Fortuna Düsseldorf has reached the quarter-finals of the DFB Cup for the first time in four years. Coach Daniel Thioune’s team prevailed 2-1 in the second division duel at 1. FC Magdeburg after a long deficit thanks to two-time goalscorer Jona Niemiec.
Baris Atik (15th) had put the home team in the lead. But substitute Niemiec (87./90.+2) rewarded a strong second half from the guests. His goals bring Düsseldorf further secure income of 1.7 million euros.
At first Atik still had “Fortuna” on his side: his shot from over 25 meters was intended as a cross that Luc Castaignos could no longer reach. Karol Niemczycki in the Fortuna goal had no chance of defending.
Magdeburg, who started with the same eleven as in the 4-1 win against 1. FC Kaiserslautern in the league and pressed high as usual, could have led higher. But Xavier Amaechi only hit the outside post (31′).
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In the second half, the guests played stronger, had significantly more possession of the ball and had a few opportunities to equalize. Captain Jordy de Wijs hit the post with his head (48th), then Niemiec made his big appearance.
