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Elversberg are also helping their goal difference today (plus 20), which is the best in Bundesliga 2. That might just prove decisive in the promotion battle.

Pherai's successful evening comes to an end. Elversberg take the double goalscorer off, and Malanga comes on for him.

Petkov tries to fight his way through on his own again, but is stopped by Pinckert.

Zimmerschied was involved in two goals today, Pherai scored twice and Petkov set up a goal. Elversberg's attacking midfield trio have been electric today.

Mokwa has to come off injured, Schnellbacher comes on in his place.

Elversberg quickly play it forward down the right, where Karlsruhe are quite open. Petkov wants to cut inside from the right, but takes a tumble in trying to do so.

It is Pherai's third brace in Bundesliga 2, with the previous two scored while wearing the Braunschweig shirt (the last one over three years ago in March 2023 against Bielefeld)

In terms of playing style, Elversberg would certainly be an enrichment for the Bundesliga, as both of their goals today were beautifully worked out through combination play. In total, Elversberg have now scored 28 times from passes, and only Hannover is better in this regard.

Elversberg continue to combine well around the Karlsruhe penalty area. Petkov has another go, but his shot is blocked.

Pherai had previously not scored in 41 consecutive Bundesliga 2 matches, but today he has managed to bag a brace.

Petkov plays a great through ball to Günther, who narrowly misses the right corner with his curling shot.

Bernat also makes a strong save against Pherai. Shortly after, Rapp's long-range shot goes over the Karlsruhe goal.

Petkov doesn't make the most of Franke's accidental ball and fails to score when through on goal against Bernat. However, Franke makes up for his mistake by blocking Pherai's shot.

After a corner from the right, the Elversberg player rises high, but Bernat saves the header just before half-time.

Bernat can only parry Zimmerschied's shot, then Pherai reacts strongly and gets the ball to Mokwa, who shoots immediately. Franke throws himself in front of the shot in the empty goal and prevents it from going in!

Elversberg want another! First, Poręba's chip into the box finds no taker, then Petkov's low shot is denied by Bernat.

Lukas Petkov set up a goal for the fourth time - added to his ten goals he now has 14 goal involvements this season, more than anyone else at Elversberg.

Elversberg combine perfectly with quick and direct passes! The ball eventually finds its way to Pherai in the middle, who smashes it under the crossbar.

Condé has created some space for himself in the centre and wants to lay it off to the right wing, but the pass doesn't reach its target.

Zimmerschied goes down after a challenge with Wanitzek, but is able to play on.

Günther has a go from the left side, but his shot is far too harmless. The home side now have more possession of the ball again and are looking for gaps in the well-organised Karlsruhe defence.

Gyamerah doesn't connect perfectly from the right edge of the penalty area. The hosts are looking to push right from the start.