Fürth, Germany – SpVgg Greuther Fürth defied league leaders Schalke 04 with a deserved 1-1 draw in the 2nd Bundesliga, collecting a crucial point in their fight to stay in the league.

Match Summary

Dennis Srbeny gave the bottom team from Fürth the lead in the 12th minute. Dejan Ljubicic equalized for Schalke in the 76th minute.

With the draw, Schalke avoided losing their lead in the table and remain at the top with 47 points, one point ahead of SC Paderborn.

Fürth collected another point after their win against Bielefeld and are now only two points behind Dresden in 13th place with 23 points.

Coach Vogel Disappointed, Muslic Pleased with Resilience

“We wanted to get three points, and it was possible. We defended it well and made our points. The only criticism I can make to the team is that we didn’t accept advantage of the counterattack opportunities and missed adding the second goal. We conceded a Sunday shot.”

Heiko Vogel, Fürth Coach

“It was tough, especially after the 1-0 defeat. But we continued to create chances and in the end we needed a Premier League goal to equalize. We are mentally strong, that’s why we are where we are.”

Miron Muslic, Schalke Coach

First Half Drama: Fürth Takes the Lead

Schalke started confidently, but Fürth broke the deadlock in the 12th minute. Branimir Hrgota’s cross from the right found Nikola Katic unmarked, who allowed Srbeny to put the ball past Kevin Müller.

Fürth played on equal terms, successfully battling against Schalke. Schalke had chances through Adil Aouchiche and Kenan Karaman, but were unable to convert.

Second Half Fightback and Ljubicic’s Stunning Goal

Schalke increased the pressure after the break, with chances falling to Ljubicic and Katic. A potential Fürth goal from Srbeny was ruled offside after a VAR review.

Ljubicic then scored a stunning equalizer in the 76th minute, driving the ball under the crossbar from over 25 meters.

Looking Ahead

Schalke will continue on matchday 25 with a home game against Arminia Bielefeld. Fürth will play against Hannover 96.

FAQ

• What was the final score? The match ended in a 1-1 draw.
• Who scored for Fürth? Dennis Srbeny scored for SpVgg Greuther Fürth.
• Who scored for Schalke? Dejan Ljubicic scored for Schalke 04.
• Where does this result leave Schalke in the league table? Schalke remain top of the 2nd Bundesliga with 47 points.