Match report

FC Schalke 04 Defeats Fortuna Düsseldorf 4-1 in DFB Pokal

FC Schalke 04
FC Schalke 04
4–1
FT
Fortuna Düsseldorf
Fortuna Düsseldorf
Feb 6, 2019

FC Schalke 04 demonstrated their dominance in the DFB Pokal with a 4-1 victory over Fortuna Düsseldorf. Schalke took the lead early through A. Kutucu and continued their strong form with additional goals from Salif Sané, M. Uth, and another from Sané. Despite Fortuna's brief rally with a goal from R. Hennings, Schalke maintained control, showcasing their prowess in the cup competition.

Key Facts

  • • FC Schalke 04 won 4-1 against Fortuna Düsseldorf in the DFB Pokal.
  • • A. Kutucu opened the scoring for Schalke in the 29th minute, assisted by M. Uth.
  • • Salif Sané scored twice for Schalke at the 48th and 87th minute.
  • • M. Uth added another goal for Schalke at the 53rd minute.
  • • R. Hennings scored Fortuna Düsseldorf's only goal in the 71st minute.

Lineups

FC Schalke 04

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 R. Fährmann (G)
  • 24 B. Oczipka (M)
  • 27 J. Bruma (D)
  • 26 S. Sané (D)
  • 18 D. Caligiuri (M)
  • 10 N. Bentaleb (M)
  • 8 S. Serdar (M)
  • 2 W. McKennie (M)
  • 7 M. Uth (F)
  • 14 R. Matondo
  • 15 A. Kutucu (F)

Substitutes

  • 13 S. Rudy
  • 6 Omar Mascarell
  • 23 C. Teuchert
  • 3 H. Mendyl
  • 11 Y. Konoplyanka
  • 25 A. Harit
  • 35 A. Nübel

Fortuna Düsseldorf

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 16 J. Drobný (G)
  • 14 M. Suttner (D)
  • 3 A. Hoffmann (D)
  • 5 K. Ayhan (D)
  • 6 A. Morales (M)
  • 33 T. Usami (M)
  • 25 M. Zimmermann (M)
  • 22 K. Stöger (M)
  • 8 A. Barkok (M)
  • 28 R. Hennings (F)
  • 10 M. Ducksch (F)

Substitutes

  • 20 D. Lukebakio
  • 27 D. Kownacki
  • 7 O. Fink
  • 11 K. Karaman
  • 12 J. Theissen
  • 23 N. Gießelmann
  • 32 R. Bormuth

Timeline

  1. FC Schalke 04
    21' FC Schalke 04 Card · Yellow Card
    A. Kutucu
  2. FC Schalke 04
    29' FC Schalke 04 Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Kutucu · Assist: M. Uth
  3. FC Schalke 04
    40' FC Schalke 04 Card · Yellow Card
    Jeffrey Bruma
  4. FC Schalke 04
    46' FC Schalke 04 subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Rabbi Matondo · On: S. Rudy
  5. FC Schalke 04
    48' FC Schalke 04 Goal · Normal Goal
    Salif Sané
  6. FC Schalke 04
    53' FC Schalke 04 Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Uth
  7. Fortuna Düsseldorf
    56' Fortuna Düsseldorf subst · Substitution 1
    Off: T. Usami · On: D. Lukebakio
  8. Fortuna Düsseldorf
    56' Fortuna Düsseldorf subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Ducksch · On: D. Kownacki
  9. Fortuna Düsseldorf
    60' Fortuna Düsseldorf Card · Yellow Card
    A. Morales
  10. Fortuna Düsseldorf
    65' Fortuna Düsseldorf subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Aymen Barkok · On: O. Fink
  11. FC Schalke 04
    70' FC Schalke 04 subst · Substitution 2
    Off: N. Bentaleb · On: O. Mascarell
  12. Fortuna Düsseldorf
    71' Fortuna Düsseldorf Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Hennings · Assist: D. Kownacki
  13. FC Schalke 04
    80' FC Schalke 04 subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Kutucu · On: C. Teuchert
  14. Fortuna Düsseldorf
    87' Fortuna Düsseldorf Card · Yellow Card
    D. Kownacki
  15. FC Schalke 04
    87' FC Schalke 04 Goal · Normal Goal
    Salif Sané · Assist: B. Oczipka

Match Stats

Stat FC Schalke 04 Fortuna Düsseldorf
Fouls 7 12
Pass Accuracy 82% 81%
Offsides 2 0
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 17 13
Corners 4 3
Total Passes 473 484
Yellow Cards 2 2
Blocked Shots 4 3
Shots on Target 8 5
Shots off Target 5 5
Possession 49% 51%
Accurate Passes 387 391
Shots Inside Box 12 5
Saves 4 4
Shots Outside Box 5 8

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Schalke's early goal by A. Kutucu in the 29th minute set the tone for the match, giving them a strong start and confidence.
  • ▸ Salif Sané's second goal in the 87th minute was a significant moment, sealing Schalke's victory and putting any doubts to rest.