Fortuna Düsseldorf 2:1 Borussia Dortmund — Match Report

Gary RedknappFootball AnalystMATCH REPORT

Fabian Schleusener scored and assisted as Fortuna Düsseldorf came from behind to beat Borussia Dortmund 2-1 in a pre-season friendly. The Bundesliga 2 side overturned an early deficit with two second-half goals to claim the scalp of their top-flight visitors.

Mathis Albert put Dortmund ahead in the 20th minute from Alexander Meyer's assist, but Fortuna levelled four minutes into the second half when Schleusener poked home from close range. The turning point came in the 79th minute when substitute Anas Slimani swept in Lukas Eixler's cross to complete the comeback, with Dortmund's Jan-Luca Riedl booked just before the break.

Possession was split exactly at 50% each, though Dortmund edged the shot count 12-10 and corners 4-3, shading the second half with 56% of the ball and eight attempts. Schleusener, rated 8.4 out of ten, was the standout as a forward who scored one goal and created another. There is no fixture scheduled next for either side.

Questions & Answers

What was the final score of Fortuna Düsseldorf vs Borussia Dortmund?

Fortuna Düsseldorf 2-1 Borussia Dortmund (Club Friendly Games).

Who scored?

Mathis Albert (20', assist Alexander Meyer) for Borussia Dortmund; Fabian Schleusener (49') for Fortuna Düsseldorf; Anas Slimani (79', assist Lukas Eixler) for Fortuna Düsseldorf.

Were there any cards in Fortuna Düsseldorf vs Borussia Dortmund?

Yellow cards: Jan-Luca Riedl (Borussia Dortmund).

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