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FC Schalke 04 mounts comeback to defeat Magdeburg in thrilling match
FC Schalke 04 secured a dramatic victory over 1. FC Magdeburg in the 3rd round of the 2. Bundesliga, overcoming a deficit to win 3-2 in a match filled with excitement.
Magdeburg started the game strong, dominating possession and creating several scoring opportunities. In the 8th minute, Mohamed Sylla opened the scoring for the visitors, capitalizing on a pass from Kerem Karaman. Magdeburg responded with intensity, but Schalke’s defense held firm against the home side’s attacks.
In the 40th minute, Maurice Mathisen equalized for Magdeburg, taking advantage of an assist from Xavier Amaechi. Just four minutes later, Mathisen himself had a great chance to score, but the ball struck the post. Luck favored Magdeburg in the 45th minute when a Mehmet Aydin own goal put the home team in the lead. Schalke 04 ended the first half with a dominant possession of the ball but found themselves trailing on the scoreboard.
The second half began with both teams seeking victory. Karaman tied the match in the 76th minute, taking advantage of a pass from Christopher Antwi-Adjei. In the 80th minute, Schalke 04 took the definitive lead with a goal from Karaman, who capitalized on an assist from Antwi-Adjei. Magdeburg, despite substitutions, couldn’t find the equalizer, and Schalke 04 walked away with the three points.
The match was marked by the intensity and fight of both teams. Magdeburg had more possession and more shots on goal, but Schalke 04 was more effective in attack and knew how to capitalize on their opportunities. The final score was 3-2 in favor of Schalke 04.
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Substitutions 1. fc magdeburg: at minute 46 T. Ito came in and A. El-Zein went out., at minute 46 A. Hoti came in and M. Mathisen went out., at minute 68 A. Nollenberger came in and X. Amaechi went out., at minute 79 A. Marusic came in and C. Krempicki went out., at minute 90 F. Michel came in and A. Marusic went out.
Substitutions fc schalke 04: at minute 63 A. Younes came in and I. Hamache went out., at minute 63 A. Donkor came in and T. Mohr went out., at minute 72 C. Antwi-Adjei came in and P. Seguin went out., at minute 80 T. Bulut came in and M. Aydin went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
1. FC Magdeburg
FC Schalke 04
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