SGF SpVgg Greuther Fürth SpVgg Greuther Fürth - EBS Braunschweig Braunschweig

SGF

2

EBS

0

F. Klaus
63'

F. Klaus
32'

Sportpark Ronhof | Thomas Sommer(11,235 Spectators)

Felix Weller

FINAL

Full-time: Greuther Fürth 2-0 Eintracht Braunschweig

Fürth continued their strong finish to the first half into the second 45, before Klaus doubled the lead shortly after the restart. After that, Braunschweig had their best 15 minutes of the match. However, it was not enough for a goal. Fürth were then able to run down the clock with the lead behind them.

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Full-time

90'

+ 3

That had to be a goal

Urbich receives the ball perfectly to his feet in the six-yard box. The striker is able to bring the ball under control, but takes far too long to do so. Hellstern comes out and makes the save. The second attempt from Sturm is also cleared.

90'

+ 1

Three minutes of injury time

Just 180 seconds to go until Fürth can celebrate their first home win of the season.

88'

The goalscorer departs

Klaus is substituted off after a strong performance. Fürth will most likely see the win through from here.

88'

Substitution

88'

Substitution

86'

Good save

Sturm does better this time and forces Hellstern to intervene. The young keeper is up to the task, though.

84'

Too inaccurate

Sturm also fails to get his shot on target. Any chance of a comeback is fading fast.

83'

Fürth more active again

The hosts have gained somewhat more control of the game and are running down the clock.

79'

Substitution

78'

Fürth once again

Following a corner, Pohlmann tries his luck from distance - well over the bar.

77'

Not giving up

Since the goal to make it 2-0, the away side have had seven shots on goal.

74'

Plenty of stoppages

First, Vogel makes two substitutions and then Klaus is booked for overzealous protestations towards the referee.

74'

Yellow card

74'

Substitution

Krisztián Keresztes

74'

Substitution

Beating heart

Klaus has scored seven of Fürth's 12 league goals this season. Including an assist, he has been involved in two thirds of all of Fürth's goals.

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71'

Braunschweig again

After the second goal, the visitors seem to have woken up. Sturm and Mijatović both have chances in quick succession, but both times they are too imprecise in front of goal.

0:17

Almost a consolation

After a corner, a deflected shot reaches Urbich, but Blank manages to unsettle the striker at the last moment to prevent him from scoring.

66'

First substitution

Fürth make a change as well. Appelkamp makes way for Srbeny.

66'

Substitution

Shinta Appelkamp

64'

Double substitution

Katterbach and Mijatović are brought on to get a foot in the door once more.

64'

Substitution

Noah Katterbach

Fabio Di Michele Sanchez

64'

Substitution

Jovan Mijatović

Klaus doubles Fürth's advantage!

And with that, he's drawn level with his dad! From a counter-attack, the ball is played from Bansé into Klaus out on the wing. The Fürth player doesn't hesitate and cannons a high finish into the net at the near post, beating Hofmann, who had anticipated him to aim across goal.

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63'

Felix Klaus

GOAL!

2:0

Assist:S. Bansé

Felix Klaus

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.

9 %

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.

102.22 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.

14.75 m

61'

Very close

Sillah latches onto a through ball and then tries to lay it across to Klaus in front of goal. His pass is slightly deflected, however.

56'

Strong hands

Klaus comes in from the right and lets fly from the edge of the penalty area, but Hofmann is quick to get down and make the save.

56'

Missed

Opoku delivers a cross from the right. In the centre, Urbich makes a run into the penalty area on his own and only narrowly misses the ball on the slide. However, had he made contact, it wouldn't have counted anyway as the striker was in an offside position.

52'

Itter to the rescue

Aydin finds himself with the ball at his feet inside Fürth's penalty area, but Itter pulls off a stunning, last-ditch sliding tackle to deny him an effort on goal.

50'

Ouch!

Frenkert and Heuer clashed heads at a corner. Both are receiving treatment and are able to continue.

48'

At the last moment

Pohlmann chases down a long ball. In the penalty area, he pushes the ball a little too far ahead of himself. Di Michele comes rushing in and clears.

46'

Back under way!

The ball is rolling again for the second half here in Fürth. At the break, Braunschweig have elected to make a change, introducing Heusser for Di Benedetto.

Kick-off!

45'

+ 2

Substitution

Samuele Di Benedetto

45'

+ 2

A season first

Up until today, Fürth were the only second division side who had never been ahead at half-time this season.

Half-time: Fürth 1-0 Braunschweig

Braunschweig started well in the match and had several good chances, but after a good quarter of an hour, Fürth grew increasingly stronger and deserved to take the lead. After that, the hosts could have even extended their advantage further. So, everything is still up for grabs in the second half.

