Bad first half of S04
Helpless Schalke go down against Magdeburg
February 24, 2024, 10:24 p.m
FC Schalke 04 continues to have problems with the foreign side: with the 0-3 defeat against Magdeburg, it suffered its third away defeat in a row. The Royal Blues put in a weak performance and are still stuck in the relegation battle of the 2nd Bundesliga.
The frightening away weakness cost FC Schalke 04 a break in the relegation battle of the 2nd Bundesliga. Coach Karel Geraerts’ team lost 3-0 (0-3) at 1. FC Magdeburg in the evening and suffered their third away defeat in a row. Schalke, in 14th place, is still only four points clear of the relegation zone and has now lost nine of its twelve away games. Thanks to the surprisingly clear success, Magdeburg climbed into secure midfield.
Silas Gnaka (17th minute) opened the Magdeburg goal festival of the first half in front of 27,038 fans. Mohammed El Hankouri (34th) added a penalty with a penalty and in stoppage time Tatsuya Ito (45th+2) went one better after a great individual effort.
On the newly laid pitch, the FCM dominated the game from kick-off. In the first half, Schalke only had 26 percent possession of the ball and the Knappen were unable to get a shot on goal. In defense you were always vulnerable from the outside. Baris Atik was completely alone in front of the lead on the right wing before serving Gnaka.
When Ito went down on the other side in a duel with Cédric Brunner in the penalty area, referee Christian Dingert initially allowed play to continue. However, the video evidence revealed that Brunner’s hand hit Ito in the face – penalty. The duo were also in focus for the third goal when the completely overwhelmed Brunner had to let Ito run and the Japanese hit the short corner from a tight angle.
Geraerts reacted drastically and made four changes, including bringing in second division record scorer Simon Terodde. In the 58th minute, Kenan Karaman fired Schalke’s first shot on goal. Karaman (72′) and substitute Bryan Lasme (75′) missed Schalke’s only big chances, while Magdeburg brought the game to a routine end.