Historic victory celebrations in Fürth: The Norwegian Havard Nielsen gave the whipping boy of SpVgg Greuther Fürth with his goal to 1-0 (0-0) against Union Berlin in the 24th attempt the first home win in the Bundesliga.

It was the first lucky day for coach Stefan Leitl and his usually overwhelmed professionals in a bleak season until Sunday with only one point in 14 games.

December 12, 2021 will go down in the history of the shamrock - with 28-year-old Nielsen as the hero.

In the decisive game scene, the people of Fürth also had luck on their side. Union Genki Haraguchi involuntarily headed a corner from Branimir Hrgota. In the crowd in the penalty area, Nielsen made himself very robust and close to a foul against Kevin Behrens and then pushed the ball with his right foot over the goal line. The fans cheered in the empty stadium. But the Fürth players celebrated loudly with Nielsen. Referee Sven Jablonski recognized the controversial goal.

The Fürth not only stopped their defeat streak from the last twelve slips in a row. After conceding 17 goals in the last three games, they also played to zero for the first time this season. Sascha Burchert played a major role in this. The former Herthaner returned to goal after eight point games on the bench after Marius Funk suffered a serious knee injury. And Burchert was there twice: First against Union playmaker Max Kruse after a mistake by Sebastian Griesbeck (13th). And then above all with a great reflex with a header from Union attacker Behrens right after the 1-0.

Long balls, cross passes and back passes - it was a tough football afternoon at the Ronhof.

But the Fürthers couldn't care less.

They fought and gave everything.

Hrgota provided the first good chance, his shot extended Dickson Abiama, but Union goalkeeper Andreas Luthe saved (7th).

Three days after leaving the Conference League, the Berliners actually wanted to shake their European frustration in everyday life in the league out of their heads and bones.

Trainer Urs Fischer initially relied on fresh forces.

But the more mature playground system was of little help.

The goal scorer Taiwo Awoniyi, who was substituted on for courses after falling behind, missed the goal with a header shortly before the end.

The people of Fürth defended passionately - and with the necessary fuzziness.