With the successful return of Dawid Kownacki, Fortuna Düsseldorf continues its winning streak in the 2nd Bundesliga and returns to the top of the table. Coach Daniel Thioune’s team remained undefeated in 19 consecutive league games across the season with a 2-0 (1-0) win at Hertha BSC. “I wanted us to continue where we left off against Hannover. It’s nice that the stability means we’re at the top of the table,” said Thioune.
Kownacki, who returned to the Rhine from Werder Bremen, became the match winner. The Pole scored his first goal since returning in the 13th minute and set up Jona Niemiec’s second. With 13 points, Düsseldorf are now at the top, ahead of Karlsruhe, who are level on points. “We defended really coolly. My team’s attitude is 100 percent top,” said Thioune.
The match was overshadowed by a potentially serious injury to Berlin junior national player Linus Gechter. After a collision with his own teammate, he probably injured his shoulder or collarbone.
Fastest HSV goal in the 2nd league
Thanks to their fourth win in the sixth competitive match of the season, Hamburger SV are also on an upward trend and have moved up to fourth place. With the fastest HSV goal in their second division history, Ransford Königsdörffer opened the 5-0 (2-0) victory against Jahn Regensburg after 43 seconds. Robert Glatzel (14th), Jean-Luc Dompé (76th/90th+3) and Davie Selke (89th) sealed the visitors’ third defeat in a row.
The as yet undefeated Karlsruher SC has established itself in the top group thanks to its outstanding goalscorer. Georgian international Budu Siwsiwadze scored both goals in the 2-0 win against FC Schalke, increasing his season tally to six goals.
In this condition, the KSC is a candidate for a place in the promotion race. “The success comes because we deserve it. Because we play like a team. Because we all fight for each other,” the Georgian explained the Karlsruhe team’s upward trend.
Discussions about Schalke coach Geraerts
Two traditional clubs from the west have completely different worries. Schalke have suffered their third defeat in five games and have brought a discussion about the coach into the house. Although sports director Marc Wilmots is supporting his compatriot, there are disagreements between head coach Karel Geraerts and squad planner Ben Manga. The Schalke coach cannot afford another defeat in Friday’s game against Darmstadt 98.
1. FC Cologne also suffered a setback with a 1:2 defeat against 1. FC Magdeburg – despite overwhelming superiority. “We can discuss and analyse – in the end we have to score more than one goal and actually more than two or three,” said captain Timo Hübers after the Bundesliga relegated team’s second defeat of the season.
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