Highlights
T. Stieler
90'
+ 5
Summary
Schalke deservedly wins through a late hat-trick within ten minutes against Braunschweig. Until the third goal conceded the guests kept up well and were close to an equaliser several times. A great first top match on Saturday evening in the 2. Bundesliga.
Full-time
90'
+ 2
Blocked!
Højlund gets a shooting chance in the penalty area and could almost make it half a dozen. But his shot is blocked at the last moment!
90'
+ 1
Into injury time
There are four minutes added on.
90'
+ 1
Strong finish
In just ten minutes between the 73rd and 83rd minute, Schalke manage to score three goals. What a finish here at Schalke!
90'
Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 90 minutes
Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 90 minutes
Through high-end camera technology and machine learning, the speed of each player is evaluated in real time. Top speed then means, the fastest measured single frame of a player/game.
88'
Substitution
88'
Substitution
86'
Substitution
83'
Karaman bags a brace!
With the next attack, Schalke catch the Braunschweig defence off guard. Karaman dribbles through with close ball control and can then slot home unmarked from close range on the right. 5-1!
Goal probability
Goal probability
Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.
Distance to Goal
Distance to Goal
The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.
82'
Game, set, match
Sylla receives an ideal through pass and can slot home a crisp low shot into the far corner from the right to make it 4-1. The decider!
Goal probability
Goal probability
Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.
Shot speed
Shot speed
Shot speed describes the maximum speed in km/h that a ball reaches in a shot on goal. The distance is measured from the location of the shot to the centre of the goal.
Distance to Goal
Distance to Goal
The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.
Schalke's celebrations
© Christof Koepsel
80'
Just wide!
Gómez has another shot and again it's just wide! This time he hits a shot from the right side of the box towards the near post, but narrowly misses the goal.
78'
Double substitution
Scherning brings on two fresh players. Is there still something in this for Braunschweig?
77'
Substitution
77'
Substitution
73'
Karaman! Is that the decider?
The captain scores! Karaman dribbles into the penalty area and then buries the ball into the right-hand side of the net with his left foot.
Goal probability
Goal probability
Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.
Shot speed
Shot speed
Shot speed describes the maximum speed in km/h that a ball reaches in a shot on goal. The distance is measured from the location of the shot to the centre of the goal.
Distance to Goal
Distance to Goal
The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.
68'
Triple substitution for Schalke!
Donkor, Højlund and Kamiński come on for the closing stages with a view to reviving Schalke's game, after Braunschweig's improvement over the last few minutes.
68'
Substitution
68'
Substitution
68'
Substitution
66'
Bachmann on the ground
The match is interrupted because Bachmann needs treatment.
62'
Evenly matched possession
Possession (%)
5545
60'
Almost there
Braunschweig increase the tempo and create another dangerous chance. After a long throw-in from the left, Szabó tries his luck on goal, but can only lift the ball onto the top of the net.
58'
Substitution
57'
Off the post!
Philippe passes to Gómez, who hits the outside of the net from a tight angle on the left in the penalty area! Great attack from the visitors!
The Braunschweig goal
© IMAGO/Tim Rehbein/RHR-FOTO
54'
So close!
A great attack down the Schalke right. Aydin breaks through and puts a cross in front of the goal, but there's no-one there to finish it! The goal would have been empty.
53'
Nice try
Murkin moves into the middle and attempts a lofted ball over the Braunschweig back line to set up Sylla, but his pass is intercepted.
50'
Down the left!
Karaman sends Mohr to the byline, from where he puts in a sharp cross to the front of goal. There is nobody there to finish it off, though.
The second Schalke goal
© IMAGO/pepphoto / Horst Mauelshagen
46'
New striker for the visitors
Szabó, a robust centre forward, is on in place of Raebiger.
46'
Play resumes!
Both teams are back on the pitch and Schalke kick off. The home players are now playing towards their own fans in the North Stand.
Kick-off!
45'
+ 4
Half-time at Schalke
Schalke made the better start and then deservedly went ahead through goals from Mohr and Sylla. But Braunschweig didn't give up and pulled one back via Ehlers from a corner. An exciting first half!
45'
+ 3
Substitution
Half-time
Hard-fought match
© Christof Koepsel
45'
+ 1
Into injury time
There will be three minutes added on.
44'
Too hasty
Sylla drives the ball forward and has passing options on both sides. He decides to take a shot from over 25 metres, but completely scuffs it. There was more on there!
41'
Even stevens
Goal attempts
1off target
4on target
1off target
4on target
39'
Tactical foul
Philippe brings down his opponent to prevent Schalke from overloading down the left side. That earns him the first yellow card of the match.
