FC Schalke 04 achieved a crucial 1:0 victory over Preußen Münster, with goalkeeper Loris Karius making a significant impact in his first match since February 2021. Pape Ba scored the decisive goal in the 86th minute, lifting Schalke to twelfth in the 2nd Bundesliga. In contrast, Fortuna Düsseldorf faced a disappointing 1:2 defeat against Greuther Fürth, with goalkeeper Florian Kastenmeier conceding a penalty that led to the loss, causing Düsseldorf to drop to sixth place.
FC Schalke 04’s Dramatic Victory Against Preußen Münster
FC Schalke 04 is gradually climbing out of the relegation zone in the 2nd Bundesliga, securing a dramatic 1:0 win against promoted team Preußen Münster. The match saw Schalke’s goalkeeper Loris Karius shine, as he played a pivotal role in the victory, helping the team temporarily rise to twelfth place in the standings.
Karius, who stepped in for the regular keeper Justin Heekeren, made an impressive return to German professional football, marking his first appearance since February 28, 2021. He showcased his exceptional skills with remarkable reflexes and awareness, ensuring his team kept a clean sheet. The winning goal came late in the match when Pape Ba netted in the 86th minute, securing all three points for Schalke.
Fortuna Düsseldorf’s Frustrating Loss to Greuther Fürth
Meanwhile, Fortuna Düsseldorf faced a setback in their promotion aspirations, suffering their first defeat of 2025 against Greuther Fürth with a score of 1:2. Despite an early goal from Isak Johannesson in the 8th minute, the team quickly found themselves equalized by Branimir Hrgota just a minute later. Coach Daniel Thioune’s squad struggled to maintain their momentum, with goalkeeper Florian Kastenmeier becoming the unfortunate focal point of the match.
Kastenmeier’s reckless challenge in the second half led to a penalty. Although he initially saved Julian Green’s first attempt, he had stepped off his line too early, allowing Green to score on the retake in the 75th minute. The defeat caused Fortuna Düsseldorf to slip to sixth place in the table, while Greuther Fürth settled into a mid-table position in eleventh place. The match showcased an entertaining opening phase, but Düsseldorf couldn’t find their rhythm after conceding the equalizer, struggling to create meaningful scoring opportunities as the game progressed.