Highlights
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90'
+ 6
Conclusion
Elversberg grab the late equaliser! In a match that for long stretches didn't live up to the hype, Paderborn took a somewhat surprising lead, but subsequently stood compact defensively and had a big chance to seal the match through Michel. Elversberg kept pushing and came up with the jubilantly celebrated equaliser late in stoppage time.
Full-time
Goal probability 
Goal probability
Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.
Shot speed
Shot speed
Shot speed describes the maximum speed in km/h that a ball reaches in a shot on goal. The distance is measured from the location of the shot to the centre of the goal.
Distance to Goal
Distance to Goal
The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.
90'
+ 2
The late equaliser!
SVE actually get the equaliser! Fellhauer's shot is blocked, but the ball bounces to Le Joncour, whose shot from 18 metres out is deflected in.
90'
+ 1
Stoppage time
Five minutes separate Paderborn from third place!
90'
Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 90 minutes
Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 90 minutes
Through high-end camera technology and machine learning, the speed of each player is evaluated in real time. Top speed then means, the fastest measured single frame of a player/game.
87'
That was close!
Elversberg have a chance for an equaliser! Feil cuts in from the left and passes inside to Schnellbacher. With his back to goal, he lays it back to Gerezgiher. The substitute striker doesn't connect properly with the ball and shoots narrowly wide of the left post.
85'
Kwasniok strengthens the defence
SCP are trying to see out their narrow lead until the final whistle.
85'
Substitution
85'
Substitution
84'
Double substitution for Elversberg
Steffen brings on fresh personnel for the attack!
84'
Substitution
84'
Substitution
83'
Another booking
Fellhauer commits a foul in midfield and is shown a yellow card!
81'
Michel misses the chance to settle it
Suddenly the Paderborn player is through on goal and running alone towards Kristof. His chip from the edge of the penalty area hits the crossbar!
78'
SVE would have deserved the equaliser
xGoals
The xGoals value of a club is calculated from the sum of all goal probabilities (goals and shots on goal) of that team. During a match, it’s easy to see whether the club is performing better than expected (goals > xGoals) - or maybe even higher (xGoals > goals).
xGoals
1
0.51
1.25
0
Goals
So far only SCP are celebrating
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72'
Riemann is there!
Counter-attack opportunity for Elversberg. Fellhauer is played through and tries to lay it off for Asllani in the penalty area, but Riemann is there.
71'
Can the Saarlanders come back?
What's still possible for SV Elversberg? After their initial dominance, the picture has changed somewhat since the hosts' opening goal. SVE haven't really looked dangerous since then.
71'
Offensive Substitution
For the visitors, Schnellbacher comes on as another striker.
71'
Substitution
69'
Leg stretched out
Engelns, who has just been substituted on, receives a yellow card for a foul against Petkov.
Obermair's strike makes the difference
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66'
Kwasniok makes a triple substitution
The hosts bring on three fresh players who should provide some new energy.
66'
Substitution
66'
Substitution
66'
Substitution
63'
New Attacking Force
Schmahl is expected to provide more impact from the wing.
62'
Substitution
59'
More control for SCP
With the lead behind them, SCP look like a different side and are keeping possession, making their opponents chase the ball. How will SVE respond to being behind?
57'
SituationGoal
ReviewPrevious handball?
DecisionGoal
56'
Paderborn take the lead!
Zehnter crosses from the left and Le Joncour heads the cross to the edge of the box. There, Obermair strikes it first time. His shot is deflected, making it difficult for Kristof, who cannot prevent it from finding the net.
Goal probability
Goal probability
Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.
Distance to Goal
Distance to Goal
The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.
50'
Riemann!
Damar and Petkov combine well on the right wing. The ball is then passed inside to Asllani. However, the striker fails to score from close range as Riemann reacts brilliantly.
49'
Elversberg take the initiative
The Saarlanders are clearly the more active team in the opening minutes of the second half. So far, they're lacking the final pass to create any real danger.
46'
No taker
Damar plays the ball to Petkov in the penalty area. His cross rolls straight through the Paderborn six-yard box - past friend and foe alike.
46'
Let's continue!
Both teams enter the second half unchanged.
Kick-off!
45'
+ 2
Half-time in Paderborn
It hasn't been the top match we expected so far. The visitors from the Saarland have been slightly the better side, but overall, both teams have largely been feeling each other out. Going forward, there have been a few penalty area actions, but hardly any clear goalscoring opportunities. The second half definitely offers plenty of room for improvement.
Half-time
45'
+ 1
Added time!
One minute of additional time.
43'
Asllani in space
Neubauer finds Asllani with his cross. However, his header goes a good distance wide of Riemann's goal.
41'
Double chance!
The subsequent corner is dangerous. First, Scheller wins a header at the far post, but there's no one there for the second ball. Then, shortly after, the ball reaches Scheller again via a roundabout, but his shot from about eight metres out goes narrowly wide of the left post.
40'
A hint of danger
Mehlem lays the ball off to Obermair on the right, but Le Joncour manages to clear his cross ahead of Bilbija for a corner.
38'
Little flow - hardly any goal chances
The match so far has been characterised by fouls, interruptions and inaccuracies. There's little to see of the promised top clash.
36'
Could have been more.
