The promotion hopes of the 1st FC Nürnberg continue to live. Against Ulm, the “Club” celebrated the third second division victory in a row-but needed a yellow-red card for the opponent. It was only towards the end that Nuremberg made it 2-0 (0-0) victory against SSV Ulm on the 2nd matchday of the 2nd Bundesliga.
Maurice Krattenmacher (59th minute) had received the second yellow card after a “Schwalbe” in the Nuremberg penalty area, so that the “sparrows” had to end the game outnumbered. The hosts used the majority through the goals of Caspar Jander (86.) and substitute winter access Janis Anteste (90.+3).
In 2025, the FCN scored the decisive goals in the final phase or injury time in its four victories. “We just believe in it“, said” Club “trainer Miroslav Klose compared to the sports show:”If our processes fit, it is incredibly difficult to play against us.“In ninth place, Nuremberg reduced the gap to one of the top 3 places to five points with 34 points.
Ulm struggles with “Sunday shot”
Ulm’s coach Thomas Wörle praised the Sportschau microphone that his team “has held against it for a long time“And was annoyed by the first goal:”Ultimately, the decisive first goal falls from a Sunday shot.“
Despite the third defeat in a row and 17 points, the relegation place (Münster, 20 points) and the saving bank (Braunschweig, 21 points) remain within reach.
No shot on the gate in halftime one
In the Max Morlock Stadium, both teams had completely lifted the tension moments for the second half. After not a shot on one of the two goals in the first 45 minutes, Ulms Oliver Batista-Meier (47th) had the first attempt after a quick attack over half-right-the slight prey for FCN goalkeeper Jan Reichert.
Nuremberg finally needed the yellow-red card against Krattenmacher (59th) as a wake-up call. But that was also very sustainable. Within three minutes, Julian Justvan checked Ulms Christian Ortag three times and especially in the 62nd minute, the SSV goalkeeper had to properly stretch against Justvan’s shot from 12 meters from half-left to prevent the deficit.
Jander’s shot solves Nuremberg’s knot
FCN trainer Mirsolav Klose then changed aggressively and the “club” now pressed the gate of the guests, without creating the very fat chances. When it looked after a frustrating zero number for the hosts after attempts by Jens Castrop (74.) and Stefanos Tzimas (80th), Jander was on hand.
The 21-year-old pulled inwards from the left corner of the penalty area and redeemed the “club” with a shot under the crossbar to 1-0. And in added time, the substitute did an anti -counter to a counterattack and scored the 2-0 in front of the goal alone.
Nuremberg near Hertha BSC, Ulm against Elversberg
For 1. FC Nürnberg, the traditional duel in Hertha BSC is now on Friday evening (February 21, 2025, 6.30 p.m.). Ulm plays at home against SV Elversberg the next day (1 p.m.).