Highlights
C. Dingert
90'
+ 7
Full-time: Fortuna 2-2 Cologne
Fortune favours Fortuna! With the last action and a lot of luck, Düsseldorf manages to secure a draw in the Rhine derby against 1. FC Köln. The visitors were the better team throughout the entire match and deservedly led twice. However, in the end, it finishes 2-2.
Full-time
90'
+ 6
90'
+ 6
90'
+ 5
Fortuna equalise!
This can't be happening! At the end of stoppage time, Niemiec scores to make it 2-2. It's actually a cross from the right wing - but the ball dips over Jonas Urbig at the far post and 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.
Shot speed
Shot speed
Shot speed describes the maximum speed in km/h that a ball reaches in a shot on goal. The distance is measured from the location of the shot to the centre of the goal.
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.
90'
+ 4
Substitution
90'
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'
Substitution
86'
New league, new fortune
Last season in the Bundesliga, Cologne had the weakest attack in the league with 28 goals in 34 matches. Now in the second tier, and even in spite of some wastefulness in front of goal, the Billy-Goats are the top-scoring side (14 goals in six matches).
85'
Not enough
Düsseldorf show only a limited reaction to falling behind. The Fortuna side are trying to play forward, but they are unable to create any chances.
83'
No penalty
Fortuna demand a spot-kick, but referee Dingert doesn't award it after consulting with VAR. Following a cross, Vermeij had headed the ball onto Julian Pauli's upper arm. However, it's not deemed a punishable handball.
80'
Kastenmeier once more
Cologne weave their magic in front of the Düsseldorf penalty area. One more pass, then another, and another - but then Kastenmeier has the ball.
79'
Shot ratio
Schüsse
3neben das Tor
3auf das Tor
11neben das Tor
13auf das Tor
78'
Substitution
78'
Substitution
72'
Strong Kastenmeier
Düsseldorf are only trailing by one goal here. The fact that Cologne's lead isn't already higher is mainly due to goalkeeper Florian Kastenmeier, who prevented about two more goals than the visitors' attempts warranted.
72'
keeperEffiency
keeperEffiency
1.6
Saves9
xSaves7.4
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70'
Substitution
70'
Substitution
68'
Double chance
Kastenmeier is on point twice in quick succession. First, he saves the shot from Waldschmidt, then also the rebound from Lemperle.
63'
Maina flourishing again
After scoring only one goal in the Bundesliga last season, Linton Maina has already netted his third goal this season, making him Cologne's top scorer.
63'
Substitution
61'
Cologne back in front
It was high time and more than deserved. After all the missed chances, Cologne make it 2-1. The visitors combine brilliantly on the left in their own half. Then Maina takes off, sprints with the ball for over 40 metres, cuts inside - and curls the ball with his right foot into the far corner for 2-1.
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.
Shot speed
Shot speed
Shot speed describes the maximum speed in km/h that a ball reaches in a shot on goal. The distance is measured from the location of the shot to the centre of the goal.
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'
Missed opportunity
Cologne counter-attack with three against two. Huseinbašić drives through the centre-left of midfield. Instead of playing in one of his two teammates who made the run, he tries it himself - and fails miserably.
58'
Blocked
Fortuna are dangerous once more. Nice play down the right, then Klaus lays it off to Rossmann - but his shot from 18 metres is blocked.
57'
Waldschmidt means business
Given his new chance in the starting eleven, Luca Waldschmidt is trying a lot and has so far taken the most shots on goal of all players (5); as many as the entire Fortuna team combined.
56'
Ball not hit
Long ball on the left to Lemperle. He delivers it sharply into the middle to Waldschmidt - but he fails to make contact with the ball.
54'
Strong in tackles
Gewonnene Zweikämpfe
11
8
Tim Rossmann Eric Martel
53'
Full blast
Damian Downs drives towards the byline from the inside left channel. Then he simply blasts it with his left foot from a tight angle from seven metres out. Kastenmeier parries it with his right shoulder for a corner.
52'
Klaus header
First chance for the hosts in the second half. Gavory delivers the ball from the left, Klaus heads it from ten metres out, but can't get any power behind the ball.
47'
Missed opportunity
Cologne squander another big chance. After a cross from Lemperle, Waldschmidt receives the ball completely unmarked at the edge of the penalty area - and then drags his shot wide of the left post.
Kick-off!
45'
+ 4
Substitution
Equalising joy
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45'
+ 4
Half-time: Fortuna 1-1 Cologne
Fortuna and Cologne go into the dressing room level. From the home side's perspective, certainly the scoreline is flattering. The visitors are clearly the dominant team and significantly more dangerous. The shot count is 11-4 in Cologne's favour. The away side deservedly took the lead through Martel, but Iyoha equalised for Fortuna just four minutes later.
