Match report

1. FC Nürnberg Triumphs Over Fortuna Düsseldorf 3-2 in Thrilling 2. Bundesliga Clash

Fortuna Düsseldorf
Fortuna Düsseldorf
2–3
FT
1. FC Nürnberg
1. FC Nürnberg
Oct 3, 2025

1. FC Nürnberg staged a late comeback to secure a thrilling 3-2 win against Fortuna Düsseldorf, showcasing resilience and determination in a high-stakes clash of the 2. Bundesliga. The match was characterized by numerous turning points and intense action on both ends.

Key Facts

  • • 1. FC Nürnberg scored first with Rafael Lubach's goal (25'), assisted by M. A. Zoma.
  • • Fortuna Düsseldorf equalized through Anouar El Azzouzi (67'), set up by D. Schmidt.
  • • Justvan converted a penalty for 1. FC Nürnberg, restoring the lead (80').
  • • Christian Rasmussen scored to tie the game again for Fortuna Düsseldorf (83').
  • • F.O. Becker secured victory with his late goal (85') for 1. FC Nürnberg.

Lineups

Fortuna Düsseldorf

Formation: 4-5-1

Starting XI

  • 33 F. Kastenmeier (G)
  • 25 M. Zimmermann (D)
  • 15 T. Oberdorf (D)
  • 2 J. Daland (D)
  • 5 M. Heyer (D)
  • 19 E. Iyoha (M)
  • 8 A. El Azzouzi (M)
  • 6 T. Breithaupt (M)
  • 14 S. Alexandropoulos (M)
  • 24 F. Muslija (M)
  • 13 C. Itten (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 M. Lotka
  • 30 J. de Wijs
  • 4 K. Schmidt
  • 46 S. Suso
  • 22 D. Schmidt
  • 10 C. Rasmussen
  • 9 Z. Celar

1. FC Nürnberg

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 J. Reichert (G)
  • 15 T. Drexler (D)
  • 4 F. Gruber (D)
  • 24 L. Lochoshvili (D)
  • 21 B. Yilmaz (D)
  • 25 F. O. Becker (M)
  • 6 A. Markhiev (M)
  • 20 P. Demba (M)
  • 10 J. Justvan (F)
  • 18 R. Lubach
  • 23 M. A. Zoma (F)

Substitutes

  • 26 C. Mathenia
  • 31 R. Knoche
  • 32 T. Janisch
  • 41 E. Porstner
  • 44 O. Karafiat
  • 17 A. Chaikhoun
  • 7 M. Biron
  • 9 S. Telalovic
  • 33 A. Grimaldi

Timeline

  1. 1. FC Nürnberg
    6' 1. FC Nürnberg Card · Yellow Card
    A. Markhiev

    Handball

  2. 1. FC Nürnberg
    25' 1. FC Nürnberg Goal · Normal Goal
    Rafael Lubach · Assist: M. A. Zoma
  3. Fortuna Düsseldorf
    42' Fortuna Düsseldorf Card · Yellow Card
    Anouar El Azzouzi

    Foul

  4. Fortuna Düsseldorf
    46' Fortuna Düsseldorf subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Sotiris Alexandropoulos · On: D. Schmidt
  5. Fortuna Düsseldorf
    61' Fortuna Düsseldorf Card · Yellow Card
    Tim Christopher Oberdorf

    Foul

  6. Fortuna Düsseldorf
    67' Fortuna Düsseldorf subst · Substitution 2
    Off: E. Iyoha · On: Christian Rasmussen
  7. Fortuna Düsseldorf
    67' Fortuna Düsseldorf Goal · Normal Goal
    Anouar El Azzouzi · Assist: D. Schmidt
  8. Fortuna Düsseldorf
    70' Fortuna Düsseldorf Card · Yellow Card
    T. Breithaupt

    Foul

  9. 1. FC Nürnberg
    76' 1. FC Nürnberg Var · Penalty cancelled
    M. A. Zoma
  10. Fortuna Düsseldorf
    77' Fortuna Düsseldorf subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Matthias Zimmermann · On: K. Schmidt
  11. 1. FC Nürnberg
    77' 1. FC Nürnberg subst · Substitution 1
    Off: P. Demba · On: Mickaël Biron
  12. 1. FC Nürnberg
    80' 1. FC Nürnberg Goal · Penalty
    J. Justvan
  13. Fortuna Düsseldorf
    81' Fortuna Düsseldorf subst · Substitution 4
    Off: J. Daland · On: J. de Wijs
  14. Fortuna Düsseldorf
    81' Fortuna Düsseldorf subst · Substitution 5
    Off: T. Breithaupt · On: Z. Celar
  15. Fortuna Düsseldorf
    83' Fortuna Düsseldorf Goal · Normal Goal
    Christian Rasmussen · Assist: Anouar El Azzouzi
  16. 1. FC Nürnberg
    84' 1. FC Nürnberg subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. A. Zoma · On: R. Knoche
  17. 1. FC Nürnberg
    84' 1. FC Nürnberg subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Justvan · On: A. Grimaldi
  18. 1. FC Nürnberg
    85' 1. FC Nürnberg Goal · Normal Goal
    F. O. Becker
  19. 1. FC Nürnberg
    88' 1. FC Nürnberg Card · Yellow Card
    F. O. Becker

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Fortuna Düsseldorf 1. FC Nürnberg
Fouls 14 11
Pass Accuracy 85% 84%
Offsides 2 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 12 17
Corners 1 2
Total Passes 519 432
Yellow Cards 3 2
Blocked Shots 3 4
Shots on Target 7 7
xG — —
Shots off Target 2 6
Possession 55% 45%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 441 362
Shots Inside Box 10 12
Saves 5 5
Shots Outside Box 2 5

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Rafael Lubach's early goal put 1. FC Nürnberg ahead, but Fortuna Düsseldorf leveled through Anouar El Azzouzi in the second half.
  • ▸ The game turned decisively when Justvan scored a penalty for 1. FC Nürnberg (80'), only to see Christian Rasmussen equalize shortly after (83').
  • ▸ F.O. Becker's goal five minutes later sealed the win for 1. FC Nürnberg, securing their place in the top half of the 2. Bundesliga standings.