Match report

FC Saarbrücken Stuns Fortuna Düsseldorf in 2-2 DFB Pokal Draw

FC Saarbrücken
FC Saarbrücken
2–2
PEN
Fortuna Düsseldorf
Fortuna Düsseldorf
Mar 3, 2020

In a remarkable display of resilience, FC Saarbrücken managed to hold off Fortuna Düsseldorf in the DFB Pokal, securing a 2-2 draw. The match featured early momentum from the home team with T. Jänicke scoring in the 31st minute. Despite trailing, Fortuna Düsseldorf fought back, equalizing through M. Jørgensen in the 90th minute. Both teams showed tenacity, with multiple yellow cards and substitutions keeping the game competitive until the final whistle.

Key Facts

  • • FC Saarbrücken's T. Jänicke scored in the 31st minute
  • • Fortuna Düsseldorf's M. Jørgensen equalized in the 90th minute
  • • Boné Uaferro was an early substitution for FC Saarbrücken
  • • Fortuna Düsseldorf made multiple substitutions including K. Ofori, E. Thommy, and J. Zimmer
  • • Several yellow cards were issued to both teams, notably to T. Jänicke of FC Saarbrücken and M. Jørgensen of Fortuna Düsseldorf

Lineups

FC Saarbrücken

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 1 D. Batz (G)
  • 4 C. Schorch (D)
  • 5 S. Zellner (F)
  • 14 Boné Uaferro (D)
  • 23 M. Müller
  • 16 A. Barylla (D)
  • 25 T. Jänicke (M)
  • 17 F. Përdedaj (M)
  • 8 M. Zeitz (M)
  • 11 M. Mendler (M)
  • 21 G. Jurcher (F)

Substitutes

  • 19 K. Froese
  • 24 S. Jacob
  • 7 T. Golley
  • 37 S. Andrist
  • 30 F. Eisele
  • 28 N. Miotke
  • 9 Vunguidica
  • 36 R. Castellucci
  • 27 J. Breitenbach

Fortuna Düsseldorf

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 33 F. Kastenmeier (G)
  • 13 A. Bodzek (M)
  • 19 M. Jørgensen (D)
  • 29 M. Suttner (D)
  • 5 K. Ayhan (D)
  • 6 A. Morales (F)
  • 22 K. Stöger (M)
  • 39 J. Zimmer (M)
  • 15 E. Thommy (M)
  • 14 K. Ofori (F)
  • 28 R. Hennings (F)

Substitutes

  • 11 K. Karaman
  • 20 S. Skrzybski
  • 25 M. Zimmermann
  • 27 N. Ampomah
  • 23 N. Gießelmann
  • 7 O. Fink
  • 1 M. Rensing
  • 10 V. Berisha
  • 3 A. Hoffmann

Timeline

  1. FC Saarbrücken
    18' FC Saarbrücken subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Boné Uaferro · On: K. Froese
  2. FC Saarbrücken
    31' FC Saarbrücken Goal · Normal Goal
    T. Jänicke · Assist: K. Froese
  3. Fortuna Düsseldorf
    45' Fortuna Düsseldorf Card · Yellow Card
    K. Ofori
  4. Fortuna Düsseldorf
    46' Fortuna Düsseldorf subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Bodzek · On: K. Karaman
  5. Fortuna Düsseldorf
    72' Fortuna Düsseldorf Card · Yellow Card
    E. Thommy
  6. Fortuna Düsseldorf
    73' Fortuna Düsseldorf subst · Substitution 2
    Off: E. Thommy · On: S. Skrzybski
  7. FC Saarbrücken
    75' FC Saarbrücken Card · Yellow Card
    T. Jänicke
  8. FC Saarbrücken
    78' FC Saarbrücken subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Mendler · On: S. Jacob
  9. Fortuna Düsseldorf
    78' Fortuna Düsseldorf subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Zimmer · On: Matthias Zimmermann
  10. FC Saarbrücken
    80' FC Saarbrücken subst · Substitution 3
    Off: G. Jurcher · On: T. Golley
  11. Fortuna Düsseldorf
    90' Fortuna Düsseldorf Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Jørgensen · Assist: Florian Kastenmeier
  12. Fortuna Düsseldorf
    105'+1 Fortuna Düsseldorf subst · Substitution 4
    Off: K. Ofori · On: N. Ampomah
  13. Fortuna Düsseldorf
    105' Fortuna Düsseldorf Card · Yellow Card
    M. Jørgensen
  14. FC Saarbrücken
    109' FC Saarbrücken subst · Substitution 4
    Off: F. Përdedaj · On: Stephan Andrist
  15. FC Saarbrücken
    114' FC Saarbrücken Card · Yellow Card
    T. Golley
  16. Fortuna Düsseldorf
    116' Fortuna Düsseldorf Card · Yellow Card
    A. Morales
  17. Fortuna Düsseldorf
    118' Fortuna Düsseldorf Card · Yellow Card
    K. Stoger

Match Stats

Stat FC Saarbrücken Fortuna Düsseldorf
Fouls 13 16
Pass Accuracy 53% 87%
Offsides 5 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 9 36
Corners 6 16
Total Passes 285 822
Yellow Cards 2 5
Blocked Shots 1 8
Shots on Target 6 16
Shots off Target 2 12
Possession 26% 74%
Accurate Passes 152 715
Shots Inside Box 5 22
Saves 14 5
Shots Outside Box 4 14

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ FC Saarbrücken took the lead early through T. Jänicke's goal in the 31st minute, setting the tone for a competitive match.
  • ▸ Fortuna Düsseldorf's late goal by M. Jørgensen in the 90th minute brought the match to a 2-2 draw, showcasing their determination to secure a tie.