SpVgg Greuther Fürth Beats FC Schalke 04 in a Thrilling Match
Gelsenkirchen, Germany – SpVgg Greuther Fürth defeated FC Schalke 04 by a score of 5-4 in a thrilling 2. Bundesliga match played at the VELTINS-Arena in Gelsenkirchen. The match was marked by its intensity and goalscoring, with both teams displaying offensive prowess.
The first goal came in the 23rd minute for Fürth, scored by R. Massimo assisted by B. Hrgota. A few minutes later, in the 27th minute, D. Michalski extended Fürth’s lead, assisted by J. Green. Schalke responded quickly with a goal by M. Gruger in the 32nd minute, following a pass from T. Kalas. Before the half, R. Massimo scored his second goal of the match in the 39th minute, assisted by G. Itter.
The second half continued with the same intensity. F. Sanchez was sent off with a second yellow card in the 48th minute, leaving Schalke with one man less. Fürth took advantage of the numerical superiority and scored a fourth goal in the 62nd minute through N. Futkeu, assisted by G. Itter.
Schalke fought to regain the numerical and score advantage. P. Seguin scored a goal in the 78th minute with an assist from M. Aydin, and T. Bulut scored a goal in the 90th minute following a pass from None. However, Fürth maintained the lead and took home the victory.
Match Statistics:
FC Schalke 04: 56% possession, 19 shots (6 on target, 7 off target), 5 corners, 13 fouls, 6 yellow cards, 1 red card
SpVgg Greuther Fürth: 44% possession, 16 shots (7 on target, 4 off target), 5 corners, 12 fouls, 3 yellow cards, 0 red cards
The match was officiated by Patrick Alt.
Substitutions fc schalke 04: at minute 56 T. Mohr came in and L. Tempelmann went out., at minute 56 M. Aydin came in and A. Younes went out., at minute 67 J. Bachmann came in and M. Gruger went out., at minute 80 A. Donkor came in and P. Seguin went out.
Substitutions spvgg greuther fürth: at minute 76 L. Popp came in and S. Banse went out., at minute 76 D. Srbeny came in and N. Futkeu went out., at minute 84 S. Mustapha came in and R. Massimo went out., at minute 84 N. Giesselmann came in and M. Dietz went out., at minute 90 R. Munz came in and G. Itter went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
FC Schalke 04
SpVgg Greuther Fürth
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