Bakary Ceesay scored a spectacular bicycle kick to salvage a point for FC St. Pauli in the 2. Bundesliga on Monday. The striker's equalizer secured a 2-2 draw against Arminia Bielefeld.
This result leaves St. Pauli in 15th place in the table with three points from four matches. Their recent form reads one win and three draws (DLDD), showing defensive solidity but difficulties in converting games into victories. The team has scored six goals while conceding seven, resulting in a negative goal difference of minus one.
How did Ceesay score his spectacular goal?
The equalizing goal in the match on September 7, 2026, was a genuine contender for goal of the month. Ceesay converted a crossed ball with a technically demanding bicycle kick into the far corner. Bielefeld's goalkeeper stood no chance. This moment was the highlight of an intense DFL match where both teams fought for every ball.
Ceesay himself commented on his action briefly after the final whistle. "Too slow!", said the attacker, likely referring to his own reaction or that of the opposition. The goal secured an important point for St. Pauli in the early season and prevented a defeat.
Where does St. Pauli stand in the current table?
The Kiezkicker still have ground to make up in the league following this result. Trailing leaders Hertha BSC by nine points, the gap to the top is already significant. The coming matches will show whether Fabian Hürzeler's team can close the distance. The complete table overview is available in the current standings.
The next challenge awaits this weekend. St. Pauli will host VfL Wolfsburg at the Millerntor-Stadion. The match on September 12, 2026, against the currently fourth-placed team presents a major test. Preparation for this encounter will be the focus of the coaching staff.
What other highlights were there on the matchday?
Besides Ceesay's dream goal, there were several notable scenes across the 2. Bundesliga on the same matchday. In Bielefeld itself, the goalkeeper made a strong save captured in a 25-second video clip. A bizarre penalty described as "slapstick" lasted 32 seconds in the highlights package.
From Stuttgart came a 22-second reaction to the Bielefeld game. A solo run by Klose (28 seconds), a goalkeeper confusing his head with the ball (27 seconds), and Subotic's reaction (20 seconds) rounded out the coverage. A striker admitted to being "too slow" (23 seconds), while the last man made a decisive play (20 seconds). A hat-trick hero (30 seconds) and fan frustration over kit chaos (22 seconds) completed the day's highlights.
What does this mean for the upcoming tasks?
FC St. Pauli must now focus on the home game against Wolfsburg. The possible lineup and tactical adjustments can be viewed in our squad section. A victory against a direct competitor in the upper third of the table would send an important signal.
The statistics for the current season, including the goalscorers list and assists, are continuously updated under stats. For St. Pauli, the task is to improve chance conversion and further stabilize the defense. The next match on September 12 at the Millerntor offers the opportunity to improve the home record and secure three important points.