Damar strikes it and curls it about two metres wide of the goal.
35'
Good free-kick position for Elv!
Asllani is fouled by Scheller just outside the penalty area. Excellent position for Elversberg.
33'
Hoffmeier on the line!
Petkov delivers a cross following a corner. The ball dips dangerously towards the far post, where the SCP centre-back manages to head it over the crossbar just in time.
31'
Elversberg with slight advantages
The visitors are a bit more active and have so far managed to nip most of Paderborn's counter-attacking situations in the bud.
30'
Ball Recovery Time
Ball Recovery Time
Ball Recovery Time gives the time in seconds in which it takes a team to win back the ball following a loss of possession. It also allows conclusions to be drawn about a team's style of play. Only time when the ball is in play is counted (i.e. no breaks in play such as for goal-kicks, throw-ins etc).
30'
Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 30 minutes
Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 30 minutes
Through high-end camera technology and machine learning, the speed of each player is evaluated in real time. Top speed then means, the fastest measured single frame of a player/game.
28'
Still nothing compelling
Curda attempts a shot from around 25 metres while under pressure. The shot poses no problem for Kristof. Both teams continue to show little attacking intent.
25'
Riemann has to act!
Following a corner, the ball comes to Damar, who shoots from a tight angle on the half-right side of the penalty area. Riemann is there to make the save with his foot.
23'
Counter-attack opportunity for SCP
Mehlem is sent down the right wing after winning the ball, but Le Joncour wins the physical duel and manages to clear the situation.
20'
Injury break.
Baum needs a brief treatment after a challenge in midfield. Both managers use the pause in play to give tactical instructions.
After a hesitant start, both teams are now showing more attacking intent
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15'
Big chance for Paderborn!
Fellhauer plays the ball to Hoffmeier's feet in his own penalty area. Hoffmeier immediately looks for Bilbija with his cross, but the shot from the SCP striker from the right corner of the six-yard box goes over the bar.
13'
Feeling each other out in Paderborn
It remains the same: both teams are taking no risks so far. SCP are largely leaving the ball to the visitors.
10'
Tactical
Pinckert holds Klaas by the shoulder and is consequently shown a yellow card.
8'
Asllani too harmless
The first shot is from the Saarlanders. Asllani hits one first time from the right corner of the penalty area, but his shot is too central, allowing Riemann to catch it easily.
7'
Paderborn's counter-attacking play
After winning the ball, SCP try to quickly get it forward. So far, the passes to Bilbija have been too imprecise.
5'
Good free-kick position
Şahin makes a late challenge, but the resulting set piece poses no danger.
3'
Feeling each other out in the opening minutes
Elversberg attack for the first time. However, Baum's cross ultimately poses no problem for the SCP defence.
1'
Let's go!
The ball is rolling in this top match!
Kick-off!
Milestone for Pinckert
The Elversberg player is making his 50th second division appearance today.
Two changes for the visitors
Steffen also makes two changes to his starting eleven compared to the draw against Düsseldorf: Petkov and Şahin play for Feil and Sickinger (both on the bench).
Two changes for the home side
Kwasniok makes two changes to his starting line-up compared to the win in Nuremberg: Curda and Klaas come in for Ansah (suspended due to yellow cards) and Grimaldi (bench).
Elversberg starting XI
Kristof - Baum, Pinckert, Le Joncour, Neubauer - Petkov, Fellhauer, Damar, Şahin, Zimmerschied - Asllani
Paderborn's starting XI
Riemann - Hoffmeier, Götze, Scheller - Curda, Hansen, Klaas, Zehnter - Obermair, Mehlem - Bilbija
What Horst Steffen says
"Lukas Kwasniok and his coaching staff have them playing freely. They have many different options in their build-up play, such as working through set pieces and crosses, but are also technically strong in midfield. It's a task that isn't easy to prepare for."
What Lukas Kwasniok says
"Paderborn against Elversberg, that doesn't sound so sexy. But in terms of content, it's the best that the Bundesliga 2 currently has to offer. Both teams are still hungry. We have more physical power, but Elversberg will counter with greater technical ability."
Match officials
Referee: Dr. Robin Braun, Assistant Referee 1: Marc Philip Eckermann, Assistant Referee 2: Asmir Osmanagic, Fourth Official: Philipp Hüwe, VAR: Michael Bacher, VAR Assistant: Franz Bokop
Curious trend
Paderborn also won the home match in the previous season 3-1 after being 1-0 down, while Elversberg came from behind to win 4-1 at Kaiserlinde. In all three of their Bundesliga 2 encounters to date, the team that scored the first goal has ended up losing.
Comeback in last encounter
Earlier this season, Paderborn raced back from 1-0 down to win 3-1, with Laurin Curda scoring the equaliser (his only goal in 37 Bundesliga 2 appearances).
Steffen's cup triumph
In 2021, Elversberg coach Horst Steffen won the Saarland Cup final 1-0 with his side in the Regionalliga at the time. Elversberg's opponents were Saarbrücken, who were coached by current Paderborn boss Lukas Kwasniok and played one division higher.
Home advantage firmly in Paderborn's favour
Besides their three Bundesliga 2 meetings, there have been six more clashes between these two in the Regionalliga. Paderborn have never lost to Elversberg at home (with three wins and one draw).
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