Homberg vs Fortuna Düsseldorf II

Marcio Blank opened the scoring in the 11th minute, capitalising on Homberg's first meaningful attack. Fortuna II responded through Noah Nikolaou (23'), who found the net after a period of sustained pressure from the visitors.

The second half brought four goals in a 27-minute spell. Rashad Ouro-Akpo (50') — a new signing for Homberg — restored the lead with a long-range strike that flew into the top-right corner, described by the RevierSport live ticker as a "Traumtor" (dream goal). That lead lasted just three minutes: Adrijan Pesa (53') turned in a half-high cross from a corner to make it 2-2.

Blank struck again in the 68th minute, intercepting a weak back-pass from the Fortuna defence, rounding goalkeeper Langenbruch and slotting home for his second of the afternoon. But Conor Tönnies (77'), the former SpVg Schonnebeck striker, kept his composure in a packed penalty area to fire low and level the scores at 3-3, where it finished.

Blank's 68th-minute goal — a gift from a disastrous back-pass — gave Homberg the lead for a third time and seemed to have swung momentum decisively toward the hosts. But Tönnies' equaliser nine minutes later, after sustained Fortuna pressure had produced two corners in quick succession, proved Homberg could not hold the line. The final 10 minutes saw both sides push for a winner: Homberg's Rashad Ouro-Akpo sent a dangerous cross to the far post that Dapprich couldn't convert, while Fortuna substitute Darin Quiala-Tito curled narrowly wide from inside the box.

Marcio Blank (VfB Homberg) — Two composed finishes, including a poacher's strike after reading the back-pass and a calm finish after rounding the goalkeeper. Man of the match.

Rashad Ouro-Akpo (VfB Homberg) — The new signing scored a stunning long-range opener and remained a threat on the counter throughout the second half.

Conor Tönnies (Fortuna Düsseldorf II) — The experienced Oberliga striker showed his quality with a composed finish in a crowded penalty area to earn his side a share of the spoils.

Ben Eze (Fortuna Düsseldorf II) — Introduced at half-time, the left-back was lively down the flank and repeatedly initiated attacks, becoming a key outlet in the second half per RevierSport's live commentary.

The 3-3 scoreline reflects the game's rhythm: both teams scored in bursts, and neither could sustain defensive concentration for long stretches. Fortuna II controlled possession in the first half after going behind, but Homberg's counter-attacking threat — particularly through Ouro-Akpo — consistently troubled the higher-division side. The six goals came from just 11 shots on target across the match (per available stats), suggesting clinical finishing rather than sustained pressure. Fortuna's three equalisers each arrived within nine minutes of Homberg taking the lead, highlighting the visitors' resilience but also their defensive vulnerability.

For VfB Homberg (Landesliga Niederrhein, sixth tier), this is a second consecutive positive pre-season result under manager Daniel Beine. The club were without injured trio Julian Bode, Berkan Bartu, and Heni Ben Salah (torn inner ligament, out 6-8 weeks), while new signing Efe Aldemir impressed on debut at centre-back and Japanese trialist Yamada Gaito featured in midfield. Homberg next face another pre-season test as they prepare for the 2026/27 Landesliga campaign.

For Fortuna Düsseldorf II, this was their second pre-season friendly as they rebuild following a mandatory relegation from Regionalliga West to Oberliga Niederrhein — a consequence of Fortuna Düsseldorf's first team dropping from 2. Bundesliga to 3. Liga. Langeneke's side showed attacking promise but defensive frailties, needing to tighten up before the Oberliga season begins. The club has only one senior goalkeeper under contract per RevierSport, with further signings expected.

A thoroughly entertaining pre-season friendly that delivered exactly what a 3-3 scoreline promises: end-to-end action, defensive errors, and clinical finishing. For a Landesliga side to twice lead against a club that was playing Regionalliga football last season is a statement of intent from Homberg. Fortuna II's attacking quality was evident, but their defensive organisation needs work before the Oberliga campaign begins.

Player of the Match: Marcio Blank (VfB Homberg) — 2 goals

Scorers: M. Blank 11', 68'; N. Nikolaou 23'; R. Ouro-Akpo 50'; A. Pesa 53'; C. D. Tönnies 77'

Homberg (Landesliga): Preparing for 2026/27 Landesliga Niederrhein season Fortuna Düsseldorf II (Oberliga Niederrhein): Preparing for 2026/27 Oberliga Niederrhein season after compulsory relegation from Regionalliga West