Second-division soccer club SC Preußen Münster managed to salvage at least a draw on Friday evening at 1. FC Nürnberg.

SC Preußen Münster avoided a third consecutive loss. At 1. FC Nürnberg, Alexander Ende’s team managed a 1-1 (0-0) draw despite falling behind and being outplayed for long stretches.

The Eagles, once again with Johannes Schenk in goal and Paul Jaeckel and Marvin Schulz replacing Torge Paetow (bench) and Yassine Bouchama (suspended), were initially pinned back by the Club.

Mohamed Ali Zoma had the best chance, rounding Schenk after a through ball from Julian Justvan and taking a shot—Jannis Heuer saved on the line (6th minute). The home side continued to look like they might take the lead: Schenk failed to control a back pass but managed to clear it at the last moment (15th), and shortly after, Justvan narrowly missed (16th).

FCN remained in control thereafter, creating further chances, yet the score remained goalless at halftime. Münster only made sporadic appearances up front.

Nuremberg remained the dominant team after the break. The long-overdue breakthrough finally came in the 56th minute: While trying to play the ball out from the back, Mikkel Kirkeskov played the ball into the path of Zoma, who didn’t hesitate and scored the 1-0 lead with a low shot.

It didn’t last long: Out of nowhere, Preußen Münster equalized seven minutes later: Jorrit Hendrix initiated the counterattack, played a one-two with Kirkeskov in the penalty area, and finished confidently to make it 1-1.

Münster now pushed forward more. Hendrix forced Jan Reichert into a save after another combination with Kirkeskov (75′). It remained the last notable shot of the match.

Münster climbs to twelfth place for now, but the lead over 17th place is only one point, and the competition could catch up over the weekend.