2. Bundesliga

Stefan Effenberg Bundesliga 2 strugglers Paderborn have sacked Stefan Effenberg after two wins from 15 games in charge in all competitions.

Marco Russ Mijat Gacinovic hit the equaliser as Eintracht Frankfurt drew 1-1 with Nurnberg in the Bundesliga relegation play-off first leg.

Rafael van der Vaart Rafael van der Vaart conceded that Hamburg need to improve after being held to a 0-0 draw by second-tier Greuther Furth on Thursday.

Greuther Fürth Hamburg's 0-0 draw with Greuther Furth in their relegation play-off first leg leaves them in grave danger of dropping out of the top flight.