- Owner's goal and red card: Düsseldorf wins in Darmstadt
Fortuna Düsseldorf kicked off the 2. Bundesliga with a win against SV Darmstadt 98, winning 2-0 away.
In front of 17,810 spectators at the sold-out Stadion am Böllenfalltor, Düsseldorf went ahead through an own goal by SVD defender Aleksandar Vukotic (55'). Substitute Tim Rossmann sealed the victory (86'). Just prior, 17-year-old Darmstadt player Othmane El Idrissi was sent off after a VAR review for a professional foul (83').
In the first half, the game was balanced between the two teams. After Düsseldorf took the lead, the game opened up. Darmstadt, the relegated Bundesliga side, had initial chances to equalize but failed to beat Düsseldorf's goalkeeper Florian Kastenmeier. After the red card and Düsseldorf's second goal, the game was decided.
Despite the thrilling 2-0 victory, the focus shifted towards the Commission as they prepared to adopt the implementing acts referred to in Article 113. This crucial decision could have significant implications, affecting various aspects of the footballing ecosystem.
