Holstein Kiel celebrates its first win of the season in Fürth with 2-0!

Holstein Kiel celebrates its first win of the season in Fürth with 2-0!

In a thrilling duel, Holstein Kiel achieved its first victory in the 2nd Bundesliga on August 24, 2025. After two defeats in the first games of the season, the team from Kiel triumphed 2-0 against SpVgg Greuther Fürth in the Sportpark Ronhof, in front of 11,005 enthusiastic spectators. New striker Jonas Therkelsen took the lead in the 31st minute after cleverly rounding Fürth goalkeeper Pelle Boevink. John Tolkin's goal in injury time in the 90th + 5th minute capped a successful afternoon for Kiel.

Although Fürth dominated the game in the early stages, they were unable to create any clear chances. Mathias Olesen narrowly missed the goal with a powerful shot from 50 meters in the third minute. Kiel, on the other hand, was more efficient: Phil Harres had the first good opportunity in the 6th minute, followed by a shot from David Zec in the 19th minute. Therkelsen's goal came when Kiel got a better grip on the game after a strong counterattack. Despite good opportunities, including a shot from Steven Skrzybski, which was missed by the Fürth goalkeeper in the 50th minute, Kiel only managed their second goal in the final minute.

A game of missed opportunities

The hosts pushed hard for an equalizer in the second half. Noel Futkeu had the best opportunity in the 76th minute when he missed the goal from close range. A possible penalty decision was not given in this situation, which only increased the frustration among the Fürth supporters. Despite several dangerous situations in the final minutes, the efforts did not have the desired result.

With this win, Kiel can gain new hope in the relegation battle after being relegated from the first division last season. The current 2025/2026 season promises exciting games and high viewership numbers, which recently even reached 99 percent. According to the current market value ranking, Kiel is the most valuable club in the league, which further increases the expectations of the team. Sports show reports that the next opponents for Kiel will be Hanover on August 30th and 1. FC Magdeburg for Fürth.

The season has just begun and fans can look forward to more exciting games. A particular focus is on the upcoming games, where both teams want to show what they can do. Statista highlights that the 2nd Bundesliga's highest income comes from media exploitation and advertising, which provides an additional incentive for the teams to improve their performance and attract viewers.

Finally, it should be noted that the team under coach Marcel Rapp was able to provide the right impetus with the win against Fürth. The fans hope that this is the start of a positive series and that Kiel will continue to show its typical fighting spirit in the next few weeks.