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Schalke Salvages Late Draw Against HSV Despite Early Red Card

A stoppage-time equalizer by Moussa Sylla earned Schalke 04 a 2–2 draw, frustrating Hamburger SV's push for promotion after playing nearly the entire match with a one-player advantage.

Vier plus vier macht acht, ist gleich ein Rekord
Das Abbrennen von Pyrotechnik sorgte für eine Spielunterbrechung – danach traten die Schalker Kicker geschlossener auf
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Overview

  • Schalke captain Kenan Karaman was sent off in the 3rd minute, marking the earliest red card in the club's history.
  • Despite being down to ten men, Schalke took an early lead with a 15th-minute header from Ron Schallenberg.
  • Hamburg's Emir Sahiti scored twice late in the first half (41', 43') to overturn Schalke's lead and secure a 2–1 advantage at halftime.
  • Moussa Sylla's 81st-minute header equalized for Schalke, capping a resilient performance despite their numerical disadvantage.
  • A pyrotechnic display from HSV fans caused a brief stoppage in the second half, but Hamburg failed to capitalize on their dominance, dropping key points in the tight promotion race.