Match report

Fortuna Düsseldorf Defeats Erzgebirge Aue 2-1 in DFB Pokal

Fortuna Düsseldorf
Fortuna Düsseldorf
2–1
FT
Erzgebirge Aue
Erzgebirge Aue
Oct 30, 2019

Fortuna Düsseldorf held off Erzgebirge Aue to secure a 2-1 win in the DFB Pokal, turning the game around with a penalty and a late goal. Despite early defensive pressure and two yellow cards, the team managed to snatch the lead with a strong performance in the second half. Key goals from R. Hennings and Kasim Nuhu were crucial in this victory, marking a pivotal moment for Fortuna Düsseldorf's DFB Pokal campaign.

Key Facts

  • • Fortuna Düsseldorf: 2 goals (R. Hennings, Kasim Nuhu)
  • • Erzgebirge Aue: 1 goal (F. Kruger)
  • • Yellow cards for Fortuna Düsseldorf: N. Gießelmann, M. Sobottka
  • • Yellow card for Erzgebirge Aue: Louis Samson
  • • Fortuna Düsseldorf scored a penalty goal by R. Hennings at the 45th minute
  • • Kasim Nuhu secured the win with a normal goal at the 75th minute

Lineups

Fortuna Düsseldorf

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 33 F. Kastenmeier (G)
  • 23 N. Gießelmann (D)
  • 3 A. Hoffmann (D)
  • 4 K. Nuhu (D)
  • 7 O. Fink (M)
  • 6 A. Morales (M)
  • 25 M. Zimmermann (D)
  • 15 E. Thommy (F)
  • 31 M. Sobottka (M)
  • 28 R. Hennings (F)
  • 9 D. Kownacki (F)

Substitutes

  • 27 N. Ampomah
  • 13 A. Bodzek
  • 39 J. Zimmer
  • 26 D. Contento
  • 18 T. Pledl
  • 37 B. Tekpetey
  • 34 L. Baker
  • 32 R. Bormuth
  • 12 M. Okoye

Erzgebirge Aue

Formation: 5-4-1

Starting XI

  • 1 M. Männel (G)
  • 26 S. Gonther (D)
  • 15 D. Kempe (D)
  • 20 C. Rizzuto (D)
  • 13 L. Samson (D)
  • 3 M. Mihojević (D)
  • 17 P. Riese (M)
  • 5 C. Fandrich (M)
  • 37 P. Testroet (F)
  • 10 D. Nazarov (M)
  • 11 F. Krüger (M)

Substitutes

  • 14 P. Zulechner
  • 7 J. Hochscheidt
  • 33 C. Daferner
  • 25 D. Wydra
  • 23 N. Sessa
  • 6 H. Ciftci
  • 24 J. Strauß
  • 8 T. Baumgart
  • 40 R. Jendrusch

Timeline

  1. Erzgebirge Aue
    12' Erzgebirge Aue Goal · Normal Goal
    F. Kruger
  2. Fortuna Düsseldorf
    34' Fortuna Düsseldorf Card · Yellow Card
    N. Gießelmann
  3. Fortuna Düsseldorf
    45' Fortuna Düsseldorf Goal · Penalty
    R. Hennings
  4. Fortuna Düsseldorf
    46' Fortuna Düsseldorf subst · Substitution 1
    Off: O. Fink · On: N. Ampomah
  5. Fortuna Düsseldorf
    50' Fortuna Düsseldorf Card · Yellow Card
    M. Sobottka
  6. Erzgebirge Aue
    59' Erzgebirge Aue subst · Substitution 1
    Off: P. Testroet · On: P. Zulechner
  7. Fortuna Düsseldorf
    75' Fortuna Düsseldorf Goal · Normal Goal
    Kasim Nuhu
  8. Erzgebirge Aue
    76' Erzgebirge Aue subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Dimitriy Nazarov · On: J. Hochscheidt
  9. Fortuna Düsseldorf
    77' Fortuna Düsseldorf subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Sobottka · On: A. Bodzek
  10. Erzgebirge Aue
    81' Erzgebirge Aue Card · Yellow Card
    Louis Samson
  11. Erzgebirge Aue
    83' Erzgebirge Aue subst · Substitution 3
    Off: P. Riese · On: C. Daferner
  12. Fortuna Düsseldorf
    84' Fortuna Düsseldorf subst · Substitution 3
    Off: E. Thommy · On: J. Zimmer

Match Stats

Stat Fortuna Düsseldorf Erzgebirge Aue
Fouls 12 16
Pass Accuracy 83% 73%
Offsides 7 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 18 8
Corners 7 3
Total Passes 493 343
Yellow Cards 2 1
Blocked Shots 3 0
Shots on Target 6 4
Shots off Target 9 4
Possession 59% 41%
Accurate Passes 410 251
Shots Inside Box 8 5
Saves 2 4
Shots Outside Box 10 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Fortuna Düsseldorf equalized the score with a penalty goal by R. Hennings just before halftime, shifting the momentum in their favor.
  • ▸ Kasim Nuhu's goal in the 75th minute sealed the win for Fortuna Düsseldorf, overcoming Erzgebirge Aue's early lead.