Overview
- Sylla scored in the 3rd and 14th minutes to snap a roughly 687‑minute barren run, putting Schalke in control early.
- Christian Gomis added a late goal to cap a 3:0 away win that marked Schalke’s fourth straight league victory and seventh in nine matches.
- Two Hannover goals were disallowed for offside, and a penalty awarded seconds after halftime was overturned following a VAR review.
- Referee Martin Petersen’s communication headset malfunctioned and had to be replaced, leading to a prolonged interruption.
- The match drew about 49,000 fans, including more than 10,000 from Schalke; the result moved Schalke temporarily top, with SV Elversberg able to overtake, as Hannover’s recent dip persisted.