Highlights
L. Benen
90'
+ 5
Full-time: Jahn Regensburg 0-3 Fortuna Düsseldorf
A deserved victory for Fortuna, who won convincingly despite taking their foot off the gas in the second half. Regensburg had several chances, but their wastefulness allowed David Kownacki to effectively kill the game with the second goal. After two sending-offs for their opponents, Düsseldorf added to their lead and ultimately maintained their position at the top of the table with confidence.
Full-time
90'
+ 4
Bamba!
Fortuna combine nicely as Zimmermann breaks through before laying it back to Bamba. He shoots, but the shot is deflected for a corner.
90'
+ 2
Unwanted first
For the first time this season in Bundesliga 2, a team have picked up two red cards in a single match. For Hein, it's his first dismissal in the division in what is his sixth match.
89'
Ice-cold
Vermeij sends Gebhardt the wrong way as he blasts into the top corner. Düsseldorf have surely secured the points now!
88'
Penalty and red card!
Hein pulls Schmidt down by the arm in the penalty area, preventing a clear goal-scoring opportunity for Fortuna. He is given his marching orders too.
88'
SituationPenalty
ReviewFoul?
DecisionPenalty
86'
Double substitution
Fortuna bring on two more attackers despite going further in front.
85'
Substitution
85'
Substitution
83'
Silly foul
Wurm stamps on van Brederode near the touchline after arriving far too late. As a result, Regensburg's right-back sees a second yellow card eleven minutes following the first.
81'
Out of nowhere!
Van Brederode dribbles forward unchallenged and delicately chips the ball to Kownacki in the box. The Pole is also allowed far too much space and freedom from opponents is able to finish from close range to double his team's lead.
80'
Quiet period
Düsseldorf have rarely caused any problems in this second period. Instead, they have looked to be solid at the back, although Regensburg have had chances.
78'
Substitution
77'
Huth lacking precision
Hein fires in another cross, where Huth is waiting to head. He can't place the ball accurately, though, and Kastenmeier plucks it out of the air.
76'
Substitution
75'
Chance fizzles out
Pröger delivers the set-piece into the box, but it is too high, allowing Düsseldorf to clear.
74'
Dangerous position
Huth shields the ball with his body before Quarshie brings him down. Now, Regensburg have a promising free-kick near the edge of the penalty area.
71'
Jóhannesson!
The striker has a bit of space in the penalty area and therefore fires off a shot. Nevertheless, the ball whistles just over.
71'
SituationNo penalty
ReviewHandball?
DecisionNo penalty
68'
Regensburg upping the pressure
The newly promoted side are becoming increasingly bold, with Huth and Ganaus bringing fresh impetus. However, they have not yet been rewarded for their increased efforts.
65'
Ganaus!
The striker pounced on Huth's headed flick-on and bares down on goal. However, when one-on-one with Kastenmeier, the attacker's composure fail him.
65'
Substitution
65'
Substitution
63'
Substitution
63'
Substitution
56'
Looking for an equaliser
Regensburg are now aiming to push forward, but they haven't created much danger yet.
The opener
© IMAGO/Sportfoto Zink / Wolfgang Zink
48'
Close!
Hein takes control of the ball before delivering a dangerous cross into the box. The pass almost reaches Hottmann, who can't quite get on the end of it.
46'
We're back underway!
No changes for either team.
Kick-off!
45'
+ 7
Half time: Jahn Regensburg 0-1 Fortuna Düsseldorf
Düsseldorf have been the more proactive, with Rossmann particularly dangerous. The game's only goal so far came from a set-piece, and it was Fortuna's first goal from a corner this season. Meanwhile Regensburg, who have only scored one goal this season, haven't offered much going forward. Enochs' side will need to come up with more ideas in the second half.
Half-time
45'
+ 6
Hottmann tries his luck
The striker pushes into the penalty area and takes aim. However, it isn't placed well enough, allowing Kastenmeier to save. That was Regensburg's best chance so far.
45'
+ 2
Klaus again!
Fortuna attacks down the left once more. Another Rossmann cross finds Klaus, whose header is deflected behind for a corner by Breunig. That wasn't far away from finding the corner.
45'
+ 1
SituationNo penalty
ReviewHandball?
DecisionNo penalty
44'
Düsseldorf go in front!
