Hallescher FC vs FC Schalke 04 — DFB Pokal: stats, lineups & analysis
Match Events
play_arrow1 clip- 13′FC Schalke 04, yellow card:Foul
- 45′Hallescher FC, goal:1–0
- Half-time1 – 0
- 46′FC Schalke 04, substitution:off
- 48′Hallescher FC, yellow card:Lennard BeckerFoul
- 54′Hallescher FC, yellow card:Foul
- 62′FC Schalke 04, goal:1–1
- 63′Hallescher FC, substitution:off
- 64′FC Schalke 04, substitution:off
- 64′FC Schalke 04, substitution:off
- 71′Hallescher FC, yellow card:
- 75′Hallescher FC, yellow card:Foul
- 76′Hallescher FC, substitution:off
- 76′Hallescher FC, substitution:offL. Becker
- 81′FC Schalke 04, penalty goal:1–2Penalty
- 85′Hallescher FC, substitution:off
- 85′Hallescher FC, substitution:E. Stobbeoff
- 85′FC Schalke 04, substitution:off
- 88′FC Schalke 04, yellow card:Foul
- 90′Hallescher FC, goal:2–2
- Full-time2 – 2
- 98′FC Schalke 04, goal:2–3assist
- Half-time · E.T.2 – 3
- 106′FC Schalke 04, goal:2–4assist
- 106′FC Schalke 04, substitution:off
- 117′FC Schalke 04, goal:2–5
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Match report
Schalke stun Hallescher FC with extra-time surge to reach next round
Schalke 04 won 5-2 after extra time at the Leuna Chemie Stadion to advance in the DFB Pokal Round of 64, a tie that swung wildly before the visitors pulled clear. Hallescher FC led at the interval, but the contest was ultimately settled deep into an additional half-hour that produced seven goals in total.
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V. Kastull put the hosts ahead just before the break, and that advantage held until Dejan Ljubičić levelled in the 62nd minute. Edin Džeko then converted a penalty to put Schalke in front, only for Niclas Stierlin to snatch a stoppage-time equaliser and send the match to extra time level at 2-2 after 90 minutes.
Schalke took control once the extra period began. Moussa Sylla struck in the 98th minute from a Džeko assist, Junior Adamu added a fourth with Sylla turning provider, and Džeko completed his brace in the 117th minute to seal a 5-2 win. The visitors dominated for long spells, holding 74 percent of possession and firing 26 shots to the hosts' 10.
Edin Džeko scored twice, including a decisive penalty and a late extra-time strike, while also setting up Sylla's goal, finishing with a rating of 8.9.
Schalke's dominance was underlined by their 26 shots to Hallescher FC's 10 across the match.
FC Schalke 04 won 5–2 away against Hallescher FC (half-time 1–0).
Hallescher FC met FC Schalke 04 in the DFB Pokal (Round of 64). Kick-off was Monday, 24 August 2026, 18:45 UTC at Leuna Chemie Stadion. Referee: Matthias Jollenbeck.
Team pages: Hallescher FC · FC Schalke 04 · DFB Pokal
Key moments
- 45' Goal: V. Kastull — 1–0
- 62' Goal: Dejan Ljubičić — 1–1
- 81' Goal (penalty): Edin Džeko — 1–2
- 90' Goal: Niclas Stierlin — 2–2
- 98' Goal: Moussa Sylla (assist: Edin Džeko) — 2–3
- 106' Goal: Junior Adamu (assist: Moussa Sylla) — 2–4
- 117' Goal: Edin Džeko — 2–5 · Watch Edin Džeko's goal video (117')
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Hallescher FC (4-4-2)
FC Schalke 04 (4-4-2)
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Home rated 1420 vs 1638 — 0.29 expected score Away scored in 90% of recent away matches
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