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Holstein Kiel Stuns Schalke 04 in Gelsenkirchen with Early Goal
Gelsenkirchen, Germany – In a match held at the VELTINS-Arena, Holstein Kiel secured a valuable victory by defeating FC Schalke 04. The match, corresponding to matchday 5 of the 2. Bundesliga, was marked by an early goal from A. Bernhardsson in the 6th minute, thanks to an assist by A. Kapralik.
Schalke 04 dominated possession with 52% compared to Kiel’s 48%, but failed to translate their control into goals. Despite taking 12 shots, only 4 were on target. Kiel, with 10 total shots and 5 on target, demonstrated greater effectiveness. The match was characterized by physical play, with 17 fouls committed by Schalke 04 and 12 by Kiel. Referee Robert Kampka showed two yellow cards to Holstein Kiel, one to S. Skrzybski and another to C. Johansson. Schalke 04 left the match without any cautions.
Despite Schalke 04’s efforts, generating 8 corners, Kiel’s defense remained solid and managed to secure all three points. The final result reflects Kiel’s effectiveness in capitalizing on their opportunities, while Schalke 04 will need to improve their finishing in future matches.
Substitutions fc schalke 04: at minute 64 R. Schallenberg came in and J. Bachmann went out., at minute 64 F. Porath came in and A. Gantenbein went out., at minute 68 C. Gomis came in and B. Lasme went out., at minute 78 F. Sanchez came in and H. Kurucay went out., at minute 79 V. Becker came in and C. Antwi-Adjei went out.
Substitutions holstein kiel: at minute 64 S. Skrzybski came in and P. Harres went out., at minute 65 M. Muller came in and L. Rosenboom went out., at minute 73 A. Kapralik came in and J. Therkelsen went out., at minute 83 M. Komenda came in and M. Ivezic went out., at minute 83 M. Knudsen came in and R. Wagner went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
FC Schalke 04
Titulares:
Holstein Kiel
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