Match report
Hertha BSC Defeats SpVgg Greuther Fürth 2-1 in 2. Bundesliga Showdown
Hertha BSC
2–1
FT
SpVgg Greuther Fürth
May 10, 2026
Hertha BSC overcame a tough SpVgg Greuther Fürth challenge to secure a 2-1 victory in the 2. Bundesliga. Despite being reduced to ten men early in the second half, the Berlin side held on thanks to goals from K. Eichhorn and M. Cuisance. The defeat leaves Greuther Fürth with much to ponder as they search for consistency in the second-tier competition.
Key Facts
- • Hertha BSC: 2-1 victory over SpVgg Greuther Fürth
- • K. Eichhorn scored the opening goal in the 55th minute
- • M. Cuisance netted the second goal in the 84th minute
- • J. Brekalo received a red card in the 32nd minute for Hertha BSC
- • N. Futkeu scored for Greuther Fürth in the 88th minute
Lineups
Hertha BSC
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 1 Tjark Ernst (G)
- 2 Julian Eitschberger (D)
- 44 Linus Gechter (D)
- 27 Niklas Kolbe (D)
- 33 Michał Karbownik (D)
- 23 Kennet Eichhorn (M)
- 30 Paul Seguin (M)
- 7 Josip Brekalo (M)
- 10 Michaël Cuisance (M)
- 11 Fabian Reese (M)
- 22 Marten Winkler (F)
Substitutes
- 35 Marius Gersbeck
- 28 Jeremy Dudziak
- 37 Toni Leistner
- 14 Maurice Krattenmacher
- 41 Pascal Klemens
- 5 Leon Jensen
- 6 Diego Demme
- 17 Sebastian Grønning
- 18 Jan Luca Schuler
SpVgg Greuther Fürth
Formation: 3-4-2-1
Starting XI
- 43 Silas Prüfrock (G)
- 15 Jan Elvedi (D)
- 4 Philipp Ziereis (D)
- 5 Reno Münz (D)
- 23 Jannik Dehm (M)
- 33 Maximilian Dietz (M)
- 13 Paul Will (M)
- 16 Aaron Keller (M)
- 30 Felix Klaus (F)
- 10 Branimir Hrgota (F)
- 9 Noel Futkeu (F)
Substitutes
- 26 Pelle Boevink
- 25 Brynjar Ingi Bjarnason
- 27 Luca Itter
- 14 Jomaine Consbruch
- 28 Doni Arifi
- 37 Julian Green
- 18 Felix Higl
- 47 Sayfallah Ltaief
- 7 Dennis Srbeny
Timeline
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32' Hertha BSC Card · Red CardJ. Brekalo
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37' SpVgg Greuther Fürth Card · Yellow CardJannik Dehm
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55' Hertha BSC Goal · Normal GoalK. Eichhorn · Assist: F. Reese
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60' SpVgg Greuther Fürth subst · Substitution 1Off: M. Dietz · On: S. Ltaief
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60' SpVgg Greuther Fürth subst · Substitution 2Off: Philipp Ziereis · On: F. Higl
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70' Hertha BSC subst · Substitution 1Off: K. Eichhorn · On: P. Klemens
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70' SpVgg Greuther Fürth subst · Substitution 3Off: A. Keller · On: J. Green
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71' SpVgg Greuther Fürth subst · Substitution 4Off: P. Will · On: D. Srbeny
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72' Hertha BSC Card · Yellow CardM. Winkler
misses next match
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79' Hertha BSC Card · Yellow CardF. Reese
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79' SpVgg Greuther Fürth subst · Substitution 5Off: Jannik Dehm · On: G. Itter
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81' Hertha BSC subst · Substitution 2Off: F. Reese · On: L. Schuler
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81' Hertha BSC subst · Substitution 3Off: J. Eitschberger · On: Toni Leistner
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84' Hertha BSC Goal · Normal GoalM. Cuisance · Assist: M. Karbownik
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88' SpVgg Greuther Fürth Goal · Normal GoalN. Futkeu · Assist: S. Ltaief
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89' Hertha BSC subst · Substitution 4Off: M. Cuisance · On: D. Demme
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89' Hertha BSC subst · Substitution 5Off: P. Seguin · On: J. Dudziak
Match Stats
| Stat | Hertha BSC | SpVgg Greuther Fürth |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 11 | 7 |
| Pass Accuracy | 78% | 86% |
| Offsides | 2 | 5 |
| Red Cards | 1 | 0 |
| Total Shots | 7 | 24 |
| Corners | 2 | 18 |
| Total Passes | 279 | 502 |
| Yellow Cards | 2 | 1 |
| Blocked Shots | 0 | 9 |
| Shots on Target | 4 | 3 |
| xG | 1.00 | 1.98 |
| Shots off Target | 3 | 12 |
| Possession | 35% | 65% |
| Goals Prevented | -0.88 | -0.88 |
| Accurate Passes | 218 | 434 |
| Shots Inside Box | 4 | 16 |
| Saves | 2 | 1 |
| Shots Outside Box | 3 | 8 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Hertha BSC capitalized on the early lead and maintained their composure despite the numerical disadvantage after J. Brekalo's dismissal
- ▸ The second goal from M. Cuisance in the 84th minute was crucial in sealing the victory, despite Greuther Fürth's late effort to equalize