If you turned off your TV before the 90th minute this weekend, you missed the absolute essence of 2. Bundesliga football. Matchday 7 was a pure, unadulterated rollercoaster—highlighted by an absurd eight-goal thriller in Nuremberg and clinical masterclasses across the country. Five individual performers stole the spotlight, delivering performances that defined the weekend.
Hertha Berlin continue their relentless surge, and Josip Brekalo was once again the maestro behind their success. Earning an outstanding 9.0 FotMob rating in Hertha’s 2-1 victory over Greuther Fürth, the Croatian winger proved untouchable on the left flank. He pulled the strings all afternoon, carving open Fürth’s defence with supreme vision and setting up both goals with pinpoint precision to keep Berlin’s promotion charge firmly on track.
Down in Nuremberg, fans witnessed one of the most chaotic matches of the season in a 4-4 draw against Wolfsburg, where Piet Scobel announced himself on the big stage. Earning a brilliant 8.9 rating, the young FCN forward put on a clinic in lethal finishing. Trailing 2-0 at the break, Scobel single-handedly dragged Nuremberg back into the contest with two quickfire second-half strikes, showcasing pure composure and movement that left Wolfsburg’s backline completely rattled.
Meanwhile, Michael Heule delivered the ultimate two-way masterclass for Heidenheim. Rating at a rock-solid 8.4, the Swiss fullback completely locked down the left touchline. His timing on tackles was aggressive and flawless, shutting down opposition attacks before driving forward himself to notch a decisive assist, cementing his reputation as one of the most reliable fullbacks in the second tier.
Magdeburg’s 3-0 demolition of Hannover 96 was orchestrated by Moritz-Broni Kwarteng, who picked up a dynamic 8.5 score for a commanding midfield performance. Kwarteng took just three minutes to set the tone, coolly slotting home the opener before relentlessly exploiting the half-spaces all afternoon. His explosive acceleration and razor-sharp link-up play made him an absolute nightmare to track for 90 minutes.
Finally, the award for the most ridiculous impact of the season goes to Wolfsburg’s Alessio Besio. Introduced as a 74th-minute substitute with his side trailing in Nuremberg, Besio earned an incredible 8.7 rating in just over fifteen minutes of football. The super-sub produced instant magic, scoring in the 90th minute and then dramatically heading home a 98th-minute equalizer to rescue a frantic point out of nowhere.
If Matchday 7 taught us anything, it’s that this league sleeps for no one. League leaders Hertha Berlin kick off Matchday 8 under the Friday night lights away at Holstein Kiel, while an electrified Nuremberg team travels to Cottbus looking to turn their attacking firepower into three points. Strap in, keep your eyes on the touchline, and expect even more late-minute madness this coming weekend!
