Karlsruher SC secured their survival in the 2. Bundesliga on Sunday with a 2:1 victory against Darmstadt 98. In the 86th minute, Shio Fukuda scored the decisive goal, bringing a broad smile to head coach Christian Eichner's face. Eichner, who aims to give his all in his final games as coach, praised the team's determination, especially in the second half. Marvin Wanitzek had previously scored the opening goal with a perfectly executed direct free kick in the 58th minute. Eichner highlighted Wanitzek's consistent performance as exceptional. After the match, Wanitzek reflected on the challenging first half and the importance of free kicks in training. The support from the fans in the Wildpark was another crucial factor in securing survival. Eichner emphasized that the atmosphere in the stadium played a key role in the victory. Now, the team plans to give their coach a proper farewell in their last home game against VfL Bochum on May 17th.