🥳 Second division star celebrates a real red-letter day
Captain's Century: Wanitzek Leads Karlsruhe to Victory on Milestone Day
Karlsruhe, Germany: Marvin Wanitzek celebrated a truly special day on the pitch today, marking his 200th game for Karlsruher SC with a dazzling performance and a crucial contribution to his team's victory.
Wanitzek wasted no time in making the occasion memorable, setting up his club's first goal just twenty minutes into the match with a deft header following a corner kick. He then personally doubled their lead, sending the home crowd into raptures.
The captain's early dominance seemed to set the stage for a comfortable win, but PreuĂźen MĂĽnster had other plans. Etienne Amenyido brought them back into contention, reducing the deficit to 2-1 before halftime. In the second half, Lars Lokotsch even managed to level the score at 2-2, leaving both teams with everything to play for.
However, Lilian Egloff ensured Wanitzek's milestone day ended on a high note, scoring the winning goal just moments before the final whistle blew. The thrilling 3-2 victory represents a perfect start to the season for the 32-year-old captain and his team.