Karlsruher SC secured a 3‑1 victory over SpVgg Greuther Fürth in a tense encounter that settled only in stoppage time. The game opened with a quick goal from Noel Futkeu, who capitalised on a rebound to put the visitors ahead in the fifth minute. Karlsruhe struggled to find rhythm early on but became more effective as the first half progressed. A 47‑minute equaliser from Rafael Pinto Pedrosa, who received a low cross from Burnic and finished from close range, restored parity.
Both sides pushed for the winning goal until the final minutes. In the 93rd minute, Shio Fukuda made the score 2‑1 for Karlsruher after a free‑kick delivery by Wanitzek, a header from Franke, and a swift counter‑attack by Schleusener, who tapped a goal from a sharp angle. Just four minutes later, Fabian Schleusener sealed the win with a 97‑minute strike. He headed in a quick left‑wing cross from Wanitzek into the net after a smooth pass into the box.
The triumph positions KSC firmly in the middle of the table, while Greuther Fürth leaves home without points. Both clubs will face further important fixtures over the upcoming Easter weekend.
Meanwhile, Hannover 96 defeated Eintracht Braunschweig 1‑0 in the Lower Saxon derby. The decisive moment came in the 30th minute when Maik Nawrocki headed a cross from Thordarson into the 5‑yard box. Despite Braunschweig’s increased pressure in the second half, the visitors missed several chances-including a long‑range effort by Flick that struck the post.
The match started with an early high‑chance for Hannover, when Pichler was unable to convert a corner. Braunschweig gradually settled into the game and had an early opportunity through Mijatovic, but it went unused. After Nawrocki’s goal, Braunschweig pressed for an equaliser, yet both Mijatovic and Heusser were thwarted by Hannover’s goalkeeper Noll. Hannover managed to hold on to their lead despite Braunschweig’s persistent attempts, with Sane nearly restoring parity late on.