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Full-time: Greuther Fürth 3-1 Preußen Münster

Greuther Fürth build on their home form from last season and assert themselves with 3-1 win against Preußen Münster. In a largely entertaining game, the hosts shifted up a gear in the second half and Srbeny and Jung made it a simple win. Münster put in a decent performance in their first game back in the Bundesliga 2.
Full-time
90'

Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 90 minutes

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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.
Joel Grodowski
Joel Grodowski35.02km/h
2.
Roberto Massimo
Roberto Massimo33.92km/h
3.
Simon Asta
Simon Asta33.89km/h
84'

Green tests Schenk

The goalscorer from has another go from distance, but doesn't trouble the visitors' keeper.
75'

Dominant Shamrock

The home side are not letting up and keep coming forward to have shots.
Goal attempts
13off target
7on target
8off target
4on target
73'

Fresh legs

Both sides bring on some fresh players for the closing stages. Münster look like they will set up a bit more attacking.
70'

From a tight angle

Asta hits the ball high towards the near post from a tight angle on the right, Schenk can parry it for a corner.
66'

Fürth continues to press

Hrgota has a shot, the situation is unclear in the penalty area after several rebounds, however an offside was then called. It looks more likely that this game will turn 4-1 than 3-2.
65'

Win Probability

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Win Probability
This Match Fact documents significant changes in the probability of victory for both teams during the course of the match. The value is based on actual match play and incorporates existing Match Facts such as Expected Goals, Skill and Set-Piece Dange
49'
48.8 %
55'
93.5 %
64'

Double substitution

Can the two new players prevent the defeat?
59'

Goal stands!

Referee Hempel allows the goal after checking the video assistant referee monitor.
55'
Video Assistant RefereeVideo Assistant Referee
SituationGoal
ReviewPrevious foul?
DecisionGoal
55'

3-1! Lead extended!

Hrgota's free kick from a left-sided position sails into the box, where Jung makes a free run to the far post and just has to get his head on it. The goal is checked and confirmed.
55'

Gideon Jung

GOAL!

3:1
Gideon Jung
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.
39 %
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.
6.22 m
54'

Caution

Ter Horst grabs Futkeu's shirt and prevents the counter-attack. Yellow card!
50'
Dennis Srbeny
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.
17 %
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.
97.37 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.
13.62 m
46'

Play resumes!

The match is back underway, Fürth kick off and there are no substitutions on either side. Who will come out on top?
Kick-off!
45'
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Half-time: Fürth 1-1 Münster

The match is fairly level at 1-1 at half-time. Fürth were the better team from the start, but the visitors from Münster played bravely and grew into the game. They were able to cancel out Green's penalty with a great combination from star duo Grodowski and Batmaz.
Half-time
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Batmaz ice cold

Malik Batmaz scored with his first shot on target in this match. For the 24-year-old it is his seventh second division goal (in his 71st match - previously he only scored for KSC).
45'

How will Fürth respond?

The home side had eased off a bit before conceding the goal and are now coming forward again, while Münster continue to defend well.
41'

The equalizer!!!

Grodowski is sent wide and plays the ball low from the right towards the goal, where Batmaz runs onto it at the far post and smashes the ball high into the corner with his left foot! The dream duo from the third division can also do it one level higher!
41'

Malik Batmaz

GOAL!

1:1
Malik Batmaz
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.
97 %
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.
4.74 m
34'

Unusual for Münster

In the entire last third division season, Preußen Münster had only conceded three penalties (the first of them on matchday 14); now on their return to the second division, they concede one on the very first matchday.
30'

Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 30 minutes

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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.
Joel Grodowski
Joel Grodowski35.02km/h
2.
Roberto Massimo
Roberto Massimo33.92km/h
3.
Simon Asta
Simon Asta33.89km/h
27'

Missed!

Asta puts in a good cross from the right into the box, Massimo makes a run to the far post but goes down under slight contact and can't reach the ball.
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The SpVgg takes the lead!

Green steps up to take the penalty and keeps his cool - slotting it in the bottom left. Schenk had dived the other way.
25'

Julian Green

GOAL!

1:0
Penalty
Julian Green
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 %
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
23'

Futkeu caught

In the box, the striker is sandwiched by the visiting team's defenders and brought down for a penalty.
21'
Video Assistant RefereeVideo Assistant Referee
SituationNo penalty
ReviewFoul?
DecisionPenalty
21'

Good chances

There have already been some really good goal scoring opportunities on both sides, Futkeu and Mees have been the most effective so far.
Shots
2
2
Noel Futkeu Joshua Mees
18'

Fürth sorting themselves out

The home side are finding it difficult against opponents defending well. Münster are lying in wait to counterattack.
15'

Great chance!

Mees is played behind the defence, runs towards goal and shoots with the inside of his foot past the left post. That could have been better, Münster are repeatedly finding gaps in the defence.
4'

Srbeny misses

The home side are pressing, a pass from the left finds Srbeny in the middle but the striker cannot control it, he wanted to shoot straight away.
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Good chance!

The cloverleafs start well, Futkeu is sent into the penalty area, but finishes somewhat hastily and does not hit the ball properly from a promising position.
1'

Kick-off!

The ball is rolling in Fürth. The visitors from Münster kick things off, after 33 years they are back in the 2nd division.
Kick-off!

Münster start with five new signings

The Preußens have five new players in the starting line-up: goalkeeper Johannes Schenk (from Bayern Munich), Joshua Mees, Mikkel Kirkeskov (both from Holstein Kiel), Jorrit Hendrix (Western Sydney) and Lukas Frenkert (back after loan to Bocholt).

Cloverleaves with three new players

Three new signings are in the starting eleven for Greuther Fürth: Goalkeeper Nahuel Noll (from Hoffenheim), Roberto Massimo (Stuttgart) and Noel Futkeu (Eintracht Frankfurt II).

Münster starting XI

Schenk - Ter Horst, Frenkert, Koulis, Kirkeskov - Bazzoli, Hendrix - Mees, Lorenz - Batmaz, Grodowski

Fürth starting XI

Noll - Meyerhöfer, Jung, Itter - Asta, Müller, Green, Massimo - Hrgota - Futkeu, Srbeny
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Zorniger before Münster

"We want to play a good match and be able to say, that was great, that was worth it. There should be joy at the club, otherwise we're doing something wrong."
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Hildmann on joining the Bundesliga 2

"We must not preoccupy ourselves too much with where we stand, what awaits us. We have to do what we can: play football. That is what we want to achieve and assert our style of play."
13:48
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Characters, dramas and records - the history of the 2. Bundesliga!

13:47
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50 years of the 2.Bundesliga: The teams, dramas and the records

The 2.Bundesliga celebrates it's 50th anniversary - all of the teams, the drama and the records made along the way. The second division of German football is rich with several landmark events, as well as being home to some prominent names. We take a deep dive into all of the things that comprise the history of the 2.Bundesliga.
15:39
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Jürgen Klopp's Bundesliga 2 journey

The former Mainz, Borussia Dortmund and Liverpool coach charts his incredible voyage through Germany's second tier.

A long awaited return

Preußen Münster return to the Bundesliga 2 after just over 30 years away and will look to make up for lost time with an opening day victory against Greuther Fürth. The home side had a good season last year and the fans will be hopeful that they can build on their 8th place finish, although it won't be easy without star man Armindo Sieb this year.

Hello and welcome!

Welcome along and thanks for joining us for build-up and live coverage of this Matchday 1 fixture between SpVgg Greuther Fürth and SC Preußen Münster.