Overview

• Schalke controlled the contest at the Veltins-Arena as Fürth offered little attacking threat.
• Goalkeeper Loris Karius was rarely tested and made a strong late save from a header.
• Timo Becker exited after nine minutes with a left-knee problem, with local reports citing suspicion of medial ligament damage.
• Kenan Karaman showed signs of renewed sharpness after injury, with his saved effort preceding Porath’s decisive finish.
• Moussa Sylla’s slump persisted as he missed a free header and another clear chance in the 79th minute.