Highlights
B. Dankert
90'
+ 6
Full-time: Magdeburg 2-2 Fürth
Fürth found their footing just in time and, aided by Magdeburg's passivity, managed to secure a deserved 2-2 draw in the end. This match will be remembered for the bizarre lapses from Jung and Heber.
Full-time
90'
Added time
Five minutes of additional time.
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.
87'
Jung!
Following a corner from the right, the defender heads the ball just wide of the left post.
85'
Substitution
85'
Substitution
85'
Unfortunate
Substitute Gießelmann has to come off, unable to continue after the collision with Musonda. Münz replaces him, and Motika also comes on for Hrgota. This exhausts Fürth's substitution quota.
83'
Ito!
The substitute is immediately in action! However, Noll easily saves his low shot from 14 metres out.
82'
Unfortunate
Musonda limps off the pitch, Ito replacing him on the right wing.
82'
Substitution
81'
Interruption
Gießelmann and Musonda remain down after their challenge and require treatment. Gießelmann is quickly back on his feet, but it doesn't look good for Musonda.
78'
Astonishing
Goal attempts
8off target
5on target
13off target
2on target
75'
Futkeu! Equaliser!
Consbruch wins an aerial duel at the halfway line, dribbles forward and serves Futkeu on the left edge of the penalty area. He sets himself up and curls the ball into the top right corner. 2-2!
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.
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.
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.
72'
Fresh legs
Consbruch replaces the active Massimo.
71'
El Hankouri!
After a fine combination on the left, El Hankouri shoots with his right foot, but the ball is blocked by Jung, who has his arms behind his back.
71'
Substitution
70'
On the way to the top
With the current scoreline, FCM will finish matchday eight as league leaders.
68'
Substitution
68'
Substitution
67'
Double substitution
Titz wants to give his now too-passive team new impetus. Atik and Michel replace Amaechi and Gnaka position-for-position.
64'
Wide dispersion
Goal attempts
7off target
5on target
12off target
1on target
61'
Wing switch
Nollenberger takes over on the left for the very quiet Burcu.
61'
Substitution
59'
Poor
After Hugonet's foul, Green delivers a free kick towards the goal, but it harmlessly flies wide to the left and out for a goal kick.
57'
Amaechi!
Magdeburg are picking up steam. Amaechi powers his way into the penalty area, then the ball ricochets off an opponent and narrowly misses the Fürth goal.
56'
The Chance!
Now FCM also announce their attacking intentions for the second half. Musonda shoots from the right at the edge of the penalty area and Krempicki touches the ball at the far post - but he can't force it in.
53'
Restart
The visitors seem to have regained their composure, now appearing much more focused.
50'
Cross-bar!
The visitors start the second half better and come close to equalising! After a corner from the right, a Fürth player heads the ball against the left corner of the crossbar!
Green pulls one back just before half-time
© IMAGO/Sportfoto Zink / Melanie Zink
46'
No further substitutions
Both teams have returned from the dressing room with no changes to their personnel.
46'
We're back underway!
The second half is in progress.
Kick-off!
45'
+ 3
Hidden camera?
It was a 'normal' football match until Fürth's Jung absentmindedly picked up the ball with his hand in his own penalty area after twelve minutes - obviously assuming it was a goal kick. Problem: The ball hadn't gone out of play. And as if the match hadn't already provided enough material for the end-of-year review with this scene, Heber made a mistake of the same kind at the other end shortly before half-time. The Magdeburg player had anticipated referee Dankert's non-existent free-kick whistle when he picked up the ball rolling into the FCM penalty area with his hand.
Half-time: Magdeburg 2-1 Greuther Fürth
© IMAGO/Franziska Gora
Half-time
45'
+ 1
Stoppage time
Two minutes are indicated.
44'
Double madness!
How often do you see that kind of defensive misunderstanding in the area? Jung and Heber suffer the same mishap within half an hour!
42'
Green keeps his cool!
The veteran says thanks very much, shoots low to the right and reduces the deficit!
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.
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.
41'
Penalty for Fürth!
Heber handles the ball in the Magdeburg penalty area! Another spot-kick is awarded!
38'
No takers
Kaars bursts through on the right and delivers a sharp, low cross, but finds no takers in the middle.
35'
Futkeu!
A sign of life from the visitors. Futkeu heads towards goal from the right, although Reimann leaps and punches out of his six-yard box.
34'
Up against it
Jung's mistake for the penalty has unsettled his team. Since then, it has been one-way traffic.
El Hankouri makes it 1-0
© IMAGO/Sportfoto Zink / Wolfgang Zink
32'
Substitution
32'
Double substitution
Zorniger reacts. In Gießelmann and Asta, two wing-backs come on for centre-back Itter and striker Srbeny.
