Match report

1. FC Nürnberg Edges Out VfL Osnabrück 3-2 in DFB Pokal

VfL Osnabrück
VfL Osnabrück
2–3
FT
1. FC Nürnberg
1. FC Nürnberg
Oct 25, 2017

In a thrilling encounter in the DFB Pokal, 1. FC Nürnberg edged out VfL Osnabrück with a narrow 3-2 victory. VfL Osnabrück took an early lead through a penalty from M. Álvarez, but 1. FC Nürnberg responded swiftly with goals from Ishak, Leibold, and Valentini. VfL Osnabrück tried to level the score with a late goal from C. Groß, but ultimately fell short. The match was marred by a red card for F. Zorba in the second half, leaving VfL Osnabrück with ten men.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: VfL Osnabrück 2-3 1. FC Nürnberg
  • • Early lead for VfL Osnabrück via M. Álvarez's penalty in the 4th minute
  • • Goals by 1. FC Nürnberg: Ishak (38'), Leibold (50'), Valentini (72')
  • • VfL Osnabrück's second goal scored by C. Groß (63')
  • • Red card for F. Zorba (76')

Lineups

VfL Osnabrück

Formation: 3-1-4-2

Starting XI

  • 21 M. Gersbeck (G)
  • 17 A. Sušac (D)
  • 16 M. Wachs (F)
  • 3 F. Zorba (D)
  • 13 T. Danneberg (M)
  • 10 C. Groß (M)
  • 15 J. Reimerink (M)
  • 14 A. Arslan (M)
  • 7 B. Renneke (M)
  • 20 M. Heider (F)
  • 11 M. Álvarez (F)

Substitutes

  • 29 K. Krasniqi
  • 26 S. Klaas
  • 18 R. Kristo
  • 1 T. Paterok
  • 19 S. Tigges
  • 25 E. Iyoha
  • 27 K. Falkenberg

1. FC Nürnberg

Formation: 3-4-1-2

Starting XI

  • 1 T. Kirschbaum (G)
  • 22 E. Valentini (D)
  • 4 Ewerton (D)
  • 23 T. Leibold (D)
  • 39 P. Kammerbauer (M)
  • 28 L. Mühl (D)
  • 38 E. Löwen (M)
  • 13 T. Werner (M)
  • 18 H. Behrens (M)
  • 14 K. Möhwald (M)
  • 9 M. Ishak (F)

Substitutes

  • 29 P. Erras
  • 36 C. Teuchert
  • 2 M. Brečko
  • 7 E. Salli
  • 8 L. Hufnagel
  • 24 F. Bredlow
  • 35 A. Fuchs

Timeline

  1. VfL Osnabrück
    4' VfL Osnabrück Goal · Penalty
    M. Álvarez
  2. VfL Osnabrück
    22' VfL Osnabrück Card · Yellow Card
    A. Sušac
  3. 1. FC Nürnberg
    29' 1. FC Nürnberg Card · Yellow Card
    Ewerton
  4. 1. FC Nürnberg
    30' 1. FC Nürnberg subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Patrick Kammerbauer · On: P. Erras
  5. 1. FC Nürnberg
    38' 1. FC Nürnberg Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Ishak · Assist: K. Möhwald
  6. VfL Osnabrück
    39' VfL Osnabrück Card · Yellow Card
    M. Álvarez
  7. 1. FC Nürnberg
    50' 1. FC Nürnberg Goal · Normal Goal
    T. Leibold
  8. VfL Osnabrück
    53' VfL Osnabrück Card · Yellow Card
    F. Zorba
  9. VfL Osnabrück
    62' VfL Osnabrück subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Ahmet Arslan · On: K. Krasniqi
  10. VfL Osnabrück
    63' VfL Osnabrück Goal · Normal Goal
    C. Groß · Assist: B. Ajdini
  11. 1. FC Nürnberg
    67' 1. FC Nürnberg subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Tobias Werner · On: C. Teuchert
  12. 1. FC Nürnberg
    72' 1. FC Nürnberg Goal · Normal Goal
    E. Valentini · Assist: E. Löwen
  13. VfL Osnabrück
    76' VfL Osnabrück Card · Red Card
    F. Zorba
  14. VfL Osnabrück
    78' VfL Osnabrück Card · Yellow Card
    B. Ajdini
  15. VfL Osnabrück
    80' VfL Osnabrück subst · Substitution 2
    Off: T. Danneberg · On: S. Klaas
  16. 1. FC Nürnberg
    81' 1. FC Nürnberg Card · Yellow Card
    P. Erras
  17. VfL Osnabrück
    81' VfL Osnabrück subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Álvarez · On: R. Kristo
  18. VfL Osnabrück
    90' VfL Osnabrück Card · Yellow Card
    K. Krasniqi

Match Stats

Stat VfL Osnabrück 1. FC Nürnberg
Fouls 19 11
Pass Accuracy 69% 85%
Offsides 1 4
Red Cards 1 0
Total Shots 15 15
Corners 5 3
Total Passes 300 612
Yellow Cards 4 2
Blocked Shots 2 5
Shots on Target 4 3
Shots off Target 9 7
Possession 34% 66%
Accurate Passes 207 521
Shots Inside Box 6 7
Saves 0 2
Shots Outside Box 9 8

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ 1. FC Nürnberg's quick response after conceding an early penalty, equalizing with Ishak's goal in the 38th minute
  • ▸ VfL Osnabrück's red card for F. Zorba in the 76th minute, significantly affecting their momentum and ability to equalize