Džeko Scores on Schalke Debut to Salvage Draw, Leaders Maintain 2. Bundesliga Gap
The veteran’s short-term switch from Fiorentina underscores a promotion push that has energized supporters.
Overview
- Edin Džeko came on in the 67th minute and scored with three minutes of normal time remaining to begin Schalke’s comeback.
- Kenan Karaman netted in the 90th minute to seal a 2-2 draw against visiting Kaiserslautern.
- Kaiserslautern substitute Ivan Prtajin struck twice, first with a header on his initial touch and later on an 84th-minute counterattack.
- Schalke recorded a second straight draw but remain two points clear of Darmstadt atop the table after 19 rounds.
- The 39-year-old joined from Fiorentina on Thursday, drew more than 1,000 fans to Friday training, and was welcomed by a crowd of over 62,000 on matchday.