Unbeaten KSC continues to impress, with Fortuna offering their toughest challenge yet
In a match that was part of the "Fortuna for all" action, where spectators had free entry due to sponsors, Fortuna Düsseldorf and Karlsruher SC played out a goalless draw in the 2nd Bundesliga.
The game started with both teams showing their defensive prowess, with few chances created in the opening minutes. Anouar El Azzouzi had a shot from a distance for Fortuna Düsseldorf in the 70th minute, but it missed the target. Shinta Appelkamp also had a shot for Fortuna Düsseldorf that missed, this time in the 69th minute, and Appelkamp failed with a header in the same minute.
Karlsruher SC had their best offensive phase just before the break, but were not consistent enough in Fortuna Düsseldorf's penalty area. Hans Christian Bernat made two brilliant saves for Karlsruher SC to keep the score level.
After the break, both teams played more offensively, and the game developed into an exchange on equal terms. Valgeir Lunddal had a header opportunity for Fortuna Düsseldorf that went wide, while Karlsruher SC created chances but failed to capitalise.
The last victory of Karlsruher SC against Fortuna Düsseldorf in the 2. Bundesliga was in March 2016 in Düsseldorf. The winning goal was scored by the Japanese player Yamada in the 75th minute. The last success of Karlsruher SC on the Düsseldorf Rhine was also in March 2016.
Fortuna Düsseldorf has prevented a poor start after two initial defeats in the league, while Karlsruher SC has had one win and one draw in the last four league games. The match was the fourth consecutive unbeaten game for Karlsruher SC, but their second consecutive draw away.
Meanwhile, Hannover 96, the reigning 2nd Bundesliga leader, won again, leaving Karlsruher SC four points behind. With the draw, Fortuna Düsseldorf remains in the lower half of the table, while Karlsruher SC is still in contention for a playoff spot.
The draw was a disappointing result for both teams, who will be looking to get back to winning ways in their next matches. Fortuna Düsseldorf will face Arminia Bielefeld, while Karlsruher SC will take on SC Paderborn.
