SGF Fürth Greuther Fürth - SVD Darmstadt Darmstadt

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SVD
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Full-time: Fürth 3-2 Darmstadt

Futkeu defeats Darmstadt almost single-handedly. Despite taking the lead twice, the Lilies leave Fürth without any points. Futkeu is the culprit, becoming the match-winner after bagging a stunning hat-trick. He scored his last two goals from the 85th minute onwards. The late drama may well have ruined Darmstadt's promotion hopes.
Full-time
0:16
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Just over

With the last action, Hornby puts the ball over the crossbar.
90'
+ 8

Free kick Darmstadt

Klaus commits a foul just outside his own penalty area.
90'
+ 5

Long balls on the menu

Kohfeldt is now throwing everything forward and brings on two tall players with Vukotić and Białek.
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Hat-trick hero Futkeu

Incredible! Hrgota receives the ball in the penalty area and crosses to Futkeu. The striker shields the ball from his opponent, controls it with his thigh and then remains ice-cold in front of Schuhen.
90'
+ 3
Noel Futkeu
Goal probability
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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.
83 %
Distance to Goal
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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.
3.73 m
90'
+ 2

Blocked

Klaus finds Higl with a cross, whose volley is deflected for a corner. However, the corner comes to nothing.
90'
+ 1

Seven minutes of added time

Will either team score the winning goal?
89'

Darmstadt want more

Darmstadt counter-attack through Lidberg. The scorer of the 1-0 gets another shot away. Münz throws himself into the shot and the ball loops high onto the crossbar. Richter then gets to the ball. His shot is defused by Prüfrock.
85'

Noel Futkeu

GOAL!

2:2
Noel Futkeu
Goal probability
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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.
68 %
Distance to Goal
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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.
4.78 m
86'

Futkeu does it again!!

A cross from Higl finds Futkeu, who fails to score with a sliding tackle in his first attempt against Schuhe. The striker quickly gets back up and then puts the ball into the net. They've found an equaliser!
84'

Vogel reacts

The clover leaves certainly don't want to leave empty-handed here.
82'

Decisive blow

The goal brings the visitors close to victory. This could be very important in the promotion race...
78'

VAR Check

It is being checked whether Hornby handled the ball after Elvedi's clearance attempt. The goal is given after a brief review.
78'
Video Assistant RefereeVideo Assistant Referee
SituationGoal
ReviewPrevious handball?
DecisionGoal
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Darmstadt retake the lead!

A big goal in the promotion race! Richter chips the ball to Hornby in the penalty area. Elvedi prevents him from taking a shot. In doing so, Elvedi unfortunately places the ball right at the feet of Furukawa, who only has to tap it in.
Goal probability
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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.
36 %
Distance to Goal
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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.
7.31 m
75'

Offensive substitution

Vogel wants more here and brings Green into the match.
75'

Only the finish is missing

Fürth counter-attacks down the right. The ball then reaches the penalty area. The hosts miss the opportunity to shoot on goal. After a frantic scramble for the ball, Darmstadt eventually win possession back.
75'

Substitution

71'

Vogel also makes a substitution...

...and brings on Reich for Dehm.
71'

Substitution

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Hard-fought match

Big chances are currently in short supply.
68'

Strong move

Furukawa sets up Hornby after a strong dribble. The attacking player then tries to overcomplicate things in the penalty area and loses the ball.
66'

Another yellow card

Schmidt steps on Hrgota's foot and is cautioned. The Fürth striker has been in the wars today.
65'

Darmstadt more dominant again

After Fürth dominated the start of the second half, Darmstadt are now more active again. A long-range shot from Hornby flies past the goal.
62'

Double substitution

Kohfeldt is going for the win by bringing on two fresh players. Corredor and Klefisch are done for the day.
60'

Darmstadt once again

The Lilies are besieging the opposition penalty area. No big chances are coming from it though.
58'

First booking

Pfeiffer pulls Hrgota to the ground and receives a yellow card.
56'

Ouch!

Elvedi and Dehm collide in the air. Dehm is currently receiving treatment.
52'

Schuhen again

Another dangerous corner is whipped in by Darmstadt. Ziereis rises highest and forces Schuhen into another brilliant save with his header.
0:23
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Schuhen makes a strong save

The hosts counter-attack through Futkeu. The striker then sets up Hrgota in the penalty area. He shoots directly. Schuhen manages to deflect the shot for a corner.
50'

That was close

López looks for Hornby with a cross. In the middle, Elvedi heads the ball out of the danger zone just before the Darmstadt player can reach it.
47'

Blocked

Klaus crosses to Hrgota. His shot is blocked and rolls out to the right wing. Fürth are allowed to cross twice more before a corner is awarded. Richter then clears the danger.
46'

Play resumes

Futkeu gets the ball rolling for Fürth, pinging the ball into the Darmstadt half.
Kick-off!
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Half-time: Fürth 1-1 Darmstadt

Fürth started well, but didn't create any clear-cut chances. Darmstadt eventually took the lead with their first completed attack. Fürth immediately pushed for an equaliser and found it through the penalty kick. Everything is still to play for in the second half.
Half-time
45'
+ 4

One more chance for the visitors

A free kick from Darmstadt is initially cleared insufficiently. Hornby puts the follow-up shot wide of the goal.
45'
+ 1

Four minutes of added time

Will there be another goal in the first half? Currently, Darmstadt are putting on a bit of pressure again.
43'

Hard collision

Pfeiffer and Futkeu clash in an aerial duel. That looked painful...
0:17
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Fürth equalise from the spot!