Rossmann curls a corner into the area, and Oberdorf rises highest before powerfully heading home. No chance for Gebhardt there.
43'
Booked
Jóhannesson receives a yellow card for persistently demanding a penalty for Fortuna following a handball.
40'
Shots so far
Goal attempts
3off target
0on target
1off target
1on target
36'
Viet receives treatment
Regensburg's number 10 also tried to get on that Pröger cross and, after the aerial duel, the midfielder stays down. He has to go off briefly but is able to continue.
35'
Regensburg looking to exploit the flanks
Driving force Pröger delivers another cross into the danger area. Kühlwetter attempts to reach it, but Oberdorf clears the danger.
Key moment
© IMAGO/Sportfoto Zink / Wolfgang Zink
25'
More caution from the visitors
After their initial dominance, Düsseldorf have taken their foot off the gas and are now allowing Regensburg to come forward. They are clearly not willing to go out all-out just yet.
21'
Gaining a foothold
Regensburg are now starting to enjoy some possession themselves, halting the pressure from Düsseldorf for a while.
18'
Beautiful attack!
Hottmann crosses into the penalty area, where Hein heads it back to Ernst. He immediately shoots, but his effort is blocked for a corner.
16'
Advantage Fortuna
Possession (%)
3070
14'
Focused defending
Jahn are closing the gaps well and making their own half tight. Still, they are struggling to get down the other end at the moment to relieve the pressure.
10'
Kownacki and Ballas able to continue
Kownacki, who initially felt pain in his calf, and Ballas, who hurt himself during his sliding tackle, are both able to carry on.
8'
No penalty!
Referee Benen takes another look at the incident and sees that Ballas touched the ball first before making contact with Kownacki. The spot-kick, therefore, is rescinded.
8'
SituationPenalty
ReviewFoul?
DecisionNo penalty
7'
Penalty for Düsseldorf!
After Gebhardt's save, Breunig clatters Kownacki from behind.
6'
Klaus!
Rossmann advances down the left and crosses into the six-yard box. Klaus rises high and heads towards goal, but Gebhardt saves well. However...
4'
Strong start
Regensburg are pressing aggressively and high up the pitch. As such, the visitors are finding it quite difficult to string passes together.
1'
No hesitation
The ball arrives at Kühlwetter's feet on the left. He volleys with his left foot, but blasts the ball well over from just outside the area.
Kick-off!
De Wijs also gets a chance to prove himself
Jordy de Wijs is also in the Fortuna starting line-up for the first time this season in the league. The 29-year-old Dutchman had previously only played as a substitute in the first three matchdays (for a total of seven minutes).
Quarshie's chance
Joshua Quarshie starts for Fortuna for the first time since 8 March 2024 (2-0 home victory against HSV). The 20-year-old has only played eight minutes so far this season (two in the DFB Cup, six on Matchday 1 in the 2-0 win at Darmstadt).
Full debut
Regensburg's striker Eric Hottmann is in the starting line-up for the first time in his young second-division career, having previously made four appearances as a substitute.
Four changes for Düsseldorf
Daniel Thioune makes four changes to his side compared to the 3-0 home defeat against HSV) as Quarshie, de Wijs, Appelkamp and Iyoha play in place of Fridriksson, Gavory (both not in the squad), Hoffmann and Haag (both suspended).
Fortuna starting XI
Kastenmeier - Iyoha, Oberdorf, Quarshie, de Wijs - Zimmermann, Appelkamp - Klaus, Jóhannesson, Rossmann - Kownacki
Regensburg starting XI
Gebhardt - Wurm, Bulic, Breunig, Ballas - Pröger, Viet, Ernst, Hein - Kühlwetter, Hottmann
Daniel Thioune on Regensburg
"The table only counts on Matchday 34. Regensburg had an outstanding last season with promotion as the final result. This season, they knocked a Bundesliga team out of the DFB Cup. Although they have scored few goals so far, they have created many goalscoring opportunities."
Joe Enochs on Düsseldorf
"For Düsseldorf, it was their first defeat in 21 matches in Bundesliga 2 against HSV. It's incredible what a run they've had. Despite the loss against HSV, they're coming as league leaders with a lot of confidence, so we need to put in a really good performance to keep the points here."
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