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SGF Fürth Greuther Fürth - S04 Schalke Schalke

75'
D. Ljubicic

D. Srbeny
12'

Sportpark Ronhof | Thomas Sommer(Sold out)

Dr. Robert Kampka

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Full-time: Greuter Fürth 1-1 Schalke

In the end, both teams have to settle for the draw. Schalke, for whom Džeko was instrumental, dominated against a battling Fürth side, who repeatedly caused problems on the counter-attack. The visitors had by far the better chances, though, but despite pushing hard, could not come up with a second goal after Ljubicic's sensational equaliser.

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Full-time

90'

+ 4

Schalke clearly more dangerous

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).

Can the visitors conjure up a winning goal?

xGoals

1

0.38

2.19

1

Goals

90'

+ 1

Seven minutes of added time!

Still time for both teams. Will there be a late winner?

90'

Double substitution

Keller and Dietz leave the field. Bjarnason and Arifi get a few minutes of playing time.

90'

Substitution

Maximilian Dietz

A memorable celebration

Ljubicic enjoyed his equaliser!

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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.

1.

Timo Becker32.70km/h

2.

Aaron Keller32.65km/h

3.

Sayfallah Ltaief32.47km/h

89'

Substitution

Brynjar Ingi Bjarnason

89'

Yellow card

88'

Yellow card

87'

Prüfrock denies Porath

The next chance for the Miners falls to Porath, but his shot drops directly into the arms of Prüfrock.

85'

Substitution

82'

Tactical foul

After losing the ball, Reich keeps a hold of Aouchiche and is cautioned.

81'

Yellow card

80'

Džeko has a go

That goal has definitely given Schalke a boost. Case in point: Džeko tries his luck from just outside the box, but the attempt is just over.

0:17

Great celebrations for a great goal!

75'

Woah!

What a fantastic goal for Schalke! In the penalty area, Džeko receives the ball with his back to the goal and initially shields it. Ljubicic makes a run into space behind him and receives a quick pass. The new signing strikes the ball perfectly from well outside the box, smashing it into the top right-hand corner!

75'

Dejan Ljubicic

GOAL!

1:1

Dejan Ljubicic

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.

2 %

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.

114.26 km/h

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.

26.64 m

75'

The goalscorer's shift is over

Srbeny kept the Schalke defence busy tonight. The pacey Futkeu replaces him.

75'

Substitution

74'

Substitution

Ron Schallenberg

High balls galore

Both sides are looking for their imposing target players with crosses.

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70'

Goal ruled out!

It looked like Srbeny had scored again, but he was deemed to be narrowly offside, and it remains 1-0 to Fürth!

67'

SituationGoal

ReviewOffside?

DecisionNo goal

64'

Another close-range miss

Ndiaye's corner is flicked on at the near post, giving Katić a completely free header from just a few metres out. However, the defender doesn't connect properly with the ball and it drops wide of the left-hand post.

60'

A further booking

Kuruçay is cautioned for a late challenge on Klaus, who is not long on the pitch.

60'

Yellow card

59'

Double substitution

Ltaief and Dehm are done for the day. Reich and Klaus come on as like-for-like replacements.

59'

Substitution

59'

Substitution

Sayfallah Ltaief

57'

Close one

Aouchiche delivers a cross into the penalty area from the left, and the stretching Ljubicic just can't quite reach it.

54'

SituationNo penalty

ReviewFoul?

DecisionNo penalty

54'

No penalty

Ljubicic goes down in the penalty area, claiming that he was pulled back. Play continues, though.

52'

Fürth defending firmly

Schalke are controlling the game, but are currently finding it difficult against the hosts' tightly packed defence.

48'

No real danger

After a long throw-in from Becker, Ndiaye gets in a shot from the edge of the box, but it's deflected and simply rolls into the arms of Prüfrock.

46'

The second half is under way

Both teams have returned from the dressing room unchanged.

Kick-off!

Half-time: Greuter Fürth 1-0 Schalke

The teams head to the dressing room with the hosts leading 1-0. After a strong opening surge from Schalke, Fürth scored with their first dangerous attack to take the lead. Subsequently, the home side grew more confident and it turned into an evenly matched contest for long periods - which augurs well for the second half!

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Half-time

45'

+ 1

One minute of added time

Not much time left.

44'

First caution for Fürth

Hrgota fouls Ndiaye and receives a yellow card.

44'

Yellow card

Branimir Hrgota

43'

Prüfrock saves

Džeko's shot is saved by the 'keeper. The goal wouldn't have counted anyway, due to an offside position in the build-up.

43'

Fürth have dropped a bit deeper

The team propping up the division clearly want to take this lead into half-time.

41'

Schalke fail to take their chances

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).

The Miners have had the more dangerous attempts on goal overall.

xGoals

1

0.18

0.81

0

Goals

38'

Back and forth

At the other end, Dietz's attempt flies wide of the goal.

0:20

Karaman misses a huge chance!

Once again, Schalke waste an excellent opportunity. Prüfrock misses a cross, leaving Karaman with a free header. However, he can't get enough power behind it and the ball bounces over the crossbar.

35'

Katić clears

After a brilliant solo run, Ltaief tries to pull the trigger, but Katić throws himself in between and clears it for a corner, which eventually comes to nothing.