Futkeu takes responsibility and aims for the left corner. Schuhen dives the wrong way. Game on!
41'

Noel Futkeu

GOAL!

1:1
Penalty
Noel Futkeu
Goal probability
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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.
77 %
Shot speed
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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.
88.41 km/h
Distance to Goal
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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.
11 m
40'

Penalty for Fürth

One of these shots leads to a corner. Futkeu jumps under the ball, and behind him stands Richter, who handles the ball.
40'

Fürth respond

The hosts are looking to push forward immediately. However, their attempts on goal have been too imprecise so far.
38'

What happens next?

Darmstadt have enjoyed more control in the last few minutes. Will there be more attacking moves now? So far, much of the play has been in midfield.
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The spell is broken!

After a longer spell of possession, Lidberg simply takes a shot at goal. Prüfrock can only parry the relatively centrally struck ball forward. Lidberg reacts quickest and scores the first goal of the afternoon.
35'

Isac Lidberg

GOAL!

0:1
Isac Lidberg
Goal probability
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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.
32 %
Shot speed
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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.
75.58 km/h
Distance to Goal
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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.
8.69 m
31'

Just out of reach

López looks for Richter with a cross. However, the 1.76m tall midfielder sails under the ball.
29'

Great combination...

...from the hosts. The ball then lands on the right side. However, the cross flies straight into the arms of Schuhen.
26'

No problems for Schuhen

Dehm delivers a cross slightly behind Klaus. He can only head the ball in a looping arc towards the goal. This poses no challenge for Schuhen.
25'

Early substitution

It seems to be a muscular issue in the thigh. Petretta is coming on.
24'

Worrying sight

Nürnberger is currently receiving brief treatment. It looks like he won't be able to continue. He's leaving the pitch.
22'

Too imprecise

Richter's cross fails to find a teammate.
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Good start for the hosts

Fürth is currently making life difficult for Darmstadt and repeatedly looking to push forward.
18'

Well defended

Klaus finds Dehm on the right flank, who has plenty of space ahead of him. However, Nürnberger manages to clear the ball in his own penalty area.
17'

Tactical change

Fürth are playing today with a back three instead of a back four and with Hrgota and Klaus as dual number tens.
16'

Schuhen alert

Futkeu looks for Hrgota with a long ball. Schuhen is quicker to the ball and collects it.
15'

Darmstadt surge forward

After a rather cautious opening phase, the Lilies are now more active and looking to push forward.
0:20
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Not far off

Klefisch simply plays a long ball and finds Hornby. The striker is relatively free at the edge of the penalty area and tries a volley-chip. The ball lands on the roof of the net.
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Great support...

...from the away fans. The Darmstadt supporters are trying to sing their team to promotion.
9'

Too Complicated

The Clover Leaves try a short corner routine that goes badly wrong. It'll be a goal kick.
8'

First corner

Hrgota's shot is deflected for a corner kick. Can Fürth capitalise on this?
2'

Opening exchanges

The hosts are pressing early and want to quickly move the ball towards the goal. The referee whistles for a foul, however.
1'

Kick-off

The visitors get the game started.
Kick-off!
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Darmstadt team news

Klefisch and Lidberg had to take a seat in the stands against Hannover due to suspension. Both are back in the starting XI today, along with Richter. Lakenmacher, Papela and Schmidt drop to the bench.
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Fürth team news

Will, on loan from Darmstadt, is not in the squad today. Ltaief, Reich and Bjarnason are also watching from the bench. Instead, Keller, Arifi, Dehm and Ziereis are starting today's game.
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Florian Kohfeldt on facing Greuther Fürth

"The fact that Fürth have conceded the most goals stems from the first half of the season, when they had bigger problems. They have now stabilised significantly. We need a mixture of patience and willingness to take risks in the final third. In the decisive areas, we must be ready to press forward."
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Heiko Vogel on facing Darmstadt

"Darmstadt have very good individual players who work well together as a team. This will be a big challenge."
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Will Lidberg score again?

Isac Lidberg has scored a goal in each of his three Bundesliga 2 matches against Fürth and has always left the pitch as the winner.
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Strong Kohfeldt record

Florian Kohfeldt has faced Fürth five times as a head coach, celebrating five victories! Besides the three successes with the Lilies, he won 4-1 against the Clover Leaves with Wolfsburg in the Bundesliga in February 2022 and triumphed 2-0 with Bremen in the DFB Cup round of 16 in February 2021.
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No Clover success for a while

Fürth last won against the Lilies in May 2023, when they secured a 4-0 home victory while playing with a man advantage from the 30th minute onwards. Darmstadt's promotion was already confirmed before that match, but that significant defeat saw them surrender the Bundesliga 2 title to Heidenheim.
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Lilies recently stronger

Darmstadt have won their last three matches against Fürth, whilst celebrating 14 victories across 29 Bundesliga 2 meetings in total - more than against any club they've faced.
2:14
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Watch: Darmstadt 0-2 Hannover - highlights

Darmstadt's hopes of promotion suffered a blow as they were defeated by fellow contenders Hannover.
2:14
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Watch: Münster 0-0 Fürth - highlights

Second-bottom Fürth played out a goalless draw at the home of rock-bottom Münster, missing the chance to move out of the relegation zone as a result.
2:14
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Watch: Darmstadt 4-2 Fürth - previous meeting

Fraser Hornby's brace went a long way to helping Darmstadt beat Fürth on Matchday 13.

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