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90'
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Full-time: Düsseldorf 0-2 Elversberg
Elversberg can celebrate a 2-0 victory in Düsseldorf. After their win against Hannover, the Saarland team have defeated another top side. The visitors were the more efficient team, with Asllani and Petkov scoring clinically. Düsseldorf had several chances to come back, but were thwarted by the excellent Kristof, and when they thought they'd found a goal, it was disallowed for offside.
Full-time
90'
+ 3
Asllani substituted
The scorer of the 1-0 goal is celebrated as he is now replaced by Schnellbacher.
90'
+ 3
Substitution
90'
+ 2
Over the bar!
Vermeij heads the ball down to Siebert. The substitute defender shoots immediately, but the ball flies well over the crossbar.
90'
+ 1
Five minutes added on
There are to be five additional minutes at the end of this half.
90'
The final substitution
Fortuna bring on another striker with Vermeij. Sobottka leaves the pitch in his stead.
90'
Substitution
88'
Three minutes to go
Time is ticking for Fortuna. It looks like an away victory for Elversberg is on the cards.
85'
Another substitution
Sicker replaces Damar, who has been in fine form again today.
85'
Substitution
82'
SituationPenalty
ReviewHandball?
DecisionNo penalty
82'
Penalty to Düsseldorf!
Pejčinović takes a shot, the ball striking Rohr on his lower arm. Referee Bauer initially points to the spot, but is now being sent to review the incident on the monitor.
79'
Petkov receives a warning
The goalscorer sees the first yellow card of the day for Elversberg.
79'
Into the final 10 minutes
Fortuna doesn't have much time left. That's why Coach Thioune brings on fresh personnel: Appelkamp and Siebert come on for Hoffmann and Iyoha.
79'
Substitution
79'
Substitution
Elversberg celebrate
© IMAGO/Steven Mohr
75'
Substitution
75'
Yellow card for Sobottka
The defensive midfielder stops an Elversberg counter-attack and is shown a yellow card.
74'
Substitution for Elversberg
Gerezgiher enters the pitch for the visitors, while Zimmerschied's work is done for the day.
69'
Kristof keeping a clean sheet
Fortuna continues to press! Jóhannesson turns in the box and fires another fierce shot on goal. Kristof makes a great save, tipping the ball over the crossbar.
68'
Tactical masterclass
Elversberg coach Horst Steffen brought on Petkov at half-time. A brilliant idea, as the substitute has already notched up a goal and an assist inside 20 minutes of the second half.
65'
Petkov doubles the lead!
Elversberg counter-attack during Düsseldorf's period of sustained pressure. Damar is sent through and the 20-year-old youngster keeps his composure, laying the ball off to Petkov in front of goal, who makes it 2-0.
Goal probability 
Goal probability
Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.
Distance to Goal
Distance to Goal
The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.
62'
Düsseldorf make double substitution
Schmidt and Klaus leave the pitch, replaced by Niemiec and Kownacki.
62'
Substitution
62'
Substitution
61'
SituationNo goal
ReviewOffside?
DecisionNo goal
61'
Unbelievable!
Fortuna almost equalise immediately afterwards. Kristof manages to save several shots in quick succession. A subsequent corner even ends up in the net, but Pejčinović was deemed to be in an offside position, obstructing the keeper's line of sight. The goal won't stand!
59'
The goal stands!
The goal was reviewed for a potential handball by Asllani. However, no handball was found to have occurred.
59'
SituationGoal
ReviewHandball?
DecisionGoal
58'
Elversberg takes the lead!
Düsseldorf fail to clear an Elversberg cross and Petkov gets to the ball first, immediately firing a shot off. Kastenmeier manages to save it, but parries it forward. Asllani reacts quickest, seizes the ball and slots it home to make it 1-0.
Goal probability
Goal probability
Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.
Distance to Goal
Distance to Goal
The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.
Fiercely contested duel
© IMAGO/Revierfoto
53'
Hoffmann
Iyoha crosses in towards the Fortuna captain, who finds himself in an advanced position. He directs the ball towards the goal with his head and Kristof has to intervene for the first time.
50'
Wasting no time
The match is picking up pace right away again! The industrious Damar breaks free just outside the box and lays it off to Neubauer, whose shot fails to trouble the Düsseldorf keeper.
48'
Schmidt again
Klaus is found brilliantly on the right wing by Zimmermann before crossing into Schmidt in the middle. The striker gets a shot away from six metres out, but it's blocked at the last second by Rohr.
46'
Back underway
The teams are back on the pitch. Elversberg have made one change: Petkov comes in for Feil.
Kick-off!
45'
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Half-time: Düsseldorf 0-0 Elversberg
No goals so far, but a lively match. Fortuna started the game the better side, but after twenty minutes Elversberg grew stronger and had the best chance of the first half with Asllani's shot hitting the crossbar (38').
45'
+ 1
Substitution
Half-time
43'
Half shot, half cross
Klaus finds some space at the right of the penalty area. The experienced player curls the ball towards the far post, where a sliding Pejčinović fails to get there and meet it in time. The ball goes behind for a goal kick.
41'
Cheeky from Baum
The right-back is playing very high up again today. This time he sees that Kastenmeier has come out a bit too far and tries to curl the ball goalwards from the touchline. However, the attempt doesn't really pose much danger in the end.
38'
Crossbar!
Elversberg are now pushing for the lead. Asllani gets past several opponents, moves into the penalty area and then smashes the ball against the crossbar. A lucky escape for Fortuna...