32'
Substitution
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'
Another chance
Fürth are on the ropes as Magdeburg continue to dominate. El Hankouri shoots from a difficult angle but is thwarted by Noll, who is all that is standing between the hosts and a bigger lead.
27'
Deflected!
Amaechi delivers a sharp cross into the penalty area, but a combination of a deflection and Noll end the threat.
26'
In good form
Kaars scored his fourth goal of the season earlier, with this the first time since Matchday 3 that he has found the back of the net.
24'
Kaars!
Nearly 3-0! The Dutchman escapes Fürth's defence again, but is thwarted by Noll, who blocks the shot well.
22'
Fürth too meek
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
2
2.51
0.54
0
Goals
18'
Two to the good!
Magdeburg capitalise on their momentum and extend their lead! Kaars is lurking in the middle of Fürth's half, receives the ball and keeps his cool in front of Noll! Within three minutes, Magdeburg are in total control.
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.
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.
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.
15'
The rebound finds the net!
El Hankouri's weak spot-kick is saved, Amaechi collects the rebound and passes back to El Hankouri, who takes advantage this time to break the deadlock.
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.
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'
13'
Penalty!
Bizarre scenes in the Fürth penalty area! Noll rolls the ball to Jung, who obviously thought it was a goal-kick and picks up the ball with his hands. However, it was still in play and a penalty is therefore given.
10'
Lively start
Goal attempts
2off target
0on target
3off target
0on target
7'
Krempicki!
From an immediate counter-attack, the Fürth defence fall asleep and allow Krempicki to run straight towards goal. However, once in the penalty area, he misses the far left corner.
7'
Green goes close!
Fürth combine beautifully through the centre before Green regains possession after losing the ball. The forward then unleashes a powerful shot - once again, though, it misses the target.
5'
No danger
Now the hosts venture forward for the first time. Following a ball that drops into the penalty area, referee Dankert blows the whistle for a foul by the striker.
4'
Off target
Noll plays a pinpoint lofted pass into the path of Massimo. He cuts inside from the left wing and takes aim, but his curling effort goes well wide of the upright.
2'
Back-to-back corners
Green takes two set-pieces in quick succession, the second of which is played short. It eventually gets played into the area before the ball pinballs through Magdeburg's six-yard box and ultimately goes wide of the right post.
1'
Kick-off!
Magdeburg have kicked us off, playing in all blue. Fürth, meanwhile, are wearing their black away kit.
Kick-off!
Out onto the pitch
The teams are entering the field in Magdeburg.
Chance for Müller
Tobias Müller had only played one minute as a substitute for Magdeburg across the first seven matchdays. Today, the 30-year-old gets the start he has been looking for.
Fürth unchanged
Cloverleaves coach Alexander Zorniger sends out the same starting eleven that began in the home defeat against Düsseldorf last time out.
Magdeburg make two changes
Magdeburg boss Christian Tietz makes two changes to his starting line-up from the 2-1 victory in Darmstadt. Tobias Müller and Lubambo Musonda come in for the suspended Marcus Mathisen and Philipp Hercher, who is suffering with a muscle injury.
Fürth starting XI
Noll - Dietz, Jung, Itter - Meyerhöfer, Bansé, Green, Massimo - Hrgota - Srbeny, Futkeu
Magdeburg starting XI
Reimann - Hugonet, T. Müller, Heber - Musonda, Gnaka, Krempicki, El Hankouri - Amaechi, Burcu - Kaars
The away curse
The away team has never won this clash, with four home wins (two for each team) before the two most recent draws where Magdeburg and Greuther Fürth were tied both times last season (1-1 in Fürth and 0-0 in Magdeburg).
Atik's kryptonite
Magdeburg midfielder Baris Atik has never won against Fürth in the Bundesliga 2 (three draws and three defeats). Additionally, he was not involved in any of the goals in these three games.
Undefeated against the hosts
Alexander Zorniger has never lost against Magdeburg in five competitive matches as a coach (three wins, two draws).
Titz on Fürth:
"Week after week, you can see how tight this 2. Bundesliga is. Fürth recently lost unluckily against Düsseldorf. They are a team that relies on compactness and running strength. When it comes to taking shots on goal and set pieces, they are one of the most dangerous teams in the league."
Zorniger on Magdeburg:
"Magdeburg is certainly one of the best opponents in the league in terms of football and playing style. They are equipped with many skilful players. For us, it's important that we have rediscovered our aggression in the last match and can play intense football over a longer period of time."
Hello and welcome!
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