Irvine assists as St Pauli charge continues
Jackson Irvine returned to Germany from the international break with Australia to lead his St Pauli side five points clear at the top of 2. Bundesliga, providing the assist in a rapid counter-attack for the opening goal in a 2-1 win against 10-man Paderborn.
The hosts maintained their impressive pace at the top of the standings thanks to a 16th win of the season, responding to second-place Holstein Kiel's win over Hansa Rostock in the best way possible.
Marcel Hartel latched onto to Irvine's assist before applying an exquisite finish for 1-0.
Lars Ritzka's super strike from distance doubled the Kiezkicker's lead after the break and although Adriano Grimaldi reduced the arrears for Paderborn, his subsequent sending off ended any hope the visitors' had of a comeback.
