Düsseldorf celebrates comeback victory against Hertha: climb is getting closer!

Fortuna Düsseldorf gewinnt am 16.02.2025 gegen Hertha BSC mit 2:1 und rückt näher an die Aufstiegsränge der 2. Bundesliga.
Fortuna Düsseldorf wins 2-1 against Hertha BSC on February 16, 2025 and moves closer to the 2nd Bundesliga ascent. (Symbolbild/ANAG)

Düsseldorf celebrates comeback victory against Hertha: climb is getting closer!

On February 16, 2025, a gripping duel between Fortuna Düsseldorf and Hertha BSC took place as part of the 22nd match day of the 2nd Bundesliga. Fortuna Düsseldorf won the game 2-1 and set an important sign in the promotion struggle. The hosts move up to the third place in the table by winning, while the Berliners remain under pressure in the relegation battle.

Hertha BSC took the lead early in the 13th minute with a hit by Fabian Reese. Reese took the opportunity after a blocked shot to precisely put the ball into the far corner. In the first half, Hertha was the game -determining team, but was unable to convert the annoying fact into other goals. One of the best chances for the Düsseldorf gave Dawid Kownacki, whose header went over the goal.

turn in the second half

The second half brought a crucial turn when Dzenan Pejcinovic was substituted in the 55th minute. Just a few minutes after his assignment, he equalized the result with a nice goal. In the 58th minute, he then provided Düsseldorf's leadership with another goal. The hit fell after a free kick and skilful header extensions.

Hertha BSC tried to find the game back and had two great chances through Maza and Pal Dardai, but they remained unused. Düsseldorf concentrated on the defensive during the final minutes, while coach Daniel Thioune Nicolas Gavory changed to further secure the defensive. Despite Hertha's printing, it stayed with 2-1 for Düsseldorf.

promotion prospects and relegation

Success brings Fortuna Düsseldorf closer to the promotion places of the 1st Bundesliga. This form increases the hopes of returning to the highest German division. The big dream of every second division club remains as well as the history of the second division shows. Since the introduction of the league in 1975, there have been numerous promoters, and the structure has changed several times over the years, so that the first and second-placed people usually rise directly.

In contrast, Hertha BSC is

, who are still under pressure in the fight for relegation with this defeat. The lead over the relegation place is only five points left. The question of whether the traditional club can escape the return to the 2nd league remains exciting.

In summary, it can be stated that the match between Fortuna Düsseldorf and Hertha BSC was of great importance for both the table constellation and the emotions of both fan camps. With this important victory, Düsseldorf has taken a decisive step towards the climb, while Hertha has to prove himself with a view to the remaining games in the league.

For more information on the chances of promotion and current developments in the 2nd Bundesliga, you will find . The historical development of the league and the promotion history can also be found here

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