39'
Trying to regain control
Schalke are now trying to regain control of the game and keep possession of the ball.
36'
Braunschweig pressing
Braunschweig have gained confidence from the goal bringing them back into the game and are now pressing Schalke high up the pitch.
33'
SituationGoal
ReviewPrevious handball?
DecisionGoal
33'
Braunschweig fight back!
Ehlers lost the footrace at Schalke's 1-0 lead but now makes up for that mistake with a goal to reduce the deficit. After a corner, Ehlers tees himself up and then calmly slots it home from about five yards out on the right.
Goal probability
Goal probability
Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.
Distance to Goal
Distance to Goal
The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.
31'
Schalke deservedly ahead
After a good half hour, Schalke's lead is well deserved. However, Braunschweig are also playing some good attacking football and could have scored as well. So the game remains wide open.
30'
Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 30 minutes
Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 30 minutes
Through high-end camera technology and machine learning, the speed of each player is evaluated in real time. Top speed then means, the fastest measured single frame of a player/game.
29'
Raebiger!
Raebiger receives a through pass on the left hand side in the penalty area and then aims for the near post - but Heekeren is alert and is able to save the close-range shot.
28'
Kaufmann from distance!
The midfielder dribbles forward and then takes a shot from just under 20 meters, but misses. The ball goes a good two meters wide of the goal.
Goal probability
Goal probability
Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.
Distance to Goal
Distance to Goal
The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.
22'
Gomez!
Gomez takes a shot from just outside the box without any backlift, testing Heekeren. The goalkeeper dives and parries the shot.
Great joy at S04
© Christof Koepsel
19'
Great tackle
Schallenberg makes a great sliding tackle deep in his own half on the left side, not only winning the ball but also being awarded a free-kick for a foul. Great defensive action!
Mohr of that please!
© Christof Koepsel
16'
Blocked!
From a good position just outside the penalty area on the right, Schalke have a free kick and try a low pass into the box. However, Karaman's resulting shot is blocked and goes out for a corner.
12'
Strong start
From the very first second the Schalke players seem extremely motivated and confident. The lead at this early stage of the match is absolutely deserved.
9'
Schalke lead!
A long goal kick from Heekeren lands at Mohr's feet, who lifts a delicate chip from the left-hand edge of the box that nestles in the far corner! A wonderful goal and assist from the keeper - Schalke lead!
Goal probability
Goal probability
Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.
Shot speed
Shot speed
Shot speed describes the maximum speed in km/h that a ball reaches in a shot on goal. The distance is measured from the location of the shot to the centre of the goal.
Distance to Goal
Distance to Goal
The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.
8'
Almost the lead!
The first Braunschweig attack immediately leads to a big chance! Philippe receives a pass and then dribbles into the penalty area from the right side. But from a tight angle he is denied by Heekeren, who makes a great save.
5'
Long throw-in
After winning another high ball, Kalas hurls the ball into the Braunschweig penalty area with a throw-in, but finds no taker.
3'
Schalke pressing high
The home side are trying to put early pressure on their guests, and have already had two high ball recoveries, but have not been able to capitalise on them yet.
1'
Peeeeep!
Braunschweig kick off and are playing in yellow shirts. Schalke start with the North Stand at their backs and in their usual blue-white home shirts.
Kick-off!
Starting line-up: Eintracht Braunschweig
Starting line-up: FC Schalke 04
Eintracht's line-up
Grill - Ehlers, Bičakčić, Nikolaou - Ba, Köhler, Bell Bell - Kaufmann, Raebiger - Gomez, Philippe
How Schalke are lining up
Heekeren - Gantenbein, Kalas, Schallenberg, Murkin - Seguin, Bachmann - Aydin, Karaman, Mohr - Sylla
What Daniel Scherning says
"We have to do a lot for ourselves in order to stand up to an opponent with a big name in a big stadium. After the upheaval, Schalke bring more dynamism and more pace and still a certain physicality and power. They have made good transfers and largely kept their core team together."
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What Karel Geraerts says
"Braunschweig have improved a lot in the last half of the season. They have a good philosophy and team spirit. Every player knows what to do with and without the ball. We expect a good opponent."
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Climbing the table
Opponents Braunschweig will be just as eager to improve on last season, as they finished just six points above the relegation playoff place. They face a tough start away to Schalke, but this season offers a fresh start and the opportunity to climb up the table again.
Make or break
After a disappointing 10th place finish last year and the loss of key players Keke Topp and Assan Ouédraogo, Schalke fans may have struggled for optimism ahead of this new season. However, the signings of Emil Højlund and Moussa Sylla, who has looked bright in pre-season, means there is still every chance that the home side can improve on last season.
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