dSpVgg Greuther Fürth failed in the race for promotion to the 2nd Bundesliga. The weak Franks were defeated Karlsruhe SC with 0:4 (0:1) and they remain fifth. Igor Matanovic (42nd, 78th) and Fabian Schleusener (86th, 90th) scored the goals for coach Christian Eichner's team. KSC, which is undefeated at home since the beginning of November, moved up to eighth place. The penalty missed by Marvin Wanitzek (54') didn't bother either.
The locals had a stormy start. Matanovic (11th, 23rd) and Wanitzek (25th) missed good opportunities. Then Matanovic came forward after a cross from Wanitzek. After the substitution, Wanitzek was fouled, but put the penalty next to the goal. Furth It only got a little better in the last half hour. Armindo Sieb (66th) had the best chance to tie. Then Matanovic made the decision with his tenth goal of the season.