2. Bundesliga: Ten-man Fürth hold firm in goalless draw with Braunschweig

An early red card for Maximilian Dietz threatened to derail Fürth’s afternoon, but Heiko Vogel’s side responded with grit and organisation to withstand an uninspiring Braunschweig attacking display.

In a crucial fixture in Fürth’s fight for survival, the hosts suffered the worst possible start. Just three minutes in, Dietz flew into Erencan Yardımcı with a reckless, studs-up challenge, receiving a straight red and leaving Fürth to battle with ten men for almost the entire contest.

As expected, Braunschweig dominated possession, yet Fürth remained compact and disciplined following the dismissal, even managing to venture forward on occasion. The visitors fashioned the best opportunity of the first half when Yardımcı met a deep cross with a header that cannoned back off the post, with Timo Schlieck beaten. It remained goalless at the interval.

Braunschweig continued to probe after the break, peppering Schlieck’s goal with efforts from distance, but a lack of composure and creativity ensured the Fürth goalkeeper was rarely seriously tested. The ten-man home defence stood firm as time ticked away, ultimately securing a hard-earned point.

In truth, the draw does little for either side in the wider context of their seasons. Fürth, however, will be the more satisfied, having played almost the entire match a man down, though Vogel’s side remain rooted to the bottom of the table. Braunschweig move up to 12th, but remain without a league victory in 2026.