SC Freiburg thrashed Fortuna Düsseldorf 5-1 away in the DFB Pokal first round, a result built on a clinical second-half surge. Freiburg led only 1-0 at the break but scored four times after the 71st minute to turn the tie decisively.
Lucas Höler put Freiburg ahead in the 18th minute, and the lead held until Igor Matanović doubled it in the 71st. Lukas Kübler made it 3-0 three minutes later, and although Fabian Schleusener pulled one back for Düsseldorf in the 76th, Jordy Makengo restored the three-goal cushion on 80 and Matanović completed his brace in the 90th.
The statistics underline Freiburg's dominance: 16 shots to five, ten on target, and 55% possession. Düsseldorf's goalkeeper made five saves, but Freiburg created seven big chances to Düsseldorf's one, with Matanović's double the standout contribution.