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Half-time

Father's record in sight

For Klaus, it was his 43rd career goal in Bundesliga 2 - he now needs just one more strike to draw level with his father Fred Klaus (44 goals).

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41'

Solid

Braunschweig come from the right. Sturm delivers a cross directly in front of goal. Hellstern is well positioned, though, and makes the save.

38'

Braunschweig once again

The visitors launch a counter-attack. However, Sturm has too many opposing bodies around him in the penalty box, and his shot is blocked.

38'

Fürth leading at home

The last time this is happened was on Matchday 2 in the derby against Nuremberg, when Fürth were twice in front and but ultimately still lost 4-2.

0:21

Close

Following a corner, Will tries his luck from distance. His shot flies just a few inches wide of the post.

35'

Chance for 2-0

Fürth launch another brilliant counter-attack. This time, Klaus is the provider. In the centre, however, Pohlmann does not connect with the ball properly. His second attempt is then blocked.

0:15

Deadlock broken!

Klaus controls a cross from the half-space at the penalty spot and, on the turn, lashes an unstoppable finish into the corner. What a hit from Fürth's top scorer!

32'

Felix Klaus

GOAL!

1:0

Assist:L. Reich

Felix Klaus

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.

12 %

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.

10.95 m

28'

Good tracking back

Once again, it is Pohlmann who applies the pressure. On the right, he drives all the way to the byline. He then looks to lay the ball off. The Braunschweig defence, however, are alert and clear the ball.

Visitors' sitting back

Braunschweig started the stronger side, but Fürth are now taking control. Eintracht have not had a shot on goal in a few minutes now.

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23'

So close

Fürth counterattack. Pohlmann drives forward with pace down the right flank and cuts inside. There, he gets past an opponent and then fires just over the crossbar.

22'

Evenly matched

The hosts are now fully in the game as well and chances are being created on both sides.

20'

Just wide

Itter crosses from the right and finds Sillah, but his header from the near post is deflected.

18'

Lovely through ball

Marie finds Urbich, who sets himself but sees his shot blocked. Di Benedetto then hits the rebound, but fires the effort well over.

16'

Braunschweig starting well

The visitors have had four shots on goal to the hosts' one, and have also won 60 per cent of their duels so far.

13'

Fürth have a go

Now Fürth are pushing forward again as well. However, a free-kick from the half-space yields nothing for the hosts.

7'

Braunschweig pushing forward

The visitors keep pressing. Opoku plays Marie through. His shot from a tight angle is cleared by Hellstern via a strong save with his foot.

6'

No takers

The visitors attack again. This time, however, several Braunschweig players fail to get on the end of a cross in the middle.

5'

First effort on goal

It's Braunschweig's turn to play forward. Sturm takes a shot, but Heuer blocks the attempt.

4'

Tentative start

The first few minutes have largely been played in Braunschweig's half. However, the hosts are yet to fashion any chances.

1'

And we're off!

The ball is rolling here in Fürth.

Kick-off!

More on that Braunschweig side

The visitors likewise make just one change to their starting line-up, with Frenkert (r.) moving into central defence in place of the injured Koutsidis.

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More on that Fürth side

For the Clover Leaves, there is just the one change compared to the 2-1 defeat at Hertha last week. Itter (pictured), who was out through illness last week, has recovered and comes into the side at left back in place of Dehm.

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Starting line-up: SpVgg Greuther Fürth

Formation:4-2-3-1

Starting line-up: Eintracht Braunschweig

Formation:4-5-1

Vogel on facing Braunschweig

"I believe that we feel comfortable in our system. If we continue to put in performances like we did against Hertha, then it will be rewarded as the season goes on. Braunschweig have a young and highly talented squad. We need to show the same eagerness to run as we have done recently."

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Lars Kornetka on facing Fürth

"I expect a hard-fought match, where things will get physical and two sides who are aware of their strengths will face each other. Fürth will try to shine with their pacey players. We'll try to take that away from them. On the other hand, it's important for us to bring our own strengths to the fore even more than we've managed so far."

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Eleven years in waiting

Braunschweig's last away victory over the Clover Leaves came in April 2015, when they recovered from a goal down to triumph 2-1.

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Unbeaten at home

Fürth have not lost any of their last eight home matches against Braunschweig, winning four and drawing four.

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2:12

Watch: Hertha Berlin 2-1 Fürth - last time out

The Clover Leaves put in a battling display against the Bundesliga 2 leaders but are now without a league win in four games.

2:14

Watch: Braunschweig 1-0 Holstein Kiel - last time out

Die Löwen ended their five-game winless run in Bundesliga 2 with a hard-fought victory at home to early-season strugglers Kiel.

2:15

Watch: Greuther Fürth 0-0 Braunschweig - previous meeting

Fürth held Braunschweig to a goalless draw back in January despite being reduced to 10 men inside three minutes.

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