Overview

• Schalke midfielder Christopher Antwi-Adjei halted a throw-in in the 13th minute and told referee Max Burda he had been subjected to racist abuse.
• The referee stopped play for about two minutes while the stadium announcer urged supporters to refrain from discriminatory language.
• Lokomotiv Leipzig spokesman Carsten Maschulle said nearby staff and match officials heard no abuse and could not verify the allegation.
• Following the stoppage, some home fans whistled whenever Antwi-Adjei received the ball.
• Schalke won the DFB-Pokal first-round match 1-0 with Bryan Lasme scoring the extra-time winner.