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Cultures collide as Leipzig sees off St. Pauli's challenge to stay 4th in Bundesliga

Xavi Simons and Benjamin Šeško scored and Leipzig held on to defend fourth place in the Bundesliga with a 2-0 win over promoted St. Pauli

FEBRUARY 9, 2025 • Associated Press

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Nikola Vasilj - Three saves in loss Vasilj made three saves and allowed two goals in Sunday's 2-0 loss to RB Leipzig.

Impact Vasilj faced five shots and stopped three, coming away with the loss during Sunday's match. It's a particularly disappointing loss, because Vasilj wasn't totally overwhelmed by the Leipzig attack, it wasn't a case of incredible volume, just some clear cut chances Vasilj couldn't quite get to.

FEBRUARY 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Eric Smith - Seven crosses Sunday Smith had one shot (zero on goal), seven crosses (three accurate) and two corners in Sunday's 2-0 loss versus RB Leipzig.

Impact Smith sent in plenty of volume throughout Sunday's loss, especially after Willi Orban was sent off. The defender remains a creative option, though he isn't necessarily getting as many chances with St. Pauli behind the ball so often. Against weaker opponents Smith has the chance to be a more threatening attacking piece.

FEBRUARY 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Jackson Irvine - Two shots Sunday Irvine generated two shots (two on goal) and one chance created in Sunday's 2-0 defeat to RB Leipzig.

Impact Irvine tried to drive the attack throughout Sunday's loss, but just couldn't find the space to operate. In the end he created just a single chance during the disappointing loss. Irvine will hope to make the most of some more winnable matches in the coming weeks, as he will continue to drive play.

FEBRUARY 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Peter Gulacsi - Four saves Gulacsi had four saves and secured a clean sheet in Sunday's 2-0 win versus FC St. Pauli.

Impact Gulacsi stopped all four shots he faced during Sunday's win, putting together a nice showing throughout the match. It was always going to be a very favorable match, but it's still a nice clean sheet for Gulacsi. Gulacsi has a very solid run of matches coming up giving him the chance for a few clean sheets.

FEBRUARY 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Willi Orban - Sees red Sunday Orban picked up a red card and was sent off in the 69th minute of Sunday's 2-0 victory versus FC St. Pauli. He registered eight clearances and one interception before his removal.

Impact Orban was shown a red card and sent off, meaning he will be suspended for Friday's trip to Augsburg. The defender is a tough loss for that match, though it's a very winnable match on paper. Orban could also end up suspended for multiple matches if the foul is deemed dangerous.

FEBRUARY 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE