Match report

Union Berlin Defeats SpVgg Greuther Fürth 2-1 in 2. Bundesliga

SpVgg Greuther Fürth
SpVgg Greuther Fürth
1–2
FT
Union Berlin
Union Berlin
May 21, 2017

Union Berlin secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory over SpVgg Greuther Fürth, maintaining their strong push for promotion in the 2. Bundesliga. Key moments included a quick goal from K. Redondo and a late penalty by S. Polter, while S. Dursun briefly leveled for Fürth. This match highlights the competitive nature of the 2. Bundesliga and Union Berlin's resilience.

Key Facts

  • • SpVgg Greuther Fürth vs Union Berlin: 1-2 final score
  • • K. Redondo scored the first goal for Union Berlin at minute 38
  • • S. Dursun equalized for Fürth at minute 66
  • • S. Polter secured the win for Union Berlin with a penalty at minute 78
  • • R. Žulj and K. Redondo received yellow cards

Lineups

SpVgg Greuther Fürth

Formation: 4-3-1-2

Starting XI

  • 30 S. Burchert (G)
  • 13 M. Caligiuri (D)
  • 22 J. van den Bergh (D)
  • 7 N. Gießelmann (D)
  • 21 K. Narey (M)
  • 4 L. Gugganig (M)
  • 8 J. Gjasula (M)
  • 20 R. Zulj (M)
  • 29 T. Cigerci (M)
  • 40 P. Sontheimer (M)
  • 15 S. Dursun (F)

Substitutes

  • 39 D. Raum
  • 14 M. Bolly
  • 31 D. Steininger
  • 2 S. Sama
  • 6 A. Hofmann
  • 18 B. Kirsch
  • 24 B. Megyeri

Union Berlin

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 1 D. Mesenhöler (G)
  • 3 E. Pogatetz (D)
  • 29 M. Parensen (D)
  • 5 B. Kessel (D)
  • 28 C. Trimmel (D)
  • 6 K. Pedersen (D)
  • 19 D. Kreilach (M)
  • 8 S. Fürstner (M)
  • 18 K. Redondo (M)
  • 9 S. Polter (F)
  • 16 P. Hosiner (F)

Substitutes

  • 17 S. Hedlund
  • 11 M. Thiel
  • 39 L. Lämmel
  • 13 R. Korte
  • 14 A. Nikci
  • 27 E. Zejnullahu
  • 30 M. Gspurning

Timeline

  1. SpVgg Greuther Fürth
    17' SpVgg Greuther Fürth Card · Yellow Card
    R. Žulj
  2. Union Berlin
    38' Union Berlin Goal · Normal Goal
    K. Redondo
  3. SpVgg Greuther Fürth
    57' SpVgg Greuther Fürth subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Patrick Sontheimer · On: D. Raum
  4. Union Berlin
    63' Union Berlin Card · Yellow Card
    K. Redondo
  5. SpVgg Greuther Fürth
    66' SpVgg Greuther Fürth Goal · Normal Goal
    S. Dursun · Assist: J. Gjasula
  6. Union Berlin
    67' Union Berlin subst · Substitution 1
    Off: P. Hosiner · On: S. Hedlund
  7. Union Berlin
    78' Union Berlin Goal · Penalty
    S. Polter
  8. Union Berlin
    79' Union Berlin subst · Substitution 2
    Off: K. Redondo · On: M. Thiel
  9. SpVgg Greuther Fürth
    82' SpVgg Greuther Fürth subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Marco Caligiuri · On: M. Bolly
  10. SpVgg Greuther Fürth
    86' SpVgg Greuther Fürth subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. van den Bergh · On: D. Steininger
  11. Union Berlin
    89' Union Berlin subst · Substitution 3
    Off: D. Kreilach · On: Lukas Lämmel

Match Stats

Stat SpVgg Greuther Fürth Union Berlin
Fouls 10 16
Pass Accuracy 80% 71%
Offsides 5 3
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 13 11
Corners 10 5
Total Passes 492 299
Yellow Cards 1 1
Blocked Shots 4 1
Shots on Target 1 3
Shots off Target 8 7
Possession 62% 38%
Accurate Passes 396 211
Shots Inside Box 11 8
Saves 1 0
Shots Outside Box 2 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ K. Redondo's early goal for Union Berlin at minute 38 set the tone for the match
  • ▸ S. Polter's penalty at minute 78 was the decisive moment, securing Union Berlin's victory