Match report

SC Freiburg Defeats Fortuna Düsseldorf 3-1 in DFB Pokal

Fortuna Düsseldorf

1–3

SC Freiburg

Oct 29, 2025

Fortuna Düsseldorf

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Match

Oct 29, 2025 · FT

SC Freiburg

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In a decisive encounter at the DFB Pokal, SC Freiburg demonstrated its supremacy by defeating Fortuna Düsseldorf with a convincing scoreline of 3-1. Early goals from Ivan Matanovic and Vincenzo Grifo put SC Freiburg in command, before Anouar El Azzouzi briefly brought hope for the home side. However, Daniel Scherhant's late goal ensured victory for the visitors.

Key Facts

• SC Freiburg secured a 3-1 win over Fortuna Düsseldorf in the DFB Pokal.
• Ivan Matanovic scored twice (1st and 6th minutes) for SC Freiburg, with an assist on his second goal from Vincenzo Grifo.
• Vincenzo Grifo also added a goal for SC Freiburg at minute 20.
• Anouar El Azzouzi scored the lone goal for Fortuna Düsseldorf in the 53rd minute.
• Daniel Scherhant sealed the victory with a late goal in the 90th minute.

Lineups

Fortuna Düsseldorf

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

33 F. Kastenmeier (G)
25 M. Zimmermann (D)
15 T. Oberdorf (D)
2 J. Daland (D)
4 K. Schmidt (D)
8 A. El Azzouzi (M)
6 T. Breithaupt (M)
10 C. Rasmussen (M)
23 S. Appelkamp (M)
24 F. Muslija (M)
13 C. Itten (F)

Substitutes

1 M. Lotka
5 M. Heyer
7 L. Raimund
9 Z. Celar
19 E. Iyoha
22 D. Schmidt
30 J. de Wijs
44 E. Egouli
46 S. Suso

SC Freiburg

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

21 F. Muller (G)
17 L. Kubler (D)
28 M. Ginter (D)
3 P. Lienhart (D)
30 C. Gunter (D)
8 M. Eggestein (M)
44 J. Manzambi (M)
19 J. Beste (M)
14 Y. Suzuki (M)
32 V. Grifo (M)
31 I. Matanovic (F)

Substitutes

5 A. Jung
7 D. Scherhant
9 L. Holer
20 J. Adamu
27 N. Hofler
29 P. Treu
33 J. Makengo
37 M. Rosenfelder
1 N. Atubolu

Timeline

1' SC Freiburg Goal · Normal Goal

I. Matanovic
4' SC Freiburg Card · Yellow Card

C. Gunter

Foul
6' SC Freiburg Goal · Normal Goal

V. Grifo · Assist: I. Matanovic
20' Fortuna Düsseldorf Goal · Normal Goal

Anouar El Azzouzi · Assist: K. Schmidt
22' Fortuna Düsseldorf subst · Substitution 1

Off: C. Itten · On: D. Schmidt
28' Fortuna Düsseldorf Card · Yellow Card

Matthias Zimmermann

Foul
50' SC Freiburg Card · Yellow Card

I. Matanovic

Foul
53' Fortuna Düsseldorf subst · Substitution 2

Off: Matthias Zimmermann · On: M. Heyer
63' SC Freiburg subst · Substitution 1

Off: I. Matanovic · On: J. Adamu
63' SC Freiburg subst · Substitution 2

Off: C. Gunter · On: Jordy Makengo
78' SC Freiburg subst · Substitution 3

Off: V. Grifo · On: D. Scherhant
78' SC Freiburg subst · Substitution 4

Off: J. Beste · On: M. Rosenfelder
79' Fortuna Düsseldorf subst · Substitution 4

Off: Christian Rasmussen · On: L. Raimund
88' SC Freiburg subst · Substitution 5

Off: L. Kubler · On: P. Treu
89' SC Freiburg Card · Yellow Card

Florian Müller

Time wasting
90' SC Freiburg Card · Yellow Card

Philipp Lienhart

Foul
90' SC Freiburg Goal · Normal Goal

D. Scherhant · Assist: Y. Suzuki

Match Stats

Stat	Fortuna Düsseldorf	SC Freiburg
Fouls	20	8
Pass Accuracy	82%	73%
Offsides	4	1
Red Cards	—	—
Total Shots	19	19
Corners	8	3
Total Passes	504	332
Yellow Cards	1	4
Blocked Shots	9	6
Shots on Target	4	7
xG	—	—
Shots off Target	6	6
Possession	61%	39%
Goals Prevented	—	—
Accurate Passes	414	243
Shots Inside Box	12	12
Saves	4	3
Shots Outside Box	7	7

Key Match Notes

▸ SC Freiburg took control of the match early on, scoring two goals within six minutes through Ivan Matanovic and Vincenzo Grifo.
▸ The momentum shifted slightly when Anouar El Azzouzi scored for Fortuna Düsseldorf in the 20th minute, but SC Freiburg maintained their lead with a strong defensive performance.
▸ Daniel Scherhant's goal in the final minutes ensured that SC Freiburg held onto their victory, solidifying their position as favorites for this round of the DFB Pokal.