SSV Ulm Claims Crucial Victory Over Greuther Fürth in Relegation Battle

Ulm Moves Up to Relegation Playoff Spot

The promoted team SSV Ulm 1846 achieved a significant win in the relegation battle of the 2. Bundesliga, defeating the still at-risk SpVgg Greuther Fürth. On the 31st matchday, Maurice Krattenmacher scored the decisive goal with a deflected shot, leading the guests to a 1-0 (0-0) victory. With this win, Ulm temporarily ascended to a relegation playoff spot with 29 points, while Fürth remains six points ahead but faces a challenging schedule ahead.

Close Call for Ulm

The Ulm team, showing marked improvement under new coach Robert Lechleiter, defended their hard-fought lead in front of 14,425 spectators at the Fürth Ronhof with tenacity and a bit of luck. A notable moment came in the 68th minute when Ulm goalkeeper Niclas Thiede deflected a shot from Branimir Hrgota onto the crossbar. The Ulm side also managed to withstand an extended stoppage time of eight minutes.

Match Highlights

Fürth dominated the initial phase of the match and had early attempts through Jomaine Consbruch and Noel Futkeu. However, as the first half progressed, Ulm began to find their rhythm. An attempt by Felix Higl was blocked in the 26th minute, and shortly after, Fürth goalkeeper Nahuel Noll saved a left-footed shot from defender Tom Gaal. Before Krattenmacher’s goal, the Ulm players nearly celebrated another goal when Higl redirected a throw-in towards the Fürth goal, but defender Niko Gießelmann made a spectacular clearance just before the ball crossed the line.