1. FC Magdeburg blasted a 23-0 friendly win over Kreisoberliga side FSV Havelberg on Saturday evening. The second‑division side proved that its attack remains dangerous despite a tough league campaign.

How did the score happen?

The exhibition match took place in Altmark before roughly 1,500 spectators. Kevin Manthey opened the scoring, soon followed by Mateusz Zukowski, both netting four goals each. Baris Atik and Torben Müsel added three apiece. In total more than 30 players found the net, including Alexander Nollenberger, Anselmo Garcia MacNulty and Leon Mergner. Coach Petrik Sander said after the game that "goals are always good, no matter where you score them" and that they boost confidence.

What did the coaches say?

Sander, 65, told the Volksstimme livestream that while the result was impressive, the main goal was the players' enjoyment. Assistant coach Christian Müller added that the outcome mattered less for the hosts – it was about the experience of playing against professionals. Both noted that training was missed that morning, yet the squad still gave full effort.

Why does this matter for the current season?

Despite the friendly triumph, 1. FC Magdeburg sits 14th in the 2. Bundesliga with 39 points from 34 games (12 wins, 3 draws, 19 losses) and a recent form of L W W L W. The offensive fire shown in the test match could help improve a season tally of 52 goals scored and 58 conceded. The club trails league leaders FC Schalke 04 by 31 points and hopes to translate the goal spree into league points.

What’s next?

After the goal‑fest, the focus returns to league fixtures. Coach Sander aims to carry the attacking confidence from the friendly into the next competitive matches. Fans will be watching to see if the Havelberg performance hints at future success.

Last league result: 1. FC Magdeburg 0‑1 1. FC Kaiserslautern on 2026‑05‑17.