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Full-time: Düsseldorf 2-0 Schalke
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Full-time
90'
+ 1
Stoppage time
Four minutes to be added on in Düsseldorf.
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.
89'
Everything under control
Fortuna controlling proceedings as the clock ticks down.
86'
Solo run
After losing the ball in their own half, Schmidt sets off on a solo run, sprints towards the goal and puts the ball wide of the left post.
86'
Substitution
86'
Substitution
81'
Schalke fighting back?
The visitors had a brief, decent spell before the second goal - nothing more, nothing less.
81'
Substitution
81'
Substitution
81'
Substitution
79'
Celebration possible
Now his fourth goal of the season after all and a good chance that Fortuna will be able to celebrate at the final whistle. Düsseldorf have never actually won when Van Brederode has scored.
78'
2-0 Düsseldorf!
Myron van Brederode finally gets his goal. Schmidt drives the ball into the penalty area low from the right. Van Brederode makes the run and slots it home for 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.
The golden goal so far
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72'
No penalty
Sliding tackle by Schallenberg on Schmidt in the penalty area. The Schalke player gets the ball. Play continues.
69'
Schalke better
The visitors have more possession of the ball since the goal but haven't been able to create any real threat of their own yet.
68'
Substitution
68'
Substitution
63'
Schalke trying
Düsseldorf briefly allow the visitors to have the ball. A mishit cross from Mohr results in a corner, which is cleared.
60'
Substitution
60'
Substitution
58'
Strong emotions
Kownacki's involvement today wasn't certain after his grandfather passed away. He wanted to play, wasn't involved for long periods but has now scored the vital opening goal with only his ninth touch of the ball and his first shot.
57'
Fortuna take the lead!
Kownacki heads in at the far post after a corner from the right by Shinta Appelkamp. Three Schalke players cannot prevent the striker from making a sweet connection in the air.
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.
54'
Van Brederode!
Great dribbling from the left winger. Bulut clears for a corner. This only results in renewed Düsseldorf possession.
52'
Düsseldorf in possession
First extended spell of possession for the home side in the second half. Fortuna are trying to make things happen.
50'
Shot
Sylla sprints with the ball into the centre and shoots from about 25 metres. Kastenmeier gets down quickly. The shot wasn't powerful enough.
47'
Yellow card
Murkin plants his foot down on Zimmermann and receives an early booking.
46'
Kick-off
The ball is rolling again. No substitutions as yet.
Kick-off!
45'
+ 7
Half-time: Düsseldorf 0-0 Schalke
Fortuna began dominant in terms of possession and tackles. This logically led to the opening goal, which was disallowed due to offside. After about half an hour, Schalke got going somewhat. Since then, Düsseldorf have only had a slight advantage but had good chances for the opening goal again towards the end.
Half-time
45'
+ 5
Personal duel
Gavory in a personal duel with Heekeren. The goalkeeper clears this effort for a corner, which comes to nothing with the half-time whistle imminent.
45'
+ 3
Big chance!
Myron van Brederode with another cross from the left. Zimmermann takes the ball on the volley. Kaminski clears it off the line.
45'
Stoppage time
Five minutes added on following the earlier VAR check and drinks break.
41'
Fortuna pushing again
After a surge down the right and a cross from Zimmermann, Gavory arrives from deep to get a shot away, which is deflected behind for a corner. That then comes to nothing.
36'
Advantage brings nothing
Sylla fails in a one-on-one from an offside position. However, the referee decides on advantage and a free-kick for Schalke. Antwi-Adjei was fouled before the chance, but the free-kick fizzles out.
35'
Sluggish
The match has been dragging on a bit in the past few minutes. Many small fouls are currently preventing a greater flow to the game.
30'
Could've done better
Gavory is played free on the left. His attempt with the inside of his foot poses no threat as Heekeren can collect the ball safely.
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.
27'
Schalke improving
The visitors advance with pace down the right flank with Antwi-Adjei, who crosses from the byline. Kastenmeier clears in desperate fashion into the middle.
25'
First Schalke chance
Schalke push forward through Mohr who drives the ball into the penalty area. It eventually reaches Sylla, who shoots with his left foot but misses the left post.
Quieter phase
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19'
Dominance
Possession (%)
6337
13'
Goal is disallowed
A cracking half volley from Myron van Brederode after a lovely chested layoff from Dawid Kownacki. However, the goal is checked, with Gavory in an offside position before his cross, so it doesn't count.
13'
SituationGoal
ReviewOffside?
DecisionNo goal
12'
Jóhannesson with space
Jóhannesson receives the ball in a central position and has plenty of space. His shot, however, is harmless.
9'
First shot
Gavory takes the ball with his left foot and then sets it up for his weaker right foot. His shot from the left edge of the penalty area goes well over.
7'
Statistical superiority
3'
Contrasts
While Düsseldorf are trying to maintain control in the opening exchanges, Schalke under their new manager apparently want to play quickly and vertically - lined up in a diamond formation in midfield.
1'
Kick-off
The ball is rolling in Düsseldorf.
Kick-off!
100 appearances!
Tim Oberdorf is making his 100th Bundesliga 2 appearance today (all for Fortuna).
Senior debut?
Mertcan Ayhan, the younger brother of Kaan Ayhan, is with the first team for the first time today. The 18-year-old centre-back won the U17 title with Schalke in 2022 and is considered one of the top talents from the club's youth academy.
Several changes for Schalke
Interim coach Fimpe has to do without Kalas and Bachmann due to injuries. Seguin (calf problems), Donkor and Højlund take a seat on the bench. Murkin, Grüger, Antwi-Adjei, Karaman and Mohr start instead.
Düsseldorf team news
Fortuna start with the same XI despite the unsatisfactory 2-2 draw in Braunschweig last time out. Sobottka and Iyoha are also back in the squad after returning from injury.
Schalke starting XI
Heekeren - Bulut, Schallenberg, Kaminski, Murkin - Grüger, Younes, Antwi-Adjei, Karaman, Mohr - Sylla
Fortuna starting XI
Kastenmeier - Zimmermann, Oberdorf, Siebert, Gavory - Haag, Heyer, Jóhannesson, Appelkamp, van Brederode - Kownacki
Permutations
Schalke can guarantee their safety in the division with either a draw or a win over Fortuna, as well as if Münster fail to win.
Daniel Thioune on facing Schalke
"There is still an incredible amount possible this season. But we should not focus on theoretical scenarios and rather on what we can influence. With a positive result, we could put real pressure on the competition."
Interim coach Jakob Fimpel on Fortuna
"The table situation is clear. There is no team that travels somewhere to play for a draw. Of course, we want to win the match."
Un-Fortuna-te
Schalke's only victory in the last eight competitive matches against Fortuna came at home in August 2021 (3-1). That was also their only three points in seven Bundesliga 2 matches against Düsseldorf (D3, L3).
Strong recent record
Under Daniel Thioune, Düsseldorf have never lost against Schalke (two wins and two draws). That includes a Fortuna debut win for the club's current head coach in February 2022.
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