Fortuna Düsseldorf Archive

Kees van Wonderen: The belief in our own ability keeps on growing

Just like last week at league leaders Paderborn, the Royal Blues put in an impressive performance on Saturday afternoon (14/12) against Fortuna Düsseldorf. Kees van Wonderen and his opposite number Daniel Thioune reflected on an entertaining game at the post-match press conference, with both coaches agreeing that Fortuna goalkeeper Florian Kastenmeier was the reason that Schalke only got a point. Captain Kenan Karaman and Paul Seguin also talked about the 90 minutes.

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Good performance only enough to secure 1-1 draw against Düsseldorf

FC Schalke 04 and Fortuna Düsseldorf played out a 1-1 draw on Saturday afternoon (14/12) at a sold-out VELTINS-Arena. Away goalkeeper Florian Kastenmeier was the star of the show as he prevented the Royal Blues from picking up all three points. Moussa Sylla scored Schalke’s goal with a header.

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Kees van Wonderen: We’re all a part of Schalke together

Both FC Schalke 04 and Fortuna Düsseldorf, who face off at the VELTINS-Arena on Saturday (14/12) at 13:00 CET, picked up impressive victories last time out. S04 boss Kees van Wonderen is confident that his team can now build on their performance in Paderborn.

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Karel Geraerts: If we carry on like this, we’ll be tough to beat

Following a frantic final few minutes at the VELTINS-Arena on Saturday evening (27/4), the controversial call to overturn a penalty for FC Schalke 04 proved to be a hot topic after the final whistle. Everyone involved in the game came to the conclusion, however, that the 1-1 draw between the Royal Blues and Fortuna Düsseldorf was a fair result. Karel Geraerts, Fortuna head coach Daniel Thioune and Kenan Karaman all spoke to the media after the match.

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Tense clash ends 1-1 after penalty overturned in injury time

FC Schalke 04 extended their unbeaten run at home to seven games on Saturday evening, as they drew 1-1 with third-placed Fortuna Düsseldorf. Kenan Karaman fired the Royal Blues ahead in the 55th minute, but his strike was cancelled out by Ao Tanaka’s finish twelve minutes later.

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Kenan Karaman ahead of Düsseldorf clash: We’re in a much better place now

The Royal Blues have picked up 14 points from their last six games at the VELTINS-Arena, with Kenan Karaman playing a decisive role in five of those matches. Three more points against Fortuna Düsseldorf on Saturday night (27/4, 20:30 CEST) would mark an important step towards staying up this season.

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Karel Geraerts: Playing every game to win

FC Schalke 04 will take on Fortuna Düsseldorf in front of a sold-out crowd at the VELTINS-Arena for a prime-time clash on Saturday (27/4, 20:30 CEST). The visitors currently sit third in the table and are on a fine run of form, having won their past six league games in a row with an overall scoreline of 16-1. “We’re coming up against a strong opponent,” acknowledged S04 head coach Karel Geraerts.

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5-3 defeat in Düsseldorf

FC Schalke 04 were beaten 5-3 by Fortuna Düsseldorf on Saturday night (25/11). After trailing 3-0 and 4-1, Karel Geraerts’ side fought back to make it 4-3 late on and even came close to finding an equaliser, however the hosts sealed the three points in injury time.

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Karel Geraerts: The perfect ingredients for a fun football match

The last period of the first half of the season begins for FC Schalke 04 with a clash against another side from the West; the Royal Blues will face Fortuna Düsseldorf on Saturday (25/11) at 20:30 CET in this week’s Bundesliga 2 blockbuster clash and they’ll have a lot of travelling fans in support. “A sold-out stadium under floodlights, a great setting and it’s not far away – those are the perfect ingredients for a fun football match. I can barely wait for kick-off,” said Karel Geraerts, following the last international break of the calendar year.

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Dimitrios Grammozis: We cannot perform like that

Two head coaches, two different moods. Dimitrios Grammozis was frustrated with the result and his team’s performance after the 2-1 defeat to Fortuna Düsseldorf on Sunday (13/2). New Fortuna coach Daniel Thioune, on the other hand, was really pleased with his side. Malick Thiaw and Martin Fraisl also gave their opinions on the game after the final whistle.

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S04 lose 2-1 in Düsseldorf

FC Schalke 04’s five-game unbeaten run came to an end with a 2-1 defeat at Fortuna Düsseldorf on Sunday (13/2). Blendi Idrizi put Schalke ahead just before the break (43’), however the hosts turned the game around in the second half through goals from Khaled Narey (47’) and Rouwen Hennings (56’).

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Victor Pálsson: We are a team, both on and off the pitch

After 21 matchdays played, things are still tight in the table. Just two points separate first and sixth place at the moment. FC Schalke 04 and Victor Pálsson remain right in the thick of the title race, something that helps to motivate the team. “Every game is like a small final, and you shouldn’t give any points up easily,” said the Iceland international.

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