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Itten’s Stoppage-Time Header Lifts Fortuna Past Magdeburg to End Winless Run

A pre-match medical emergency combined with a fan-organised 12‑minute silence muted the 51,500‑strong crowd.

Overview

  • Cedric Itten scored twice for Fortuna Düsseldorf, heading the winner in stoppage time after his first-half opener.
  • Christopher Lenz inadvertently leveled for 1. FC Magdeburg with an 88th‑minute own goal before the late decider.
  • The 2–1 result is Fortuna’s first victory under coach Markus Anfang, ending a near two‑month stretch without a win.
  • Reports described the match as poor in quality, with both teams wasting clear chances and struggling in open play.
  • Supporters observed a planned 12‑minute silence protesting proposed stadium measures, while a spectator was taken to hospital in critical condition before kickoff.