Overview
- Schalke’s Kenan Karaman was sent off in the 3rd minute after a video-assisted review for a dangerous challenge.
- Despite playing with ten men, Schalke took a surprising lead through Ron Schallenberg’s header in the 15th minute.
- Hamburg’s Emir Sahiti scored twice before halftime, giving HSV a 2–1 lead going into the break.
- The match was briefly interrupted around the 72nd minute due to pyrotechnics from HSV fans, disrupting momentum.
- Moussa Sylla’s 81st-minute header secured a dramatic equalizer for Schalke, while HSV missed the chance to solidify their top position.