Match report

FC St. Pauli Defeats Fortuna Düsseldorf 2–0 (2. Bundesliga Final)

FC St. Pauli
FC St. Pauli
2–0
FT
Fortuna Düsseldorf
Fortuna Düsseldorf
May 15, 2022

FC St. Pauli stuns Fortuna Düsseldorf with a decisive 2-0 victory, securing their position in the 2. Bundesliga standings. The match was marked by early substitutions for Fortuna Düsseldorf and two crucial goals from M. Hartel and Adam Dąbrowski that shifted momentum firmly to FC St. Pauli's favor.

Key Facts

  • • FC St. Pauli defeats Fortuna Düsseldorf 2-0 in the 2. Bundesliga.
  • • M. Hartel scores first goal for FC St. Pauli at minute 65.
  • • Adam Dąbrowski nets second goal for FC St. Pauli at minute 83.
  • • Christoph Klarer substituted early for Fortuna Düsseldorf due to injury or tactical reasons.
  • • Several yellow cards were issued to players from both teams, including J. Piotrowski and L. Koutris of Fortuna Düsseldorf.

Lineups

FC St. Pauli

Formation: 4-3-1-2

Starting XI

  • 22 N. Vasilj (G)
  • 4 P. Ziereis (D)
  • 19 L. Zander (D)
  • 21 L. Ritzka (D)
  • 18 J. Medić (D)
  • 10 C. Buchtmann (M)
  • 7 J. Irvine (M)
  • 11 M. Dittgen (F)
  • 30 M. Hartel (M)
  • 13 L. Daschner (M)
  • 27 E. Amenyido (F)

Substitutes

  • 25 A. Dźwigała
  • 26 R. Benatelli
  • 20 F. Becker
  • 3 J. Lawrence
  • 16 S. Makienok
  • 8 E. Smith
  • 29 N. Jessen
  • 23 L. Paqarada
  • 1 D. Smarsch

Fortuna Düsseldorf

Formation: 3-5-2

Starting XI

  • 1 R. Wolf (G)
  • 3 A. Hoffmann (D)
  • 22 L. Koutris (M)
  • 46 T. Oberdorf (D)
  • 5 C. Klarer (D)
  • 6 E. Prib (M)
  • 25 M. Zimmermann (M)
  • 11 F. Klaus (F)
  • 20 K. Narey (M)
  • 4 A. Tanaka (M)
  • 28 R. Hennings (F)

Substitutes

  • 8 J. Piotrowski
  • 34 N. Gavory
  • 7 F. Hartherz
  • 19 E. Iyoha
  • 12 K. Peterson
  • 18 T. Pledl
  • 47 L. Lobinger
  • 21 D. Gorka
  • 41 T. Uchino

Timeline

  1. Fortuna Düsseldorf
    14' Fortuna Düsseldorf subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Christoph Klarer · On: J. Piotrowski
  2. FC St. Pauli
    20' FC St. Pauli Card · Yellow Card
    C. Buchtmann

    Foul

  3. Fortuna Düsseldorf
    50' Fortuna Düsseldorf Card · Yellow Card
    J. Piotrowski

    Foul

  4. Fortuna Düsseldorf
    60' Fortuna Düsseldorf Card · Yellow Card
    L. Koutris

    Foul

  5. FC St. Pauli
    65' FC St. Pauli Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Hartel · Assist: E. Amenyido
  6. Fortuna Düsseldorf
    66' Fortuna Düsseldorf subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Khaled Narey · On: N. Gavory
  7. Fortuna Düsseldorf
    66' Fortuna Düsseldorf subst · Substitution 3
    Off: L. Koutris · On: F. Hartherz
  8. FC St. Pauli
    67' FC St. Pauli subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Philipp Ziereis · On: Adam Dźwigała
  9. Fortuna Düsseldorf
    74' Fortuna Düsseldorf subst · Substitution 4
    Off: E. Prib · On: E. Iyoha
  10. Fortuna Düsseldorf
    74' Fortuna Düsseldorf subst · Substitution 5
    Off: F. Klaus · On: K. Peterson
  11. FC St. Pauli
    77' FC St. Pauli subst · Substitution 2
    Off: C. Buchtmann · On: R. Benatelli
  12. FC St. Pauli
    83' FC St. Pauli Goal · Normal Goal
    Adam Dźwigała · Assist: M. Hartel
  13. FC St. Pauli
    85' FC St. Pauli Card · Yellow Card
    J. Irvine

    Foul

  14. FC St. Pauli
    90'+2 FC St. Pauli subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Lukas Daschner · On: F. O. Becker
  15. FC St. Pauli
    90'+2 FC St. Pauli subst · Substitution 4
    Off: E. Amenyido · On: J. Lawrence
  16. FC St. Pauli
    90'+2 FC St. Pauli subst · Substitution 5
    Off: M. Dittgen · On: S. Makienok

Match Stats

Stat FC St. Pauli Fortuna Düsseldorf
Fouls 11 17
Pass Accuracy 78% 84%
Offsides 1 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 17 9
Corners 7 5
Total Passes 349 539
Yellow Cards 2 2
Blocked Shots 6 2
Shots on Target 5 4
Shots off Target 6 3
Possession 40% 60%
Accurate Passes 272 451
Shots Inside Box 8 5
Saves 4 3
Shots Outside Box 9 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The substitution of Christoph Klarer for Fortuna Düsseldorf at the 14th minute potentially weakened their lineup.
  • ▸ M. Hartel's goal in the 65th minute broke the deadlock and gave FC St. Pauli a crucial lead, shifting momentum to their favor.
  • ▸ Adam Dąbrowski's second goal secured victory for FC St. Pauli at the 83rd minute, solidifying their advantage.