In just a couple of moments, Fortuna Düsseldorf takes to the field against Hertha BSC.
Fortuna Düsseldorf pulled off a thrilling comeback to secure a 2-1 victory over Hertha BSC Berlin in a pulsating encounter played in front of 38,912 spectators in Düsseldorf on Saturday, 16th February.
Coach Daniel Thioune made two changes to the starting lineup compared to the 1:1 draw against Hannover 96, with Ísak Jóhannesson and Giovanni Haag returning to the starting lineup after their suspensions. However, no information was found about the players who returned from suspension and played for Fortuna Düsseldorf on the day.
The first half was dominated by Berlin, who let Düsseldorf struggle to find their rhythm. There were no notable shots from Fortuna Düsseldorf before the break, the last one being a free kick from Jonjoe Kenny from good 30 meters which flew over the goal (42.). On the other hand, Fabian Reese scored the first goal of the game for Berlin from about ten meters into the right corner (13.).
The equalizer for Fortuna Düsseldorf came in the second half, with Dzenan Pejcinovic scoring from close range after a combination through the center. The winning goal for Fortuna Düsseldorf was scored by Pejcinovic once again, this time from a free kick, pushing the ball over the line from close range.
After Thioune's speech at halftime, a much more motivated Fortuna Düsseldorf came out of the locker room and improved their performance. Pejcinovic, who celebrated his birthday on Saturday, scored two goals in the second half to turn the game around for Fortuna Düsseldorf and secure a memorable victory.
The win was Fortuna Düsseldorf's first victory since their 1:1 draw against Hannover 96. With this victory, Fortuna Düsseldorf recorded their fourth home win of the season and remained unbeaten in 2025.
The next game for Fortuna Düsseldorf is the derby at 1. FC Köln on Sunday (23.2.). The kick-off for the derby is at 1:30 PM. Shinta Appelkamp and Matthias Zimmermann had to settle for a place on the bench in the game against Hertha BSC Berlin.
In a game filled with drama and excitement, Fortuna Düsseldorf showed their resilience and fighting spirit to secure a crucial victory over Hertha BSC Berlin. The team will look to carry this momentum into their upcoming derby against 1. FC Köln.
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