Match report

Borussia Mönchengladbach Defeats Fortuna Düsseldorf 1-0 in DFB Pokal

Fortuna Düsseldorf
Fortuna Düsseldorf
0–1
FT
Borussia Mönchengladbach
Borussia Mönchengladbach
Oct 24, 2017

Borussia Mönchengladbach secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Fortuna Düsseldorf in the DFB Pokal, with Thorgan Hazard scoring the lone goal in the 52nd minute. The match was a defensive battle, with both teams struggling to create clear-cut chances. Fortuna Düsseldorf's B. Raman received a yellow card early on, but it was Mönchengladbach's Raffael who provided the assist for Hazard's goal, ensuring Gladbach's progression in the competition.

Key Facts

  • • Final score: Fortuna Düsseldorf 0–1 Borussia Mönchengladbach
  • • Goal: Thorgan Hazard (52')
  • • Assist: Raffael
  • • Yellow card: B. Raman (Fortuna Düsseldorf, 15')
  • • Substitutions: M. Cuisance off, J. Hofmann on (Borussia Mönchengladbach, 66')
  • • Substitutions: B. Raman off, T. Usami on (Fortuna Düsseldorf, 68')

Lineups

Fortuna Düsseldorf

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 30 R. Wolf (G)
  • 4 J. Schauerte (D)
  • 23 N. Gießelmann (D)
  • 3 A. Hoffmann (D)
  • 39 J. Zimmer (M)
  • 32 R. Bormuth (D)
  • 7 O. Fink (M)
  • 31 M. Sobottka (M)
  • 6 F. Neuhaus (M)
  • 28 R. Hennings (F)
  • 9 B. Raman (M)

Substitutes

  • 33 T. Usami
  • 21 E. Kujović
  • 13 A. Bodzek
  • 16 H. Nielsen
  • 19 D. Lovren
  • 36 A. Lucoqui
  • 38 T. Wiesner

Borussia Mönchengladbach

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 1 Y. Sommer (G)
  • 17 O. Wendt (D)
  • 24 T. Jantschke (D)
  • 28 M. Ginter (D)
  • 30 N. Elvedi (D)
  • 16 I. Traoré (M)
  • 8 D. Zakaria (M)
  • 27 M. Cuisance (M)
  • 11 Raffael (F)
  • 13 L. Stindl (F)
  • 10 T. Hazard (M)

Substitutes

  • 23 J. Hofmann
  • 19 F. Johnson
  • 7 P. Herrmann
  • 3 R. Oxford
  • 4 J. Vestergaard
  • 21 T. Sippel
  • 32 V. Grifo

Timeline

  1. Fortuna Düsseldorf
    15' Fortuna Düsseldorf Card · Yellow Card
    B. Raman
  2. Borussia Mönchengladbach
    52' Borussia Mönchengladbach Goal · Normal Goal
    T. Hazard · Assist: Raffael
  3. Borussia Mönchengladbach
    58' Borussia Mönchengladbach Card · Yellow Card
    M. Cuisance
  4. Borussia Mönchengladbach
    66' Borussia Mönchengladbach subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Cuisance · On: J. Hofmann
  5. Fortuna Düsseldorf
    68' Fortuna Düsseldorf subst · Substitution 1
    Off: B. Raman · On: T. Usami
  6. Borussia Mönchengladbach
    76' Borussia Mönchengladbach subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Ibrahima Traoré · On: F. Johnson
  7. Fortuna Düsseldorf
    80' Fortuna Düsseldorf subst · Substitution 2
    Off: O. Fink · On: E. Kujović
  8. Borussia Mönchengladbach
    90' Borussia Mönchengladbach subst · Substitution 3
    Off: T. Hazard · On: P. Herrmann

Match Stats

Stat Fortuna Düsseldorf Borussia Mönchengladbach
Fouls 8 12
Pass Accuracy 86% 89%
Offsides 4 2
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 11 12
Corners 1 5
Total Passes 465 649
Yellow Cards 1 1
Blocked Shots 3 3
Shots on Target 2 2
Shots off Target 6 7
Possession 42% 58%
Accurate Passes 401 579
Shots Inside Box 6 7
Saves 1 2
Shots Outside Box 5 5

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Thorgan Hazard's goal in the 52nd minute shifted the momentum in favor of Borussia Mönchengladbach, breaking the deadlock and giving them a crucial lead.
  • ▸ Fortuna Düsseldorf's early yellow card to B. Raman in the 15th minute disrupted their rhythm, leading to an opportunity for Mönchengladbach to capitalize on their disarray.