Fürth II Secures Late Double Against ASV Cham

Fürth II earned a late double to claim a strong lead over ASV Cham in the first leg of their Regionalliga Bayern relegation playoff. The match took place a few days after the second‑division relegation drama concluded. The victory gives Fürth II a favourable position ahead of the decisive return fixture on Tuesday.

The U23 side faces relegation to the Regionalliga Bayern after finishing in the bottom spots of the Bayernliga. ASV Cham, a regular Bayernligist, entered the tie as the higher‑division opponent.

Both goals arrived in the closing minutes, overturning a level scoreline. The strikes shifted the aggregate to a lead for Fürth II before full‑time.

The second leg on Tuesday will determine which club retains its place in the Regionalliga Bayern. Fürth II will aim to protect the advantage secured by the late double.