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90'
+ 8

Full-time: Fürth 1-0 Hannover

Fürth emerge as fortunate winners of a match with few chances. Hannover had more possession in the first half but Fürth won more duels. In the second half, there wasn't a single big opportunity - until Futkeu was left completely unmarked in the 85th minute following a flicked-on corner.
90'
+ 7

Full-time

The match is over.
Full-time
90'
+ 5

No danger

Fürth manages to clear the ball with a collective effort.
90'
+ 4

Dangerous free kick

Muroya wins a set piece on the right.
90'
+ 2

Hannover overwhelmed

Hannover can't get into attacking positions.
90'
+ 1

Substitution

90'

Added time

There will be five minutes of stoppage 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.
Jannik Dehm
Jannik Dehm32.07km/h
2.
Roberto Massimo
Roberto Massimo32.03km/h
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Was this the winner?

Fürth have scored their last five goals all from set pieces. Futkeu has scored in two consecutive matches for the first time.
85'

Set-piece leads to breakthrough

Based on the course of the match so far, it was clear a set-piece might be needed for a goal to come today.
84'

1-0!

After a corner from the left, Srbeny flicks it on at the near post. Noel Futkeu is unmarked in the six-yard box, controls the ball and scores on the turn. It's his seventh goal of the season.
83'

Noel Futkeu

GOAL!

1:0
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.
37 %
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.
6.31 m
80'

Itter injury interruption

Luca Itter requires treatment to his ankle.
75'

First shot on target.

Dehm's long-range effort was the first attempt on the Fürth goal. Schulze secures the ball with a slight fumble.
73'

No danger

There haven't been any dangerous attempts on goal yet in the second half. Both teams are finding it extremely difficult today.
70'

Fürth improved

In the second half, Fürth are regaining possession much quicker.
69'

Ball Recovery Time

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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).
SpVgg Greuther Fürth
1st Half
2nd Half
16.7 s
11 s
67'

Yellow for Green

The ball bounces too far away from Green, who puts in a sliding tackle and receives a yellow card.
65'

From the back

After a corner, Sacha Bansé gets two chances to shoot from deep. The Fürth player is blocked on both attempts.
62'

Top spot up for grabs

While the teams are striving to create goalscoring opportunities, let's take a look at the table from the visitors' perspective. Cologne are currently in first place. However, Hannover would jump to the top spot if they can win this, but they would need to show more here in Fürth.
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Lack of attacking play

Attacks have been at a premium in this match.
56'

Still lacking rhythm

The match remains disjointed and the pitch, in poor condition, is making it very difficult for the players.
56'

Substitution

53'

Hannover hunting an opener

After winning the ball, Muroya receives it again on the right. He crosses to the far post where Tresoldi rises high but heads the ball well over the crossbar.
51'

A hint of offence

Muroya wins the ball on the right and marches towards the byline. However, his pass is then too imprecise.
48'

Asta down

Asta gets caught in the poor pitch and requires treatment as the game is briefly interrupted.
47'

Waiting for a shot

There have been no shots on goal since the 18th minute (until then the shot count read 5-3 for Fürth). All involved are hoping for a more active second half with more chances.
46'

Kick-off

We're off again. The second half begins without any substitutions for either side.
Kick-off!
45'
+ 2

Half-time: Fürth 0-0 Hannover

A balanced first half ends goalless. Hannover had possession for long periods, while Fürth initially won more tackles. Neither side could get any more than a few half-chances and blocked shots away.
Half-time
44'

Not much happening here

Both teams are neutralising each other and not taking any risks. It's been a first half with few goal-scoring opportunities.
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Balanced duel

Hannover have more possession and are playing more successful passes. Fürth have won one more tackle and fired one more shot on goal.
35'

Attacking foul

After a long throw-in and several headers dangerously close to the Fürth goal, Hannover are called back for a foul.
31'

Penalty check

After a careless loss of possession during build-up play, Hannover gains control through Tresoldi. The striker goes down in the penalty area. No penalty is given. The situation is reviewed, but the decision stands.
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.
Jannik Dehm
Jannik Dehm32.07km/h
3.
Roberto Massimo
Roberto Massimo31.84km/h
29'

No clear-cut chances

The ball is moving quite fluidly in both teams' ranks. This hasn't led to any truly dangerous moments in front of the goals yet.
25'

Neumann suspended

After a reckless challenge, Neumann receives his fifth yellow card and will have to watch from the sidelines for next week's final match before the winter break.
23'

Chance thwarted

After a long ball to Futkeu, he tries to thread a pass to the left into Hrgota's path. A Hannover defender slides in to intercept.
20'

Bansé booked again

That's a fourth yellow card of the season for Sacha Bansé, who is a bit too late with his tackle on the touchline.
17'

Fürth applies pressure

There is a 3-2 lead on the shot count for Fürth, who are also winning nearly 60 percent of the duels in the first 17 minutes. Hannover's high possession hasn't had any material impact with Fürth currently on the front foot.
Goal attempts
3off target
0on target
2off target
0on target
11'

Fürth from distance

The ball comes to Green via Gieselmann and Futkeu, who shoots from about 20 metres out. The dangerous attempt is deflected for a corner - until the referee stops the play for a foul.
10'

Hannover controlling possession

Fürth had one or two dangerous situations. However, Hannover have kept hold of the ball well as they try to control the game.
Possession (%)
4159
6'

Voglsammer has Hannover's first effort

Following a corner from the right, Voglsammer gets his head to the ball. The first attempt for the visitors goes a metre wide of the right post, however.
4'

Clearance falls to Futkeu's feet

After a cross--cum-shot from the left, the Hannover defence clears the ball straight to Futkeu's feet. The ball bounces a bit too far away from the on-loan striker.
2'

First attempt

Massimo drives the ball down the left and centres it to the edge of the penalty area, where Meyerhöfer gets a shot away. The ball slips off his instep and goes a few metres wide of Hannover's right post.
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Kick-off

We're underway in Fürth.
Kick-off!

More on that Hannover team

After coming off the bench to bag a brace against Ulm, Nicolo Tresoldi has been called up to the starting XI.

More on that Fürth team

Moritz Schulze makes his debut in the Bundesliga 2, whilst Nahuel Noll is absent from the squad. In addition, Simon Asta replaced the suspended Maximilian Dietz.

Hannover starting XI

Zieler - Knight, Halstenberg, Neumann - Muroya, Leopold, Kunze, Dehm - Voglsammer, Lee, Tresoldi

Fürth starting XI

Schulze - Asta, Jung, Itter - Meyerhöfer, Banse, Green, Gießelmann - Massimo, Hrgota, Futkeu

Jan Siewert on facing Hannover

"Hannover are a very ambitious opponent. They are a good team with a good manager. I'm looking forward to this match because it will present us with a challenge and we can show once again everything we're capable of. I hope we can come away with the best possible result."

Stefan Leitl on facing Fürth

"I think Fürth have an exciting team. They have a good mix of experienced and young players and a lot of quality. It will be a very tough match for us."

A familiar face

Stefan Leitl has been present in the last eight meetings between these two teams - four times as Hannover boss, four times in charge of Fürth. He coached the hosts from February 2019 to June 2022, achieving promotion to the Bundesliga with the Cloverleaves in 2021. As a head coach, he has never lost against a former club.

Hannover's good record

Hannover have picked up 13 victories in 24 competitive matches against Fürth (the sides have met twice in the Bundesliga and 22 times in the Bundesliga 2) and lost only four times.

Hello and welcome!

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