Schalke also missed the best chances early on
For the North Germans, the appearance in Gelsenkirchen was the first competitive game at Schalke in 81 years. Terodde could have put the hosts ahead in the fifth minute, but only hit the crossbar from close range.
Half an hour later, Salif Sane failed with a long-range shot by Kiel goalkeeper Thomas Dähne. Seconds before the half-time whistle, there was a threat in front of the Schalke goal for the first time, but Martin Fraisl was able to fend off a free-kick from Mikkel Kirkeskov for a corner.
