Fortuna Düsseldorf secured a 2–1 last-minute victory against Preußen Münster in a 3. Liga encounter, climbing to sixth place in the league table with 14 points, as reported by sportschau.de. Eric Hottmann scored the decisive goal in the second minute of stoppage time at the LVM-Preußenstadion, sealing the comeback win for coach Alexander Ende upon his return to his former club.
Last-Minute Winner Decides the Duel of Relegated Sides
The match between the two 2. Bundesliga relegation sides remained scoreless through the first half before the hosts broke the deadlock in the 53rd minute. Montell Ndikom delivered a deflected cross that found Higl completely unmarked in the penalty area, allowing the striker to head the ball in from close range. Düsseldorf responded by increasing pressure, particularly down the left flank through the active Slimani, according to match reports from sportschau.de.
As the match approached its conclusion, substitute Eric Hottmann shifted the momentum definitively. In the 90th plus second minute, Hottmann outpaced defender Torge Paetow in a footrace, rounded Münster goalkeeper Morten Behrens, and squeezed a shot into the net from a sharp angle to make it 2–1. The victory lifts Düsseldorf to 14 points, while Münster sits ninth with 12 points.
Pyrotechnics and Violence Overshadow the Fixture
Beyond the sporting action, crowd disturbances marred the fixture in Münster. According to police, an eleven-year-old boy suffered injuries to his eye area from pyrotechnics and required hospital treatment. Supporters from both clubs repeatedly ignited pyrotechnics during the match, and further clashes broke out after the final whistle.
Police stated that Münster fans allegedly attacked four individuals using a baton. Four people were injured, including a second minor. Law enforcement officials had previously intervened before kickoff to prevent a larger confrontation between the opposing fan groups. Authorities are currently investigating multiple offenses, including robbery, dangerous bodily harm, and breach of the peace.
Squad Adjustments and Upcoming Fixtures
Preußen Münster coach Thomas Wörle made one alteration to his starting lineup following a 3–3 draw against Rot-Weiss Essen, inserting Rico Preißinger into the midfield in place of the ill Philipp Maier, as noted by sportschau.de. Fortuna Düsseldorf travelled to the match missing five players due to injury: Felix Meiser, Milan Czako, Dominique Heintz, Lukas Eixler, and Kaden Amaniampong.
Both teams return to league action on Saturday at 14:00. Münster travels to face SG Sonnenhof Großaspach, while Fortuna Düsseldorf hosts the 1. FC Saarbrücken at home.
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