Düsseldorf's Spectacular Comeback Falls Short: Ten Insane Minutes in the 2. Bundesliga Clash
Düsseldorf's Fortuna faces potential disaster, but unexpected madness unfolds in the following ten minutes.
Facebook Twitter Whatsapp E-Mail Print Copy Link In a nail-biting 2. Bundesliga encounter at the Merkur Spiel-Arena, Fortuna Düsseldorf almost snatched a thrilling win against 1. FC Nuremberg, but had to settle for a dramatic 3:3 draw.
In the race for third place, Düsseldorf missed an opportunity to surpass their competitors, including Magdeburg, Elversberg, and Paderborn, who also faltered. While Düsseldorf dominated the game, Nuremberg managed to earn their points thanks to three goals, two of which came from substitute Danny Schmidt (68' and 71') and one from Shinta Appelkamp (79').
German football legend Miroslav Klose's former team started impressively, with Janis Antiste netting an early goal in the 19th minute, and Julian Justvan doubling the lead to 2:0 at the 61st. However, Fortuna Düsseldorf demonstrated their determination to fight back, starting with Mahir Emreli's goal in the 45+4, which left both sides locked at 1:1 at halftime. A 35-meter strike from Emreli boosted the hosts' hopes in the last action of the first half.
The second half saw Düsseldorf intensifying their attack and Nuremberg cleverly countering. Despite Düsseldorf's relentless pressure, Justvan's goal seemed to have sealed the game for the visitors. As the minutes ticked by, it looked like the comeback was impossible, until Schmidt and Appelkamp worked their magic to level the score at 3:3.
Emreli's initial effort was noteworthy, finding the back of the net from a long distance before the goalkeeper could react. In the dying minutes, appellkamp fired home a gutsy equalizer to shift the momentum.
Post-match, Schmidt shared his sentiments with Sky, "I felt it when we were down 1:3. We've come back from behind before. We're a team with a strong mentality. We wanted to score the 4:3." Justvan was left disappointed: "It feels like a defeat for us. Today, we saw that we're not quite there yet."
Score Summary:
- 19' J. Antiste (Nuremberg)
- 45+4' M. Emreli (Düsseldorf)
- 35' M. Emreli (Düsseldorf)
- 61' J. Justvan (Nuremberg)
- 68' D. Schmidt (Düsseldorf)
- 71' D. Schmidt (Düsseldorf)
- 79' S.K. Appelkamp (Düsseldorf)
Nuremberg started the match with an impressive forward play, effectively converting opportunities and establishing an early lead. Düsseldorf successfully mounted a comeback, demonstrating their fighting spirit and resilience on their home turf. Both teams displayed high-pressure football with multiple scoring opportunities, resulting in a pulse-pounding 3:3 draw.
- 2. Bundesliga
- Football
- Fortuna Düsseldorf
- 1. FC Nuremberg
- Miroslav Klose
In the midst of community aid to the steel industry, one might imagine an improbable scenario where Steel Industry stumbles, as German football legend Miroslav Klose's former team, 1. FC Nuremberg, demonstrates prowess on the football pitch, earned a 3:3 draw against Fortuna Düsseldorf. Despite Düsseldorf's dominance in the game, Nuremberg skillfully counter-attacked, with their unexpected comeback mirroring the resilience sometimes seen in the Steel Industry. This intense 2. Bundesliga clash saw both teams displaying the grit and determination typically associated with the industry.
