Match report

Fortuna Düsseldorf Defeats 1. FC Kaiserslautern 5-2 in DFB Pokal

1. FC Kaiserslautern
1. FC Kaiserslautern
2–5
FT
Fortuna Düsseldorf
Fortuna Düsseldorf
Feb 4, 2020

Fortuna Düsseldorf stormed past 1. FC Kaiserslautern with a dominant 5-2 win in the DFB Pokal match. Despite an early goal from Christian Kühlwetter for Kaiserslautern, Fortuna Düsseldorf's clinical finishing, including a hat-trick from R. Hennings and two from N. Ampomah, secured their progression in the cup competition. The match saw several key moments that shifted momentum in Fortuna's favor, leading to a comfortable victory.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: 1. FC Kaiserslautern 2 - 5 Fortuna Düsseldorf
  • • First Goal: N. Ampomah (9') for Fortuna Düsseldorf
  • • Equalizer: Christian Kühlwetter (10') for 1. FC Kaiserslautern
  • • Penalty Goal: Christian Kühlwetter (39') for 1. FC Kaiserslautern
  • • Hat-trick: R. Hennings (49', 78', 83') for Fortuna Düsseldorf
  • • Yellow Cards: N. Ampomah, N. Gießelmann, A. Morales, Florian Kastenmeier, K. Ofori for Fortuna Düsseldorf, Christian Kühlwetter for 1. FC Kaiserslautern

Lineups

1. FC Kaiserslautern

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 L. Grill (G)
  • 35 A. Hainault (D)
  • 5 K. Kraus (D)
  • 29 A. Nandzik (D)
  • 20 D. Schad (D)
  • 11 F. Pick (F)
  • 26 J. Bachmann (M)
  • 25 C. Sickinger (M)
  • 6 H. Ciftci (M)
  • 9 T. Thiele (F)
  • 24 C. Kühlwetter (F)

Substitutes

  • 18 L. Röser
  • 21 H. Zuck
  • 19 A. Bjarnason
  • 10 S. Skarlatidis
  • 28 L. Gottwalt
  • 30 A. Spahic
  • 23 P. Hercher
  • 16 T. Bergmann
  • 7 M. Starke

Fortuna Düsseldorf

Formation: 3-5-1-1

Starting XI

  • 33 F. Kastenmeier (G)
  • 19 M. Jørgensen (D)
  • 23 N. Gießelmann (D)
  • 5 K. Ayhan (D)
  • 6 A. Morales (M)
  • 25 M. Zimmermann (M)
  • 15 E. Thommy (M)
  • 31 M. Sobottka (M)
  • 8 A. Barkok (M)
  • 27 N. Ampomah (F)
  • 28 R. Hennings (F)

Substitutes

  • 14 K. Ofori
  • 22 K. Stöger
  • 4 K. Nuhu
  • 3 A. Hoffmann
  • 12 M. Okoye
  • 7 O. Fink
  • 37 B. Tekpetey
  • 39 J. Zimmer
  • 18 T. Pledl

Timeline

  1. Fortuna Düsseldorf
    9' Fortuna Düsseldorf Goal · Normal Goal
    N. Ampomah
  2. 1. FC Kaiserslautern
    10' 1. FC Kaiserslautern Goal · Normal Goal
    Christian Kühlwetter · Assist: T. Thiele
  3. Fortuna Düsseldorf
    21' Fortuna Düsseldorf Card · Yellow Card
    N. Ampomah
  4. 1. FC Kaiserslautern
    30' 1. FC Kaiserslautern subst · Substitution 1
    Off: T. Thiele · On: L. Roser
  5. Fortuna Düsseldorf
    38' Fortuna Düsseldorf Card · Yellow Card
    N. Gießelmann
  6. 1. FC Kaiserslautern
    39' 1. FC Kaiserslautern Goal · Penalty
    Christian Kühlwetter
  7. Fortuna Düsseldorf
    46' Fortuna Düsseldorf subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Sobottka · On: K. Ofori
  8. Fortuna Düsseldorf
    46' Fortuna Düsseldorf subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Aymen Barkok · On: K. Stoger
  9. Fortuna Düsseldorf
    48' Fortuna Düsseldorf Card · Yellow Card
    A. Morales
  10. Fortuna Düsseldorf
    49' Fortuna Düsseldorf Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Hennings · Assist: K. Stoger
  11. Fortuna Düsseldorf
    52' Fortuna Düsseldorf Card · Yellow Card
    Florian Kastenmeier
  12. Fortuna Düsseldorf
    65' Fortuna Düsseldorf Goal · Normal Goal
    Matthias Zimmermann · Assist: N. Ampomah
  13. Fortuna Düsseldorf
    73' Fortuna Düsseldorf subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Matthias Zimmermann · On: Kasim Nuhu
  14. Fortuna Düsseldorf
    76' Fortuna Düsseldorf Card · Yellow Card
    K. Ofori
  15. Fortuna Düsseldorf
    78' Fortuna Düsseldorf Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Hennings · Assist: A. Morales
  16. 1. FC Kaiserslautern
    79' 1. FC Kaiserslautern subst · Substitution 2
    Off: L. Roser · On: H. Zuck
  17. 1. FC Kaiserslautern
    79' 1. FC Kaiserslautern subst · Substitution 3
    Off: H. Ciftci · On: A. Bjarnason
  18. Fortuna Düsseldorf
    83' Fortuna Düsseldorf Goal · Normal Goal
    K. Stoger · Assist: N. Gießelmann
  19. 1. FC Kaiserslautern
    86' 1. FC Kaiserslautern Card · Yellow Card
    Christian Kühlwetter

Match Stats

Stat 1. FC Kaiserslautern Fortuna Düsseldorf
Fouls 7 12
Pass Accuracy 62% 87%
Offsides 7 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 6 17
Corners 3 5
Total Passes 258 593
Yellow Cards 1 5
Blocked Shots 1 3
Shots on Target 4 7
Shots off Target 1 7
Possession 30% 70%
Accurate Passes 160 514
Shots Inside Box 5 13
Saves 2 2
Shots Outside Box 1 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Fortuna Düsseldorf's early goal from N. Ampomah at the 9th minute set the tone, but 1. FC Kaiserslautern quickly equalized through Christian Kühlwetter in the 10th minute, setting a competitive tone.
  • ▸ Fortuna Düsseldorf regained the lead with R. Hennings' goal in the 49th minute, which was followed by two more goals from Hennings and K. Stoger, effectively turning the match in Fortuna's favor and securing their place in the next round of the DFB Pokal.