37'
Nearly an own goal
Elversberg whip in a low cross from the left into the penalty area. Damar doesn't block it, Oberdorf attempts to clear but does so towards his own goal. Kastenmeier is helpless and can only stand and watch as the ball bounces past the right post.
33'
Dangerous!
Düsseldorf capitalise on a misplaced pass in Elversberg's build-up play. Pejčinović sends Schmidt through, whose shot is just wide of Kristof's goal from about 11 metres out.
32'
Beautiful attack
Damar and Asllani play a good one-two, before involving Baum on the right side, who wins a corner. The set-piece is whipped towards the near post, where Asllani's first-time shot is narrowly off-target.
29'
Not quite at it yet
Elversberg are needing 33.2 seconds for ball recovery today - that's significantly more than usual (season average: 14.9 seconds).
27'
Slight advantage for Fortuna
Possession (%)
5644
24'
Zimmermann from distance
The right-back is found in an advanced position by Schmidt, but his attempt from inside 20 metres is fired well over the bar.
19'
Elversberg now picking up the pace
Elversberg work a four-on-four situation well, but Zimmerschied is put off just enough before his shot to allow Kastenmeier to make an easy save.
17'
Klaus counters
After winning the ball, the home side try to play out quickly. Klaus pushes forward on the right flank, but Elversberg work hard to track back and intercept the ball again.
15'
Teams cancelling each other out
The game is currently being played exclusively in the midfield. Düsseldorf have more possession, but the visitors are staying compact at the back.
11'
Attempt on goal
Elversburg earn the first two corners of the match. However, nothing comes of them beyond a deflected shot from outside the box.
7'
A dangerous first corner
The set-piece bounces through the Elversberg penalty area before reaching the far post, where Pejčinović attempts a diving header but misses the goal by mere centimetres.
5'
Powerful start
Düsseldorf is pressing high up the pitch, while Elversberg is initially trying to calmly circulate the ball through their own ranks.
3'
Straight on the attack
Fortuna immediately goes on the offensive, Schmidt breaks through on the right flank for the first time, but the attack is called back due to a foul committed by Zimmermann earlier.
1'
Kick-off!
The ball is rolling in Düsseldorf. Elversberg, dressed all in black, have kicked off, while Fortuna are playing in red.
Kick-off!
The stage is set
The players are entering the pitch. We're about to kick off!
The calm before the storm
© IMAGO/kolbert-press/Ant Palmer
Chances for Schmidt and Pejčinović
Schmidt is in Fortuna's starting line-up for the first time since the 2-2 draw against Köln on matchday 6. Pejčinović is making his starting eleven debut, having previously made only five substitute appearances.
Elversberg unchanged
Coach Horst Steffen sends out the same starting eleven that began in the 3-1 home victory against Hannover on the last matchday. Steffen is not a fan of rotation; in fact, this is the fifth time this season he has started with the same initial formation as on the previous matchday.
Two changes for the hosts
Fortuna manager Daniel Thioune makes two changes to his starting lineup compared to the last match (1-1 home draw against Paderborn): Schmidt and Pejčinović start, while Lunddal Fridriksson and Vermeij move to the bench.
This is how Elversberg lines up
Kristof - Baum, Pinckert, Rohr, Neubauer - Sickinger, Schmahl - Feil, Damar, Zimmerschied - Asllani
The Düsseldorf starting eleven
Kastenmeier - Zimmermann, Hoffmann (c), Oberdorf, Iyoha - Sobottka - Klaus, Jóhannesson, Schmidt, Rossmann - Pejčinović
Daniel Thioune's view on Elversberg
"Something has grown at Elversberg. I think Horst Steffen is doing a great job there. Against HSV, cologne and Hannover, they've shown that they can compete on equal terms with the top clubs in the league. Many young players have the opportunity to showcase themselves there. That's what distinguishes them. And they demonstrate week after week that they can play football."
Horst Steffen's view on Fortuna
"You can see week after week how strong the opponent is, even if the recent results haven't been as good as Fortuna had hoped. This team has physicality, but also creativity and football intelligence. They have a lot of quality and can choose formations and arrangements that are always different and adapted to the opponent to find solutions."
Elversberg's absentees
Elversberg will be without Frederik Jäkel (lack of fitness following cruciate ligament rupture), Florian Le Joncour (elbow injury), Patryk Dragon (lack of match fitness), Semih Sahin (calf problems), Luca Schnellbacher (medial ligament injury)
Fortuna's absentees
Dawid Kownacki (medial ligament injury) and Jamil Siebert (knee problems) have returned to the training pitch and could be in the squad. For Giovanni Haag (ankle problems), he likely won't be ready for Saturday.
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All of Fortuna's goals so far this season
Elversberg strong again
After the defeat in Regensburg, Elversberg made an impressive comeback with a 3-1 victory against Hannover, who had at least entered Matchday 13 as leaders.
Düsseldorf winless in three
On the last matchday, Fortuna managed to secure at least a 1-1 draw against Paderborn with a very late goal, but before that, there were defeats in Münster and against Kaiserslautern.
Steffen homecoming
© IMAGO/Sebastian Bach
Time together in the Regional League
Further competitive matches between the two clubs only occurred in the 1999/00 season in the then third-tier Regional League West/Southwest.
The last encounter
In the reverse fixture at the Merkur Spielarena, the match ended in a 1-1 draw.
A record for Thioune
© DFL/Getty Images/Sebastian Widmann
Bad memories
Düsseldorf inflicted Elversberg's heaviest defeat in the Bundesliga 2: On Matchday 4 last season, Fortuna won 5-0 in Saarland (they also lost 5-0 in Braunschweig).
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