Match report
FC 08 Homburg Defeats SpVgg Greuther Fürth 2-1 in DFB Pokal
FC 08 Homburg
2–1
FT
SpVgg Greuther Fürth
Oct 31, 2023
FC 08 Homburg stunned SpVgg Greuther Fürth with a narrow but decisive win, marking a significant upset in the DFB Pokal. Despite early setbacks and heavy pressure from Fürth, FC 08 Homburg managed to hold on for victory, showcasing grit and determination.
Key Facts
- • FC 08 Homburg (1634) vs SpVgg Greuther Fürth (178)
- • Final Score: FC 08 Homburg 2 - SpVgg Greuther Fürth 1
- • First Goal by F. Eisele in the 31st minute, assisted by M. Mendler.
- • B. Hrgota equalized for SpVgg Greuther Fürth in the 52nd minute.
- • P. Harres secured the winning goal for FC 08 Homburg in the 83rd minute.
Lineups
FC 08 Homburg
Formation: 5-4-1
Starting XI
- 12 T. Kretzschmar (G)
- 26 T. Steinmetz (D)
- 21 B. Kirchhoff (D)
- 10 L. Quirin (D)
- 30 M. Heilig (D)
- 8 M. Dombrowka (D)
- 13 P. Hoffmann (M)
- 22 P. Weihrauch (M)
- 20 M. Jansen (M)
- 11 M. Mendler (M)
- 23 F. Eisele (F)
Substitutes
- 9 P. Harres
- 16 A. Stavridis
- 19 D. Hummel
- 3 D. Lippert
- 27 I. Knežević
- 31 N. Jörg
- 5 R. Akoto
- 7 A. Ardestani
- 1 J. Mayer
SpVgg Greuther Fürth
Formation: 3-4-1-2
Starting XI
- 1 A. Linde (G)
- 33 M. Dietz (D)
- 4 D. Michalski (D)
- 15 B. Schlicke (D)
- 2 S. Asta (M)
- 13 O. Kiomourtzoglou (M)
- 37 J. Green (M)
- 5 O. Haddadi (M)
- 10 B. Hrgota (F)
- 11 D. Abiama (F)
- 7 D. Srbeny (F)
Substitutes
- 30 A. Sieb
- 14 J. Consbruch
- 23 G. Jung
- 19 T. Lemperle
- 16 L. Petkov
- 22 R. Wagner
- 40 J. Urbig
- 3 O. Mhamdi
- 21 K. Çalhanoğlu
Timeline
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8' FC 08 Homburg Card · Yellow CardMaximilian Jansen
Foul
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31' FC 08 Homburg Goal · Normal GoalF. Eisele · Assist: M. Mendler
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46' SpVgg Greuther Fürth subst · Substitution 1Off: B. Schlicke · On: A. Sieb
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52' SpVgg Greuther Fürth Goal · Normal GoalB. Hrgota
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58' FC 08 Homburg subst · Substitution 1Off: F. Eisele · On: P. Harres
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62' SpVgg Greuther Fürth Card · Yellow CardM. Dietz
Foul
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68' SpVgg Greuther Fürth subst · Substitution 2Off: O. Kiomourtzoglou · On: J. Consbruch
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68' SpVgg Greuther Fürth subst · Substitution 3Off: Damian Michalski · On: G. Jung
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69' FC 08 Homburg subst · Substitution 2Off: P. Hoffmann · On: A. Stavridis
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83' SpVgg Greuther Fürth subst · Substitution 4Off: S. Asta · On: T. Lemperle
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83' FC 08 Homburg Goal · Normal GoalP. Harres · Assist: P. Weihrauch
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86' SpVgg Greuther Fürth subst · Substitution 5Off: D. Abiama · On: L. Petkov
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89' FC 08 Homburg subst · Substitution 3Off: M. Mendler · On: D. Hummel
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90'+2 SpVgg Greuther Fürth Card · Yellow CardT. Lemperle
Foul
Match Stats
| Stat | FC 08 Homburg | SpVgg Greuther Fürth |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 8 | 13 |
| Pass Accuracy | 62% | 86% |
| Offsides | 5 | 3 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 5 | 18 |
| Corners | 4 | 6 |
| Total Passes | 271 | 636 |
| Yellow Cards | 2 | 2 |
| Blocked Shots | 0 | 6 |
| Shots on Target | 2 | 6 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 3 | 6 |
| Possession | 30% | 70% |
| Accurate Passes | 168 | 549 |
| Shots Inside Box | 5 | 9 |
| Saves | 5 | 0 |
| Shots Outside Box | 0 | 9 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ The early yellow card to Maximilian Jansen of FC 08 Homburg (in the 8th minute) put pressure on the home team, but they managed to score in the 31st minute through F. Eisele.
- ▸ B. Hrgota's equalizing goal for SpVgg Greuther Fürth in the 52nd minute shifted momentum temporarily towards the visitors; however, P. Harres' late goal in the 83rd minute secured a crucial victory for FC 08 Homburg.