Schwolow sets negative record: 30 penalty without you!
Schwolow sets negative record: 30 penalty without you!
FC Schalke 04 missed another victory on January 18, 2025 when the team had to play against Eintracht Braunschweig in another goalless game. The final result of 0-0 means that Schalke has been waiting for an away win for 38 games, which further strengthens the team's worries in the Bundesliga. During this phase, Schalke expanded his goalless games to four in a row and thus set up a historic Bundesliga record, reports Ruhr24.
In contrast, Alexander Schwolow, former goalkeeper of Schalke 04, experienced a little success on January 19, 2025 with his new Union Berlin Association. Union won 2-1 against Mainz 05. Schwolow after an intensive game with a negative record in the headlines, since he received a penalty from Nadiem Amiri in the same game. This was the 30th penalty goal in a row for the goalkeeper, who thus set up the record for the longest series without kept penalty in the history of the Bundesliga. In his breakthrough season 2016/17, Schwolow was two penalty, but since his time at Schalke, his performance has declined sharply in this regard.
Schalke and relegation worries
Schalke 04 remains in the bottom of the table after the goalless draw against Braunschweig and has so far had difficulty getting out of the relegation battle. Despite the efforts under coach Urs Fischer, who made some personnel changes in the last game, the team shows weaknesses on the offensive. The game against Union Berlin, which took place on January 22nd, also ended without goals, which increased the worries about a crisis and the chance of the desired promotion to international competition, as Wismar FM reported.
The game was difficult for Union, despite its unbeaten home series of 16 games in the Bundesliga. The team showed commitment and good duel guidance, but was not able to go against Schalke's well -organized defensive. Many attacks remained in the last third without a goal, which further underlined the goalkeeper from Schalke keeper Ralf Fährmann, who parried several shots.
personal details and future perspectives
For Schwolow, who is now playing at Union Berlin, it remains to be seen how his situation develops. He cannot currently prevail against the goalkeeper Frederik Rönnow, who is currently injured, but could possibly return in the coming weeks. It remains to be seen whether the pressure created by Schwolow's record will lead to a turn in his career.
Overall, both Schalke 04 and Alexander Schwolow face major challenges. While Schalke has to deal with the fear of relegation, Schwolow fights for his form and relevance in a competition where the memories of previous success fade. In this difficult time, every point and decision is crucial for the future of the two actors in the Bundesliga.
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