In the sobering basement duel of the Bundesliga, the bottom line SpVgg Greuther Fürth and VfB Stuttgart missed a boost for the relegation battle.

The Franconians and the Swabians did not get beyond a goalless draw on Saturday in the extremely pale start of the second half.

In the closing stages, Stuttgart were closer to the flattering threesome and improved to 15th place in the table after 141 days after striker Sasa Kalajdzic's comeback.

His striker Afimico Pululu, who was only signed by FC Basel on Friday, appointed Fürth's trainer Stefan Leitl to his squad.

The 22-year-old only stayed on the bench - in contrast to the Stuttgart Kalajdzic.

The Austrian international striker last played on August 20 in a 4-0 draw against RB Leipzig due to a shoulder injury.

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Kalajdzic even played through.

The two-meter giant had a really striking scene in the 26th minute, when he could not bring enough pressure after a cross from Borna Sosa from six meters behind an overhead kick.

The cellar teams were largely safe on the defensive.

Jamie Leweling and Timothy Tillman tried to launch attacks at the Fürthern.

The best scene in the first half, however, was due to a wonderful game shift by Paul Seguin (22nd), whose wide ball was passed on at lightning speed by the returning defender Nick Viergever on the left.

Captain Branimir Hrgota headed unrestrictedly from six meters but exactly at Stuttgart goalkeeper Florian Müller - it should have been the lead for the home side from a central position.

The Fürth were a bit more dangerous in this low-level game on the offensive - but missed their few chances.

After a negligent cross pass by Orel Mangala from Stuttgart, Hrgota (54th) lifted over keeper Müller, but central defender Waldemar Anton saved from the line.

The VfB was now even a little more determined in forward gear and pushed the Franks into the defense.

Two headers from Kalajdzic (76th / 77th) did not cause Fürth's goalkeeper Sascha Burchert to increase the pulse rate either.

With an arc lamp in the 80th minute, the goalkeeper had to make a lot of effort.

Substitute Ömer Beyaz (89th) even had the winning goal for the guests after a shot from the rotation on the foot.