Highlights
D. Kampka
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Full-time: Fortuna 2-2 Darmstadt
Darmstadt started the match the more dominant side, but Düsseldorf managed to take control of the game more and more as the first half progressed. With a beautifully crafted goal from van Brederode, they went into the break with a deserved 1-0 lead. In the 61st minute, it was Haag who seemingly sealed the deal. But then came Corredor; with a brace within three minutes, he brought the hosts back into the game. Düsseldorf had to regroup, finding their way back into the match in the closing stages and were ultimately closer to scoring the winner. In the end, it was a hard-fought contest, with Fortuna likely to be frustrated at having let the game slip from their grasp at around the 70th minute.
Full-time
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Free-kick yields nothing
A free-kick from about 45 yards for the Lilies also yields nothing. It lands directly in the arms of Kastenmeier.
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Substitution
90'
Fortuna closer to scoring
If any team is closer to making it 3-2, it's Fortuna. The Lilies are hardly getting into the final third at the moment.
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Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 90 minutes
Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 90 minutes
Through high-end camera technology and machine learning, the speed of each player is evaluated in real time. Top speed then means, the fastest measured single frame of a player/game.
87'
Yellow card
Kownacki goes into the book for dissent. However, he was also brought down in the penalty area just before. Kampka deemed it insufficient for a foul, and he punishes the subsequent complaints with a booking.
85'
Substitution
85'
Too sloppy
Gavory gets to the ball in the penalty area after a cross but hits it into the side netting.
85'
Substitution
82'
Long-range effort from Kownacki
Kownacki attempts a shot from distance, but it's lacking in power. A resurgence in the Lilies' period of pressure, during which they've had 6 attempts to 1 since the equaliser.
82'
Substitution
82'
Substitution
81'
Goal-hungry Lilies
Darmstadt have now scored an impressive 20 goals in seven away matches under Florian Kohfeldt.
80'
Corredor a man in form!
Sixth goal of the season and five in the last 4 matches! He also managed to score a brace on Matchday 16 in the 5-1 victory against Kaiserslautern.
79'
Substitution
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Substitution
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Substitution
76'
Tempers flare
Fridriksson brings Nürnberger down in the opposition penalty area. The Icelander gets so worked up about the subsequent whistle from referee Kampka that he's shown a yellow card.
73'
Corredor brings the visitors level!
And it's Corredor again, but Fortuna make it too easy for him. Sergio López delivers a corner to Vukotić, who is already completely unmarked in the box for the header. From him, the ball lands at the feet of Killian Corredor, who is free and needs only to head the ball into the net!
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.
69'
Darmstadt pull one back!
After the foul on Marseiler in the penalty area, who was caught on the ankle, Killian Corredor steps up to the spot for the Lillies. He coolly sends Kastenmeier the wrong way. Game on again!
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.
68'
No foul on Nürnberger
Referee Kampka dismissed a foul in connection with Nürnberger's unsuccessful headed clearance prior to the second goal. Thus, the goal stands.
67'
Rare feeling of joy
This two-goal lead at home for Fortuna is only the second time Düsseldorf have managed to do so this season, coming in the 5-0 thrashing of Braunschweig. However, it's not over yet, as the Lilies are playing boldly in attack even after conceding.
66'
Just like in the return fixture
Fortuna won 2-0 at the Böllenfalltor then, and they're leading 2-0 again here.
64'
Substitution
62'
SituationGoal
ReviewPrevious foul?
DecisionGoal
61'
Haag doubles Fortuna's lead!
A cross from Gavory, who has plenty of space on the left, is reached by Nürnberger with his head. It lands directly at the feet of Haag, who buries the ball into the left of the net with a powerful volley. This time, Schuhen has no chance!
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.
60'
Substitution
59'
Counter-attack chance!
After a corner, things move quickly: Düsseldorf are three against three outside the opposition penalty area. Just outside the box, new signing Kwarteng tries to play the ball across, but he doesn't succeed.
55'
Darmstadt imprecise
The Lilies are trying to regain some confidence in this somewhat chaotic phase by keeping possession of the ball. However, the closer they get to the Düsseldorf goal, the more inaccurate their passes become. In this second half, the Lilies have not yet managed to reach the penalty area.
53'
Schuhen saves
And Fortuna then counter. Fridriksson gets a shot off at the right corner of the penalty area. His powerful strike is well-placed, but Schuhen sticks out his leg and deflects the ball past the post.
51'
Successive long-range efforts from Klefisch
A long-range shot from the midfielder is deflected off a Düsseldorf leg. The ball falls straight back to Klefisch, who immediately tries again but he's well wide of the mark.
48'
Fortuna respond immediately
Düsseldorf win the ball in the opposition half, van Brederode receives the ball at the edge of the penalty area and shoots. Schuhen just manages to claw the ball away for a corner.
47'
Darmstadt capable of a comeback
Fortuna must not rest on their laurels. The Lilies have already earned points away from home three times this season after falling behind (with victory at Schalke and draws against Hamburg and Karlsruhe).
46'
We're back underway!
The second 45 minutes of the match are running.
Kick-off!
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Half-time: Düsseldorf 1-0 Darmstadt
Fortuna lead deservedly at the break! After a strong opening phase from the Lilies, Düsseldorf increasingly took control of the match. Just before the break, van Brederode crowned a fantastic passing move with the opening goal. The game is still wide open.
45'
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Hornby with a bicycle kick
The Lilies want to give it one more go before the break, Hornby finishes an attack with a bicycle kick , but it goes two metres over the crossbar.
Half-time
45'
Second goal of the season for van Brederode
The winger last scored at the end of October in the 4-3 home defeat to Kaiserslautern.