Half-time
45'
+ 3
Knuckleball
Rossmann strikes with his left foot from 25 metres out. The ball wobbles, making it difficult to predict. But Urbig catches it securely.
45'
Intercepted
The visitors counter-attack. Waldschmidt drives through the middle, then tries to play a through ball to Downs. But Oberdorf is alert and intercepts the pass.
42'
Calming down
After the equaliser, Düsseldorf are sitting even deeper, making the spaces at the back very tight. Cologne are clearly dominating possession, but currently can't find any gaps in Fortuna's defence.
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35'
Cleared off the line
Another huge chance for Cologne. Long ball into the left side of the penalty area. Lemperle goes for it, Kastenmeier comes out. Lemperle lays it back to the edge of the box, where Waldschmidt shoots immediately. Kastenmeier has no chance, but Hoffmann is there and clears it with his head off the line.
33'
Dangerous visitors
xGoals
The xGoals value of a club is calculated from the sum of all goal probabilities (goals and shots on goal) of that team. During a match, it’s easy to see whether the club is performing better than expected (goals > xGoals) - or maybe even higher (xGoals > goals).
xGoals
1
0.19
0.88
1
Goals
31'
Free shot
Long ball from Cologne into the attacking third. Waldschmidt is all alone with a clear advantage, but he has to take the ball out of the air first. He immediately fires from 16 metres out - straight into the arms of Kastenmeier.
30'
Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 30 minutes
Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 30 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.
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28'
Quick response from Iyoha
Just four minutes after falling behind, Emmanuel Iyoha scores his first goal of the season to level the match for the league leaders, which was somewhat fortunate at that point. It's the first time a Fortuna defender has scored and their eighth goal of the season.
26'
SituationGoal
ReviewPrevious handball?
DecisionGoal
25'
Fortuna equalise
That was quick. Düsseldorf attack down the left. Rossmann shows great strength and passes low across the six-yard box. The ball slips under Pauli's foot - and at the far post, Iyoha can slot it in unmarked. 1-1.
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.
22'
SituationGoal
ReviewOffside?
DecisionGoal
21'
Cologne take the lead
There it is - and deservedly so. After a corner, Maina brings the cleared ball back in. Kownacki heads the ball out of the six-yard box, but directly to Martel, who scores with a diving header into the empty net to make it 1-0 for the visitors. It's being checked whether Hübers was offside, but the goal stands.
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.
20'
Köln passing well
19'
No one there again
Once again, it's Paqarada who delivers the ball into the centre after Cologne had previously played around the Düsseldorf penalty. Again, no one gets to the ball.
17'
No way through
Maina takes the free kick from the left half-space with his right foot into the penalty area. The ball flies past all players and misses the right post by about a metre in the end.
16'
Yellow card for Schmidt
For a meaty challenge on Paqarada.
13'
Cross fails to connect
Paqarada whips in a cross from the left with his right foot - but it's too high for anyone to get on the end of it.
11'
Yellow card for Luca Waldschmidt
Düsseldorf counter-attack after a Cologne corner. At the back, the visitors only have two against one - and Waldschmidt stops Kownacki with a foul.
10'
Serious danger
A first corner for Cologne - and the Billy-Goats play a rehearsed and very unusual variation. Short corner, Paqarada passes low into the middle to Huseinbašić - who lays it back to Luca Waldschmidt. His low shot becomes extremely dangerous as it bounces several times. Kastenmeier manages to save and turn it behind for another corner.
3'
First attack
Fortuna advances down the left flank, where Rossmann is able to play the ball into the centre unhindered. A Köln player clears it.
1'
Kick-off
The match is underway at an incredibly loud in the Düsseldorf Arena.
Kick-off!
All set for the off
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Waldschmidt replaces Ljubicic
Due to Dejan Ljubicic's illness, Luca Waldschmidt gets to start for the first time since the opening matchday. This is the only change for Cologne following the unfortunate home defeat against Magdeburg.
Unchanged Fortuna
For league leaders Düsseldorf, there's no reason for changes after two recent victories. For the third time in a row, Daniel Thioune sends the same starting eleven onto the pitch.
Cologne starting XI
Urbig - Thielmann, Hübers, Pauli, Paqarada - Martel, Huseinbašić - Waldschmidt, Maina - Lemperle, Downs
Fortuna starting XI
Kastenmeier - Iyoha, Hoffmann, Oberdorf, Gavory - Zimmermann, Jóhannesson - Klaus, Schmidt, Rossmann - Kownacki
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