Match report
1. FC Nürnberg Triumphs Over Eintracht Braunschweig 4-1 in 2. Bundesliga Clash
Eintracht Braunschweig
1–4
FT
1. FC Nürnberg
May 18, 2025
Eintracht Braunschweig was no match for the firepower of 1. FC Nürnberg as they were defeated 4-1 on Saturday, May 18th, in a decisive 2. Bundesliga encounter. The visitors took an early lead through Mert Emreli before adding three more goals within the first half-hour. Despite Braunschweig's late goal from Stefan Polter, Nürnberg maintained control to secure all three points.
Key Facts
- • Eintracht Braunschweig vs 1. FC Nürnberg: Final score - Eintracht Braunschweig 1–4 1. FC Nürnberg.
- • Mert Emreli scored twice for 1. FC Nürnberg at the 10th and 20th minutes, with assists from Jordan Antiste and Jonas Justvan respectively.
- • Jonas Justvan added another goal for Nürnberg in the 31st minute.
- • Emreli completed his hat-trick in stoppage time of the first half, assisted by Christian Jander.
- • Eintracht Braunschweig's Stefan Polter scored a consolation goal in the 90th minute.
Lineups
Eintracht Braunschweig
Formation: 3-5-2
Starting XI
- 12 M. Johansson (G)
- 3 P. Jaeckel (D)
- 27 S. Köhler (D)
- 6 E. Bičakčić (D)
- 18 M. Rittmüller (M)
- 15 M. Marie (M)
- 39 R. Krauße (M)
- 20 L. Tempelmann (M)
- 19 L. Bell Bell (M)
- 9 R. Philippe (F)
- 29 R. Tachie (F)
Substitutes
- 7 F. Kaufmann
- 17 S. Polter
- 16 J. Baas
- 22 F. Di Michele Sanchez
- 4 J. Nikolaou
- 10 W. Ould-Chikh
- 34 J. Duda
- 44 J. Gómez
- 11 L. Szabó
1. FC Nürnberg
Formation: 3-5-2
Starting XI
- 26 C. Mathenia (G)
- 4 F. Gruber (D)
- 31 R. Knoche (D)
- 44 O. Karafiát (D)
- 32 T. Janisch (M)
- 10 J. Justvan (M)
- 20 C. Jander (M)
- 3 Danilo Soares (M)
- 21 B. Yılmaz (M)
- 30 M. Emreli (F)
- 28 J. Antiste (F)
Substitutes
- 38 W. Osawe
- 22 E. Valentini
- 14 B. Goller
- 34 D. Forkel
- 6 F. Flick
- 41 E. Porstner
- 33 N. Seidel
- 2 O. Villadsen
- 1 J. Reichert
Timeline
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10' 1. FC Nürnberg Goal · Normal GoalM. Emreli · Assist: J. Antiste -
20' 1. FC Nürnberg Card · Yellow CardM. Emreli -
20' 1. FC Nürnberg Goal · Normal GoalM. Emreli · Assist: J. Justvan -
31' 1. FC Nürnberg Goal · Normal GoalJ. Justvan -
38' Eintracht Braunschweig subst · Substitution 1Off: R. Krauße · On: F. Kaufmann -
38' Eintracht Braunschweig subst · Substitution 2Off: R. Tachie · On: S. Polter -
38' Eintracht Braunschweig subst · Substitution 3Off: Max Marie · On: J. Baas -
45'+1 1. FC Nürnberg Goal · Normal GoalM. Emreli · Assist: C. Jander -
56' Eintracht Braunschweig Card · Yellow CardSven KöhlerArgument
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58' Eintracht Braunschweig subst · Substitution 4Off: L. Bell Bell · On: F. Di Michele Sanchez -
68' Eintracht Braunschweig subst · Substitution 5Off: Sven Köhler · On: J. Nikolaou -
74' 1. FC Nürnberg subst · Substitution 1Off: Berkay Yılmaz · On: W. Osawe -
74' 1. FC Nürnberg subst · Substitution 2Off: Tim Janisch · On: E. Valentini -
83' 1. FC Nürnberg subst · Substitution 3Off: J. Antiste · On: B. Goller -
84' 1. FC Nürnberg subst · Substitution 4Off: M. Emreli · On: D. Forkel -
90'+1 1. FC Nürnberg subst · Substitution 5Off: C. Jander · On: Florian Flick -
90' Eintracht Braunschweig Goal · Normal GoalS. Polter
Match Stats
| Stat | Eintracht Braunschweig | 1. FC Nürnberg |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 9 | 2 |
| Pass Accuracy | 83% | 84% |
| Offsides | 0 | 1 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 12 | 17 |
| Corners | 6 | 7 |
| Total Passes | 376 | 531 |
| Yellow Cards | 1 | 1 |
| Blocked Shots | 3 | 3 |
| Shots on Target | 2 | 9 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 7 | 5 |
| Possession | 42% | 58% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 311 | 447 |
| Shots Inside Box | 6 | 11 |
| Saves | 5 | 1 |
| Shots Outside Box | 6 | 6 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ 1. FC Nürnberg took an early lead with Mert Emreli scoring within the first ten minutes, which set the tone for their dominant performance.
- ▸ Nürnberg's three goals in quick succession before the 30-minute mark virtually sealed the match despite Braunschweig's late effort.