Özcan hit the crossbar with his heel
The game at the Ronhof began in a tense and contested manner with Fürth having the advantage. The Franconians also had the first very good chance, but FC defender Luca Kilian saved from Branimir Hrgota in dire need. The “Kleeblatt” remained active, but after a quarter of an hour Cologne also broke their reserve.
Jan Thielmann, Anthony Modeste, who was denied a header by Fürth keeper Andreas Linde, and Salih Özcan, who hit the bar with his heel, which is worth seeing, could have taken the lead in just a few seconds. The guests took over more and more the command. Linde made a great save against Kainz (23rd), Mark Uth narrowly missed (34th). However, just before half-time, Fürth sent another signal when FC keeper Marvin Schwäbe just cleared Timothy Tillmann.