2. Bundesliga: Hamburg Scrapes a Draw, Schalke Wins
In the latest round of matches in Germany's 2. Bundesliga, Hamburg dropped crucial points in the race for top spot, while Schalke earned a vital victory in their battle for survival.
Hamburg faced Regensburg and started poorly, conceding an early goal from Adamyan. Selke had the chance to equalize early in the second half but missed a penalty. However, it was Selke who salvaged a point for Hamburg, converting a penalty in the 83rd minute. By that time, Hamburg were down to 10 men after Sahiti was sent off.
Schalke managed to secure an important 2-1 win over Kaiserslautern. Goals from Bachmann and Ba Pape put the Gelsenkirchen club on top, while Jensen scored for the visitors.
Finally, Nurnberg triumphed 2-0 over Ulmer, thanks to goals from Yander and Antista.
2024-25, Germany - 2nd Bundesliga
Day : 2025-02-16
"Schalke 04" - "Karlsruher SC" 2:1 (2:1)
Goals : Bachmann J., 6 (1:0); Jensen L., 26 (1:1); Ba Pape, 34 (2:1)
Yellow Cards : - Burnić 78
"Nurnberg" - "SSV Ulm 1846" 2:0 (0:0)
Goals : Jander, 86 (1:0); Antiste, 93 (2:0)
Yellow Cards : Yılmaz 20; Tzimas 90 - Krattenmacher 31, 59; Keller 35; Gaal 90
Red cards : - Krattenmacher 59'
"Jahn Regensburg" - "Hamburger" 1:1 (1:0)
Goals : Adamyan S., 6 (1:0); Selke, 81 (penalty) (1:1)
Yellow Cards : Suhonen 56 - Richter 31; Sahiti E. 74, 76; Reis L. 76; Elfadli 91
Red cards : - Sahiti E. 76'