammate Eric Smith singled out collective defensive work and the ability to hold a lead as decisive factors in the win.
- In response to fan requests, the team began its post-match celebration near the players’ tunnel so players can come closer to supporters, a change the club says will be bedded in over coming matches.