Schalke U23 is subject to Fortuna Cologne: A goalless drama in Gelsenkirchen!

Schalke U23 is subject to Fortuna Cologne: A goalless drama in Gelsenkirchen!

An exciting duel in Gelsenkirchen! On November 30, 2024, at 2:00 p.m., the U23 from FC Schalke 04 and SC Fortuna Cologne met in the Park Stadium. A gripping game developed in front of 370 enthusiastic fans, which was shaped by a few goals.

The first half was a real thriller without goals! Referee Emircan Kandemir let the cards fly right from the start and warned both the guests and the Schalke. After a tough first half, in which the teams went into the break with a 0-0 break, there was a decisive turn in the second round. Stipe Batarilo-Cerdic put the Fortuna in the lead in the 51st minute with a brilliant goal!

Change and opportunities

In the episode, both teams changed strategically, but the Schalke could no longer catch up with the deficit. Despite all the efforts, it remained with a narrow 1-0 for the Fortuna. The Cologne team celebrated the victory and made their way home while the Schalke had to hope for a turn.

The teams' line-up were as follows: Martin Wasinski, Tim Albutat and Yassin Ben Balla stood on the square with Julius Biada, Arnold Budimbu and Stipe Batarilo-Cerdic. An exciting match that kept the fans in suspense, but ultimately the Fortuna emerged as the winner!