Spatzen are subject to Fortuna Düsseldorf: Bitter home defeat with 1: 2

Spatzen are subject to Fortuna Düsseldorf: Bitter home defeat with 1: 2

In 1846, SSV Ulm suffered a bitter defeat in the Danube Stadium, which is of great importance for the young season in the 2nd Bundesliga. After a promising first half and a tour of 1-0 against Fortuna Düsseldorf, the game ended with a disappointing 1: 2 for the Ulm. The team of coach Thomas Wörle showed some good approaches, but ultimately could not score.

In the first half, the Ulm fans were able to watch their team, who started the game with a lot of vigor. After a throw -in from Keller, it was Kolbe who tried a first shot in the first few minutes, but the goalkeeper Kastenmeier's goalkeeper was able to ward off it. In places, through their intensive counterpressing, the Ulm demonstrated that they were willing to keep the points in Ulm. They left the guests hardly any room to develop their game and combined well.

exciting twists in the second half

The gate for the hosts almost fell shortly before the half -time break despite the oppressive Düsseldorf superiority. Stromf was fouled in the sixteen, which referee Weissbach left no other choice than pointing to the penalty point. Higl competed and converted the penalty to 1-0 for Ulm (42 ′). The Ulm team seemed to inspire that, but the second half took place very differently.

With the restart, Düsseldorf came from the cabin visibly more motivated and pressed more on the pace. However, a first good chance was long in coming - in the 55th minute the Fortunes gave a little happy. Nevertheless, it seemed as if the Ulm defense could be stable. In the 70th minute it became more difficult for the Ulm when Klaus caused excitement with a massive shot, which was still in the game with a post hit.

The turning point, however, came in the last ten minutes of the encounter. At first a controversial penalty was imposed on Ulm defense, and Joker Pejcinovic started to perform the penalty (81 ′). Although Ortag was able to fend off the post shot, Pejcinovic was quickly on hand and netted the rebound to 1-1. This was followed by another shock for the Ulm: just a minute later, Schmidt managed the 2-1 for Fortuna through a flat cross that became the decisive goal. Despite some attempted reactions on the part of Ulm in the final phase, it remained with the bitter final score.

The fans of SSV Ulm once again had to leave the stadium empty -handed, and the team still has no point this season on the account. The fact that, despite a solid performance in the first half, Ulm was not able to use the greatest chance of gaining a point in the first half are particularly annoying. Instead of approaching the next tasks with fresh wind, the sparrows are now stuck in the table cellar in the 2nd Bundesliga after three games without countable successes.

sporting challenges for SSV Ulm

The upcoming match day next Sunday will be all decisive for the Ulm if you receive the SC Paderborn. The kick -off is at 1:30 p.m. The team is under pressure and urgently needs points to free themselves from the difficult situation. The chance of a turn is there - the SSV now has to show that they can learn from painful experiences and can appear more relaxed and determined in the future. These upcoming tests will be crucial to bring trust back to the square and save the season so far.

Current situation of the 2nd Bundesliga

The 2nd Bundesliga is known for its high competitiveness and dynamics. This season, which started in 2023/2024 in August, 18 teams are fighting for promotion to the Bundesliga and a place in the lower midfield to avoid relegation. The league has been very changing in recent years and has been a challenge for many teams, including the SSV Ulm 1846.

Current statistics show that the league -wide number of spectators are stable and that interest in the games remains high. However, the financial situation of many clubs has changed according to the Covid 19 pandemic, which affects the transfers and the game budget. The entire league is very competitive and the smallest mistakes can decide on victory or defeat. The Ulm are therefore under pressure to improve their performance so as not to slip in the table.

The importance of the referee decisions

An important factor that is often discussed in football games are the referee's decisions. In the game against Fortuna Düsseldorf, the decision to give a penalty for the Düsseldorf after a handball discussion made up for excitement among the fans. Referee decisions can strongly influence the outcome of a game and are often the subject of controversy. This season, the 2nd Bundesliga has also introduced the VAR system (video assistant) in order to evaluate controversial scenes more precisely. However, the use of the VAR is not free of reviews, since decisions can also be controversial here.

A study by the German Football Association (DFB) has shown that the acceptance of the VAR is different among fans. While some consider the technology to be necessary to increase fairness in the game, there are also many fans who appreciate the human mistake in referee and advocate returning to the traditional rules of the game. The discussion about the influence of the VAR will continue to accompany the coming season, especially when it comes to decisive situations such as penalty and references.

The role of SSV Ulm 1846 in football history

The SSV Ulm 1846 has a rich history in German football that goes back to the 19th century. The association enjoyed its most successful years in the 1990s when it was able to play in the Bundesliga for several seasons. However, the past few years have been turbulent with frequent ascent and descent between the 2nd Bundesliga and the regional league, which explains their current situation.

Historically, the association had some remarkable players and trainers who contributed to the development of football in the region. The challenge for Ulm is to again establish itself as an integral part of the 2nd Bundesliga and possibly make the jump back into the elite class. The loyalty of the fans and the support of the local community could be crucial to be successful in the current season and to collect the desired points in the upcoming games.