41'
van Brederode breaks the deadlock!
And what a goal it was. After a long passing sequence by Düsseldorf, which began deep in their own half, new signing Kwarteng plays the ball to van Brederode, who makes a run into the penalty area. Composed, he shoots with precision, placing the ball into the bottom right corner of the net!
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.
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Crosses into the box
When the ball does make it into the penalty area, it's mainly thanks to crosses! This time it's van Brederode who, with plenty of space, whips the ball in from near the left corner flag into the danger zone. Schuhen manages to punch the ball away just in time.
35'
Corredor goes close
Now it's the Lilies again - Corredor shoots from about 20 metres but it's just wide of the goal.
34'
Kownacki can't reach it
After a counter-attack by Düsseldorf, Kownacki is sent through. He chases the fast-moving ball into the penalty area but can't quite get there. Nevertheless, Düsseldorf are now getting more and more chances in front of goal.
28'
Düsseldorf barely entering the penalty area
Goal attempts
3off target
0on target
2off target
1on target
27'
Darmstadt more tenacious
The Lilies need only 11.1 seconds to regain possession of the ball. That's significantly quicker than Fortuna, who take 16.1 seconds.
27'
Ball Recovery Time
Ball Recovery Time
Ball Recovery Time gives the time in seconds in which it takes a team to win back the ball following a loss of possession. It also allows conclusions to be drawn about a team's style of play. Only time when the ball is in play is counted (i.e. no breaks in play such as for goal-kicks, throw-ins etc).
25'
Free-kick yields nothing
Sergio López delivers a free-kick from about 30 metres out, but the Düsseldorf players head the ball out of the penalty area.
22'
Yellow card for Haag
Haag receives a yellow card for a reckless challenge near the corner flag.
20'
Hornby!
The Darmstadt player is sent through on goal and tries to chip Kastenmeier. The keeper just manages to raise his arms and make the save. The first big chance of the match!
16'
Well won
Marseiler intercepts a ball from Oberdorf, resulting in a promising attack. However, Marseiler doesn't play it smartly, and Siebert wins the ball back with a strong tackle.
13'
Fortuna growing into the game
In the first few minutes, it was almost exclusively the visitors who were on the ball, but now Düsseldorf have woken up and are keeping possession predominantly in Darmstadt's half.
Oberdorf duels with Corredor
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First shot at goal...
...from new signing Kwarteng! However, the long-range effort goes well over the crossbar.
2'
Free-kick for Darmstadt
After Marseiler is fouled in the middle of the park, a free-kick is awarded. However, the resulting cross doesn't yield anything.
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Kick-off!
The ball is rolling in Düsseldorf.
Kick-off!
Förster celebrates milestone
The 29-year-old Philipp Förster is making his 100th appearance in the Bundesliga 2 today (for Darmstadt, VfB Stuttgart and Sandhausen).
Potential for a first for Darmstadt
With a victory, the Lilies would overtake Düsseldorf and climb into the top half of the table for the first time this season. At one point, Darmstadt were 12 points behind Fortuna.
Suso back in the squad
Young talent Sima Suso is included in the Fortuna first-team squad for the first time in three months. The 19-year-old's only appearance this season came in the away fixture against Darmstadt, when he was brought on as a late substitute in the 2-0 victory.
Gavory's comeback
Düsseldorf's French left-back last played on Matchday 8 at the beginning of October in the 3-0 home defeat against Hamburg, in which he picked up an injury. Now he is fit again and makes his comeback, playing in place of Tim Rossmann, who is suspended due to two yellow cards last time out. Marcel Sobottka is also out of the starting eleven.
Unchanged Lilies
Darmstadt starts with the same starting lineup as in the last match before the winter break in the defeat at Regensburg.
Kwarteng to start immediately
Moritz-Broni Kwarteng, brought in as a replacement for Felix Klaus, who moved to Fürth, is immediately included in the starting lineup just four days after signing. Kwarteng made seven brief appearances for Bochum in the Bundesliga during the first half of the season. In his last season in the second division in 2022/23, he scored an impressive ten times for Magdeburg.
Darmstadt starting XI
Schuhen - Sergio López, Riedel, Vukotić, Nürnberger - Klefisch, Müller - Förster, Marseiler - Corredor, Hornby
Fortuna starting XI
Kastenmeier - Oberdorf, Hoffmann, Siebert - Fridriksson, Kwarteng, Haag, Gavory - Jóhannesson, van Brederode - Kownacki
Daniel Thioune on Darmstadt
"Darmstadt is a team that presses very high under Florian Kohfeldt. We already had to find solutions when facing a high press against Feyenoord, and we managed that well. In the transition, we weren't as clean then, which is why we created few scoring chances, but that has improved in recent days. With Kohfeldt there, Darmstadt is in with a promotion shout. They score many goals and are physically extremely strong. We have to stand up to that. I'm looking forward to the match because one of the best teams of recent weeks and months is coming our way."
Florian Kohfeldt on facing Düsseldorf
"Düsseldorf want to focus on their strengths, which are their counter-attacking and their compactness when defending. They play in a focused and mature manner, but we've also shown that we're capable of finding solutions against any team in the league."
Unhappy hunting ground
Darmstadt's last victory in Düsseldorf came way back in September 1988, when they triumphed 2-1. That's more than 36 years.
Dominant Düsseldorf
Düsseldorf have won their last six home matches against Darmstadt. They've not been so dominant against any other Bundesliga 2 side in that period.
Always a winner
Not one of the 17 second-tier encounters between these two has ended in a draw (eleven victories for Fortuna, six for the Lilies).
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