1860 Munich Sinks to a Crushing Defeat at Dresden, Teetering on the Edge of Relegation
TSV 1860 Munich’s struggles in the 3. Fußball-Liga continued with a resounding 2-5 defeat against second-placed Dynamo Dresden on matchday 24. It was the first emphatic loss under new coach Patrick Glöckner, leaving the Lions just three points above the relegation zone.
Christoph Daferner’s brace (6th and 32nd minutes) gave Dynamo an early advantage. Leroy Kwadwo, a former Dresden player, equalized in the 9th minute, but Andi Hoti, a winter signing, restored Dresden’s lead just before halftime (39th minute).
After the break, Tony Menzel (63rd minute) extended Dynamo’s lead, and Jakob Lemmer (70th minute) made it a rout, beyond the expectations of both teams. Maximilian Wolfram (90th+2 minute) added a consolation penalty for Munich.
Both teams started aggressively and were rewarded with early goals, both scored from acute angles within the first ten minutes. Dresden controlled the game, creating more chances. Munich’s Thore Jacobsen prevented Dresden from extending their lead further, making a goalline clearance in the 11th minute. Munich’s Tim Kloss also had an opportunity to equalize (37th minute), but Dresden goalkeeper Tim Schreiber made a crucial save.
Munich’s weaknesses on the flanks were evident throughout the match. Both Tim Danhof and Kwadwo struggled against Dresden’s players, often lagging behind. Jesper Verlaat, who returned to the team, was often outpaced and indisposed against Daferner.
After a balanced start to the second half, Dresden regained momentum. Jakob Lemmer rattled the crossbar with a powerful strike from 20 meters (52nd minute). Munich defended more aggressively, but they had to be wary of Dresden’s counterattacks. A loose ball by Jan Guttau in midfield and an unfortunate mispass by Kwadwo allowed Menzel to put Dresden on the path to victory.
Dresden continued to press for more goals, while Munich’s defense crumbled. Lemmer’s fifth goal of the match was a testament to Dresden’s dominance.
Glöckner’s first clear defeat as Munich’s coach raises concerns about the team’s ability to escape the relegation zone. With only three points separating them from the relegation places, Munich must find solutions and turn their fortunes around quickly.