33'

Almost the equaliser!

A brilliant free-kick from Aouchiche reaches Kuruçay at the far post, but he heads just wide from close range!

30'

First booking

Ljubicic intercepts a ball from Prüfrock and then prods the ball a little too far ahead of himself. With his sliding tackle, he catches Ziereis and receives a yellow card.

30'

Yellow card

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.

1.

Timo Becker32.51km/h

2.

Sayfallah Ltaief32.47km/h

3.

Aaron Keller31.64km/h

29'

Quick ball recovery

It's taking Schalke nine seconds on average to win the ball back, while Fürth presently need a little bit longer.

28'

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).

SGF

S04

11.5 s

9.1 s

26'

Brief treatment break

Prüfrock collides with Katić, which leads to a brief bout of pushing and shoving. However, the goalkeeper gets back to his feet and play continues without any bookings.

24'

Bit of a lull

The game has been a bit scrappy in the last few minutes, with both teams giving the ball away too easily.

22'

Clinical Fürth

One shot on target, one goal

Goal attempts

1off target

1on target

3off target

1on target

Fürth look more assured

The goal has apparently given the hosts confidence, as they're putting Schalke under a bit of pressure right now.

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Fürth take the lead!

The home side score against the run of play! Hrgota delivers a cross from the right to Srbeny, who sets himself up with his first touch. The Fürth player drives past Katić and finishes coolly into the left-hand corner to give his team a surprise lead.

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12'

Dennis Srbeny

GOAL!

1:0

Dennis Srbeny

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.

11 %

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.

14.19 m

9'

Good save!

Džeko is played through on the left just outside the penalty area and tries to curl the ball into the right corner. Prüfrock is there, though, and manages to make a useful save.

6'

Džeko causing havoc

After a back pass falls short, Prüfrock fires the ball against the onrushing Džeko, and the ball bounces off the Bosnian and wide of the goal.

5'

Ljubicic lets fly

Ljubicic tries from distance, but the attempt goes wide of the right-hand post.

2'

First half-chance

Džeko whips in a cross into the penalty area towards Ljubicic, but Prüfrock comes off his line and punches the ball away.

1'

The match is under way

Schalke immediately look to push forward, but the Fürth defence is alert to any early danger.

Kick-off!

The teams head out onto the pitch

We're about to kick off in Fürth!

Not long to go!

30 minutes until kick-off.

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More on that Schalke team

Miron Muslić places his faith in the same starting XI that began the 5-3 win against Magdeburg last weekend.

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More on that Fürth team

Dietz (right) comes in for Arifi in the only change to the side that started the 2-1 win against Bielefeld last weekend.

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Starting line-up: SpVgg Greuther Fürth

43

Silas Prüfrock

4

Philipp Ziereis

5

7

10

Branimir Hrgota

13

15

16

23

33

Maximilian Dietz

47

Sayfallah Ltaief

Starting line-up: FC Schalke 04

22

4

5

6

Ron Schallenberg

10

16

19

21

23

Soufiane El-Faouzi

24

25

Heiko Vogel on facing Schalke

"We're facing a top-class opponent with extraordinary individual quality. Schalke aren't only about Džeko. We're aware of our own capabilities, particularly in attack. We need to slow the game down because Schalke's periods of possession will be hard on us. We need to make sure we stay highly focused."

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Miron Muslić on facing Fürth

"Fürth have clearly stabilised under Vogel. They won an important match against Bielefeld last week and have a lot of confidence. We are also brimming with confidence, though, and we will bring that onto the pitch on Saturday."

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Match officials

Dr. Robert Kampka (Referee), Marcel Gasteier (Assistant Referee 1), Steven Greif (Assistant Referee 2), Assad Nouhoum (Fourth Official), Günter Perl (VAR), Dr. Riem Hussein (Assistant VAR)

Fürth's advantage

There have been 12 competitive matches between the two clubs across all competitions so far, with Fürth ahead in the head-to-head record (five wins, four draws, three defeats).

A distant memory

Schalke's only win at Fürth came in September 2012 in the Bundesliga under head coach Huub Stevens, with Julian Draxler and Lewis Holtby scoring in the 2-0 victory.

Goals, Goals, Goals

Last season, 13 goals were scored in the two matches between Fürth and Schalke: Fürth won 4-3 in Gelsenkirchen, and at Ronhof they drew 3-3 (Fürth led 3-1 until the 84th minute).

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2:14

Watch: Schalke 1-0 Greuther Fürth - previous meeting

Schalke's Finn Porath has only scored one league goal this term, and it came in the reverse fixture as Miron Muslić's charges secured a narrow win, which was the Royal Blues' first in seven Bundesliga 2 encounters against Fürth.

2:14

Watch: Fürth 2-1 Arminia Bielefeld - highlights

Goals from Branimir Hrgota and Dennis Srbeny against relegation rivals Bielefeld while securing Fürth a first win at home since November also ended their run of successive defeats to boost their survival hopes.

2:13

Watch: Schalke 5-3 Magdeburg - highlights

Edin Džeko struck his fourth of the campaign since his January arrival before Kenan Karaman's brace secured three points to keep Schalke, who have won their last two games, top.

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