Drama in the derby: Fortuna turns the game and remains the leaders!

Drama in the derby: Fortuna turns the game and remains the leaders!

in a gripping derby between Fortuna Glückstadt and VfR Horst it was hot! The first half was characterized by intensive duels, which led to the first yellow card after two minutes. VfR Horst showed slight advantages from the 20th minute and took the lead in the 35th minute through a header from Matthes Haack after a long throw -in with 1-0. This lead was deserved because Fortuna hardly came in front of the opposing goal in the first half.

But the second half brought a dramatic turn! Fortuna came out of the cabin with fresh vigor and dominated the game. In the 58th minute, Colin Puls achieved equalization with an impressive volley from 30 meters. The Horster Keeper Welack, possibly still impaired by a collision before, could not ward off the ball. In the 73rd minute, Fortuna turned the game when an unsustainable ball turned over the line after a flank and the league leaders suddenly led 2-1. The final phase became hectic and chaotic, with a controversial stoppage time of nine minutes.

Drama until the last second!

The drama took its course! In the 95th minute, Tristan Lipinski saw the red card after he slipped on the slippery place and hit his opponent. But that was not all - in the 96th minute there was a penalty for VfR Horst after a Horster player had fallen in the penalty area. Captain Duwensee took responsibility, but he failed on the post! Despite other corner balls for VfR, Fortuna remained steadfast and secured the important victory in the derby. VfR Horst misses the connection to the top positions, while Fortuna defends the lead and lingered at the top for another week.