And Schalke? Was impressed. Got into gear very slowly. But Schalke 2021/22 also means impressive efficiency. And so the hosts took the lead: In the 35th minute, following a corner kick and confusion in the FCH defense, Drexler headed the ball over the line from four meters to make it 1-0.
Itakura with a wonderful individual action – 2:0
The 2-0 came from a wonderful individual action by Schalke’s Japanese Itakura after the change of sides. The defensive midfielder let two Heidenheim defenders step out in the opposing penalty area in order to slam the ball into the far corner from a half-right position.
Three minutes later, Itakura unpacked the next club: from more than 22 meters he shot in the direction of the left corner as if pulled by a string – FCH goalkeeper Kevin Müller had to stretch out to hold the thing.
Lucky for Schalke – Heidenheimer goal from offside position
And if you want to move up, you also need a bit of luck. Schalke had that in the 63rd minute when Heidenheim’s Christian Kühlwetter scored to make it supposedly 2-1. After the VAR intervened, the goal was withdrawn – a Heidenheim player was just offside.
But Schalke struck again very late: Goalscorer Terodde scored to make it 3-0.
Schalke will play next Sunday (April 17, 2022) at Darmstadt 98 (1.30 p.m.). Heidenheim hosts FC Erzgebirge Aue at the same time.
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