Highlights
Eric Weisbach
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90'
+ 8
Conclusion
After both teams won 4-0 on the last matchday, expectations were high today. In the end, it was a goalless draw, but it became exciting, especially towards the end. The best chance fell to Elversberg's Asllani, who failed to convert from the spot against Noll.
Full-time
90'
+ 6
Hrgota again!
After a long ball into the final third, Hrgota breaks through, but he seems to run out of steam during the finish. Kristof can easily save his shot.
90'
+ 1
Stoppage time begins
A full seven minutes have been added on. Plenty of time for a last-gasp winner!
90'
Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 90 minutes
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.
88'
Counter-attack without finish
Fürth launched a counter-attack through Hrgota, but twice missed the right moment to shoot near the penalty area. The counter-attack ends with an offensive foul.
85'
Fürth more active again
In the last few minutes, it seems as if Fürth have stepped up their search for the first goal. Hrgota is the main driving force in the attack.
83'
Substitution
82'
All substitutions used
Zorniger has made all five of his substitutions. Can Greuther Fürth still make something happen in the final phase?
80'
Substitution
80'
Substitution
78'
Substitution
76'
Tough challenge
Feil brings Mustapha down from behind with a hard tackle, and receives a yellow card for it!
72'
Nearly 1-0!
Now Fürth suddenly come alive! Massimo cuts in from the right outside the penalty area and shoots towards the left corner. Kristof claws the ball away, that was close!
71'
Fellhauer with a first-time shot
A low cross comes in from the right side, which Fellhauer strikes first-time with his right foot in the penalty area. Noll dives to the left corner and saves!
69'
Substitution
67'
Goalkeeper Efficiency of Nahuel Noll
Goalkeeper Efficiency
Goalkeeper Efficiency compares the number of saves a goalkeeper makes with his expected saves (xSaves). xSaves is calculated with the help of artificial intelligence. When a goalkeeper has a positive efficiency value, it means he has saved more shots than statistically expected.
0.9
Saves2
xSaves1.1
66'
Just over!
Baum curls a shot from the right corner of the penalty area towards the far post, but the ball goes just over the crossbar.
65'
Substitution
62'
Elversberg closer to taking the lead
xGoals
The xGoals value of a club is calculated from the sum of all goal probabilities (goals and shots on goal) of that team. During a match, it’s easy to see whether the club is performing better than expected (goals > xGoals) - or maybe even higher (xGoals > goals).
xGoals
0
0.35
1.52
0
Goals
59'
Zorniger reacts
Mustapha and Gießelmann are now brought on as fresh legs.
58'
Substitution
58'
Substitution
53'
Asllani misses from the spot!
Noll anticipates correctly and can easily catch the weakly struck shot to the left side!
53'
51'
Penalty for Elversberg!
During Pinckert's advance, the centre-back's foot was stepped on, so after VAR review it's now a penalty!
49'
SituationNo penalty
ReviewFoul?
DecisionPenalty
49'
Blocked at the last moment!
The centre-back Pickert has pushed forward and drives the ball to the byline. From there, he lays it off to Schnellbacher, whose shot from five metres is blocked by Dietz at the last second!
46'
We're back underway!
The ball is rolling again. Both teams are back on the pitch unchanged. Will we finally see some goals now?
Kick-off!
45'
+ 3
Half-time at Ronhof
The Cloverleaves have had more of the play, but Elversberg are the more dangerous side in front of goal. However, there hasn't been much action in attack from either team. They'll need to step it up in the second half!
Half-time
45'
+ 2
Hrgota!
Green takes a quick free kick and feeds Hrgota on the left side of the penalty area. He turns and shoots, but the ball whistles just past the right post!
45'
+ 1
Stoppage time begins
Two minutes added on.
44'
Over the bar!
The Cloverleaves are struggling to create chances in attack. Green tries his luck with a long-range effort, but it sails several metres wide of the goal and out of play.
40'
That should have been the lead!
Asllani receives a sensational through ball and dances past keeper Noll and then Asta, but fails to knock the ball into the empty net! In the end, he only hits the side netting, as the Fürth players were able to throw themselves into the line of shot.
37'
Massimo from distance!
The left-back takes aim from about 20 metres out from goal and has a go. His shot with his weaker left foot goes about a metre wide of the left post.
33'
A goal would do this match good
There has been a lack of clear goal-scoring opportunities on both sides so far, with both teams fighting for control in midfield.
30'
Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 30 minutes
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.
29'
Strong on the break
Elversberg are only threatening on the counter, but are using those breaks to good effect. This time, Schnellbacher manages to get on the end of a long ball into the final third and immediately shoots. However, the ball flies over.
26'
No penalty
Futkeu goes down rather theatrically on the right side of the penalty area, and the referee immediately waves the protests away.
23'
Hrgota the dangerman
Much of the play in this 23 minutes has gone through the experienced playmaker. However, his final passes are yet to find a teammate, while he also fired a fierce volley wide of the goal.
19'
No-one in the middle
Hrgota whips in a free-kick across the face of goal, but nobody gambles to get on the end of it!
Elversberg double-team Jung
© IMAGO/Sportfoto Zink / Wolfgang Zink
15'
First big chance!
Damar receives a perfect lay-off just outside the penalty area and attempts to find the far corner with a curling shot. Noll, though, manages to parry the ball to safety with a spectacular save!
14'
Cross blocked
Baum drives down the right flank and into the penalty area before attempting to play a sharp ball across the face of goal. However, the Fürth defence manages to clear before it becomes dangerous.
11'
Quick feet
Hrgota dances past two Elversberg players and runs towards the byline. He then attempts a through ball to Srbeny, but it fails to find its target.
8'
Kleeblätter in control
After a hectic opening few minutes, Fürth are now increasing their control of the match as they look to the keep the ball in Elversberg's half.
5'
Early Fürth corners
The first two corners of the match go Fürth's way. Neither cause any particular danger, though, as Elversberg manage to clear them both without much trouble.
3'
First attempt
After winning the ball high up the pitch, Schnellbacher shoots from the left side of the penalty area but fires the ball well over the crossbar.
1'
Kick-off!
Fürth kick us off, playing in their white home shirts with green stripes. The visitors from Saarland are in black.
Kick-off!
Three changes for the visitors
Damar, Sickinger and Rohr come into the starting line-up. Feil is on the bench, while Le Joncour and Şahin are out due to injuries.
One change for Die Kleeblätter
Meyerhöfer is out due to injury and is therefore replaced by Bansé - that is the only change from the 4-0 victory in Regensburg.
Elversberg starting XI
Kristof - Baum, Pinckert, Rohr, Neubauer - Petkov, Fellhauer, Sickinger, Damar - Asllani, Schnellbacher
Fürth starting XI
Noll - Bansé, Jung, Itter - Asta, Dietz, Green, Massimo - Hrgota - Futkeu, Srbeny
The refereeing team
Eric Weisbach (Referee), Oliver Lossius (Assistant Referee 1), Tobias Endriß (Assistant Referee 2), Felix Grund (Fourth Official), Sascha Stegemann (VAR), Dr. Arne Aarnink (Assistant VAR)
Zorniger's thoughts
"Elversberg play very courageously. This is already a team and a club that has taken the steps necessary to stay in the league and looking to move forward. That's admirable."
Steffen's thoughts
"Fürth had strong spells last season. Many players from the previous campaign are still there, too, and the playing style is relatively similar. However, there are also some differences, both compared to last term and from match to match. It won't be easy, but we want to continue to improve and be successful."
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