Sylla shoots Schalke to the top of the table - Schalke Secures Crucial 2-0 Win, Sylla Ends Drought, Eyes DFB-Pokal
FC Schalke 04 secured a crucial 1-0 victory in the 2. Bundesliga, with striker Moussa Sylla scoring a brace, including the winning goal, against Hannover 96. The win ended Sylla's goal drought and kept Schalke's unbeaten streak alive. Meanwhile, Schalke will face Darmstadt again in the DFB-Pokal second round this Wednesday.
Sylla broke the deadlock in the ninth minute, with Soufiane El-Faouzi providing the assist. The striker completed his brace later in the game, sealing a 3-0 away win for Schalke. This victory was Schalke's fifth consecutive win, maintaining their first place in the 2. Bundesliga with 24 points.
In the meantime, SV Elversberg, currently third with 22 points, has a chance to overtake Schalke when they face Arminia Bielefeld this Saturday. However, Schalke's focus will shift to the DFB-Pokal, where they will face Darmstadt again on Wednesday, looking to build on their recent form.
Moussa Sylla's brace against Hannover 96 has boosted Schalke's confidence, keeping them at the top of the 2. Bundesliga. Their upcoming clash with Darmstadt in the DFB-Pokal will be a test of their consistency. Meanwhile, Elversberg's match against Arminia Bielefeld could potentially shake up the league standings.
