Bundesliga club SpVgg Greuther Fürth secures crucial win against Hertha Berlin
Fürth ends 10-match winless streak, boosting survival hopes
Fürth's victory lifts them off the bottom of the Bundesliga table
In a crucial match at the bottom of the Bundesliga table, SpVgg Greuther Fürth claimed a vital 2-1 victory over Hertha Berlin on Saturday, boosting their hopes of avoiding relegation.
Fürth had endured a 10-match winless streak heading into the match, but they produced a spirited performance to secure just their fourth win of the season.
Branimir Hrgota opened the scoring for Fürth in the 36th minute, pouncing on a rebound after his initial header was saved by Hertha goalkeeper Alexander Schwolow.
Hertha leveled after the break through Ishak Belfodil's 72nd-minute strike, but Fürth refused to be denied and grabbed the winner just three minutes later.
Hrgota turned provider this time, setting up Ragnar Ache for a close-range finish that ultimately secured all three points for the home side.
The victory lifts Fürth off the bottom of the Bundesliga table, moving them above Arminia Bielefeld, who lost 3-2 to RB Leipzig on Friday.
Here is a list of other key points from the match:
- Fürth has now won two of their last three Bundesliga matches, after going winless in 17 games prior to that.
- Hertha has lost their last three Bundesliga matches, conceding 10 goals in the process.
- Hrgota's goalscoring exploits extend his tally to four goals in his last seven Bundesliga matches.
The win will give Fürth belief that they can avoid relegation despite facing an uphill battle. They are now just two points behind Hertha, who are 16th in the standings.
Fürth will be hoping to build on this victory when they travel to face Bayern Munich next Saturday.
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