Match report

FC St. Pauli and Fortuna Düsseldorf Draw 0-0 in Intense 2. Bundesliga Clash

FC St. Pauli
FC St. Pauli
0–0
FT
Fortuna Düsseldorf
Fortuna Düsseldorf
May 13, 2023

FC St. Pauli and Fortuna Düsseldorf played out an intense but goalless stalemate at the Millerntor-Stadion, both sides showing defensive resilience in a match that saw numerous yellow cards and substitutions without either side managing to break through.

Key Facts

  • • Final score: FC St. Pauli 0–0 Fortuna Düsseldorf.
  • • FC St. Pauli's K. Mets received a yellow card at the 39th minute.
  • • Fortuna Düsseldorf's Andre Hoffmann and D. Ginczek were both shown yellow cards within minutes of each other in the 53rd and 60th minutes, respectively.
  • • Multiple substitutions on both sides as teams tried to find an advantage.

Lineups

FC St. Pauli

Formation: 3-4-3

Starting XI

  • 22 N. Vasilj (G)
  • 18 J. Medić (D)
  • 8 E. Smith (D)
  • 3 K. Mets (D)
  • 2 M. Saliakas (M)
  • 7 J. Irvine (M)
  • 10 M. Hartel (M)
  • 23 L. Paqarada (M)
  • 17 O. Afolayan (F)
  • 13 L. Daschner (F)
  • 26 E. Saad (F)

Substitutes

  • 24 C. Metcalfe
  • 27 D. Otto
  • 11 J. Eggestein
  • 5 B. Fazliji
  • 15 M. Beifus
  • 19 L. Zander
  • 30 S. Burchert
  • 25 A. Dźwigała
  • 21 L. Ritzka

Fortuna Düsseldorf

Formation: 3-4-1-2

Starting XI

  • 33 F. Kastenmeier (G)
  • 5 C. Klarer (D)
  • 3 A. Hoffmann (D)
  • 30 J. de Wijs (D)
  • 11 F. Klaus (M)
  • 25 M. Zimmermann (M)
  • 15 T. Oberdorf (M)
  • 19 E. Iyoha (M)
  • 23 S. Appelkamp (F)
  • 10 D. Ginczek (F)
  • 9 D. Kownacki (F)

Substitutes

  • 39 J. Niemiec
  • 8 M. Karbownik
  • 28 R. Hennings
  • 34 N. Gavory
  • 7 K. Peterson
  • 21 D. Gorka
  • 46 Elione Neto
  • 22 B. Böckle
  • 41 T. Uchino

Timeline

  1. FC St. Pauli
    39' FC St. Pauli Card · Yellow Card
    K. Mets

    Foul

  2. Fortuna Düsseldorf
    53' Fortuna Düsseldorf Card · Yellow Card
    Andre Hoffmann

    Foul

  3. Fortuna Düsseldorf
    60' Fortuna Düsseldorf Card · Yellow Card
    D. Ginczek

    Foul

  4. Fortuna Düsseldorf
    68' Fortuna Düsseldorf subst · Substitution 1
    Off: D. Ginczek · On: J. Niemiec
  5. Fortuna Düsseldorf
    71' Fortuna Düsseldorf subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. de Wijs · On: M. Karbownik
  6. Fortuna Düsseldorf
    76' Fortuna Düsseldorf Card · Yellow Card
    Matthias Zimmermann

    Foul

  7. FC St. Pauli
    77' FC St. Pauli subst · Substitution 1
    Off: E. Saad · On: C. Metcalfe
  8. Fortuna Düsseldorf
    81' Fortuna Düsseldorf Card · Yellow Card
    Christoph Klarer

    Foul

  9. FC St. Pauli
    85' FC St. Pauli subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Lukas Daschner · On: D. Otto
  10. Fortuna Düsseldorf
    85' Fortuna Düsseldorf subst · Substitution 3
    Off: D. Kownacki · On: R. Hennings
  11. Fortuna Düsseldorf
    86' Fortuna Düsseldorf subst · Substitution 4
    Off: E. Iyoha · On: N. Gavory
  12. Fortuna Düsseldorf
    86' Fortuna Düsseldorf subst · Substitution 5
    Off: F. Klaus · On: K. Peterson
  13. FC St. Pauli
    89' FC St. Pauli subst · Substitution 3
    Off: O. Afolayan · On: J. Eggestein

Match Stats

Stat FC St. Pauli Fortuna Düsseldorf
Fouls 10 13
Pass Accuracy 83% 79%
Offsides 1 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 21 3
Corners 7 0
Total Passes 477 426
Yellow Cards 1 4
Blocked Shots 6 1
Shots on Target 2 0
xG — —
Shots off Target 13 2
Possession 54% 46%
Accurate Passes 395 338
Shots Inside Box 10 3
Saves 0 2
Shots Outside Box 11 0

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Fortuna Düsseldorf's Andre Hoffmann was shown a yellow card just before halftime, potentially disrupting their rhythm and leading to several defensive adjustments.
  • ▸ The introduction of J. Niemiec for D. Ginczek by Fortuna Düsseldorf at the 68th minute seemed aimed at reinforcing the defense against FC St. Pauli’s pressing attack.