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Schalke miss out on third win in a row against Greuther Fürth

Schalke miss out on third win in a row against Greuther Fürth

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Schalke miss out on third win in a row against Greuther Fürth
Schalke miss out on third win in a row against Greuther Fürth

Unfortunate Draw for Schalke in Clash with Former Rivals

In a hard-fought battle against Greuther Fürth, FC Schalke dropped points once again, drawing 2-2 in the Veltins Arena. With an impressive showing in the first half, the Royal Blues seemed set for victory, but a resilient Greuther Fürth equalized twice to snatch a draw.

Karel Geraerts' team began the game on the front foot, showing clear signs of improvement. Their efforts were rewarded in the 30th minute thanks to a fine finish from Keke Topp, who capitalized on a precise pass from Blendi Idrizi. Despite dominating the first half, Schalke failed to build on their lead, letting opportunities slide by.

Greuther Fürth started the second half with renewed vigor, and their persistence paid off in the 50th minute. Branimir Hrgota levelled the scores with a header, despite Ralf Fährmann saving his initial attempt. Schalke quickly retook the lead through Kenan Karaman's impressive strike in the 73rd minute.

But the joy was short-lived for Schalke as Simon Asta restored parity for Greuther Fürth just four minutes later. Although Derry Murkin was shown a yellow card in the 80th minute, leaving Schalke to play the remaining minutes with ten men, they managed to hold on for a draw.

Quick Facts:

  1. Branimir Hrgota played a vital role in Greuther Fürth's comeback, scoring one of their two equalizers.
  2. 19-year-old Keke Topp, a promising player for Schalke, continued his impressive form with his second Bundesliga goal this season.
  3. The meeting between the two former first division teams was their first in eleven years, and it took place in the bustling VELTINS Arena.
  4. Despite the disappointing draw, Schalke coach Karel Geraerts can take pride in his team's improved performance, although they missed the chance to move higher up the 2. Bundesliga table.
  5. The draw extended Schalke's winless streak to three games, with their last triumph coming against Heidenheim in January 2025.
  6. Former Schalke player Kenan Karaman came back to haunt his old side, scoring the equalizer for Greuther Fürth in the 73rd minute.
  7. With the draw, Greuther Fürth secured their seventh game without defeat and moved to third place in the table for a day, albeit momentarily.

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Enrichment Data: As of February 16, 2025, SpVgg Greuther Fürth sits in 11th place in the 2. Bundesliga, boasting 30 points from 21 games. They have earned seven victories, five draws, and nine defeats, with a goal difference of -10 and a total of 31 goals scored and 41 goals conceded.[5] The 2-2 draw against FC Schalke 04 did not significantly impact their position, as they were already in 11th spot prior to the encounter.

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