The players of Schalke recorded an important victory on the road at the Elversberg team with a score of 2:1 in the 29th round of the 2nd Bundesliga.
The home team opened the game better and took the lead already in the 4th minute with a goal by Schnellbacher, but Schalke managed to respond in the 27th minute through El-Faouzi, so the score was 1:1 at the break.
In the continuation of the match, there was a big problem for the guests – N’Diaye received a second yellow card in the 50th minute, so Schalke played with one less player until the end.
However, just a few minutes later Sylla scores a goal for the turnaround and the final 2:1, which turned out to be the decisive moment of the match.
What. A. Man.
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— FC Schalke 04 (@s04_en) April 12, 2026
BiH did not play for Schalke in this match. national team members Edin Džeko due to a shoulder injury and Nikola Katic due to a knee injury.
This victory is of great importance in the battle for the top of the table, given that there are still five rounds left until the end of the season. Schalke is in the leading position and has a point advantage over its competitors in the fight for direct placement in the Bundesliga, while the third-placed Hannover is five points behind.
In the next round, Schalke 04 welcomes Münster, while Elversberg will play against Karlsruher.
(Vijesti.ba)
