# FC Würzburger Kickers and 1. FC Nürnberg II Play to a Draw in Regionalliga Bayern Clash **Match Summary ** **FC Würzburger Kickers 1 : 1. FC Nürnberg II** Würzburg, Germany - July 22, 2023 - FC Würzburger Kickers and 1. FC Nürnberg II played to a 1-1 draw on Saturday in a Regionalliga Bayern match at the Flyeralarm Arena. The home side took the lead in the 23rd minute when Saliou Sané scored his first goal of the season. However, Nürnberg II equalized just before half-time through a Johannes Geis header. Both teams had chances to win the game in the second half, but neither side could find a winning goal. **Detailed Report** The match started brightly, with both teams creating chances in the opening minutes. Würzburger Kickers had the first real opportunity when Saliou Sané’s shot was saved by Nürnberg II goalkeeper Christian Früchtl. After a brief spell of Nürnberg II pressure, Würzburger Kickers took the lead in the 23rd minute. Sané played a one-two with fellow forward Justin Butler and then fired a low shot into the bottom corner of the net. Nürnberg II responded well to going behind and began to control possession. They were rewarded for their efforts just before half-time when Geis headed home a corner from Enrico Valentini. The second half was a more even affair, with both teams creating chances. Würzburger Kickers had the better of the early exchanges, but Nürnberg II grew into the game as the half wore on. Nürnberg II had a great chance to take the lead in the 65th minute when Valentini found himself through on goal, but his shot was saved by Würzburger Kickers goalkeeper Jonas Brendieck. Würzburger Kickers also had their chances to win the game, but they were unable to find a way past the Nürnberg II defense. The draw leaves Würzburger Kickers in 10th place in the Regionalliga Bayern table, while Nürnberg II are in 12th place. **Reaction** Würzburger Kickers coach Marco Antwerpen was disappointed with the result. “We played well in the first half and took the lead, but we conceded a poor goal just before half-time,” he said. “We had chances to win the game in the second half, but we couldn’t take them.” Nürnberg II coach Cristian Fiel was happy with a point. “We didn’t play our best football today, but we showed great character to come back from a goal down,” he said. “A draw was a fair result in the end.” **Lineups** **Würzburger Kickers:** Brendieck; Pieringer, Dietz, Bauer, Schuppan; Tillman, Ndayishimiye, Sané, Butler; Breunig, Kaufmann **1. FC Nürnberg II:** Früchtl; Valentini, Geis, Lawrence, Handwerker; Lohkemper, Duman, Castrop; Daferner, Shuranov, Tempelmann
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