Schalke U23 triumphed: 3-1 victory against Fortuna Düsseldorf in the derby!
Schalke U23 triumphed: 3-1 victory against Fortuna Düsseldorf in the derby!
On May 10, 2025, the eagerly awaited encouragement of the U23 teams from FC Schalke 04 and Fortuna Düsseldorf . The 33rd matchday of the Regionalliga West brought an important 3-1 victory for the Schalke, who continue to fight from the relegation zone. In cool weather conditions and in front of only 75 spectators, however, the game started without goals in the first half.
The first noteworthy campaign occurred in the 45th minute when Yassin Ben Balla vehemently urged a penalty for Schalke. He converted this confidently and put his team 1-0 in the lead. With this psychological advantage, the second half started, which had a true goal series.
Schalke dominates the second half
The second goal of the Schalke followed just a few minutes after the restart: Peter Remmert walved in the 61st minute and increased to 2: 0. But the answer of the Düsseldorf team was not long in coming. Kilian Skolik shortened only two minutes later in the 62nd minute to 2-1 and let the chance of a comeback of the guests flash.
table status and other developments
Due to victory, Schalke 04 U23 improves, but remains in the 15th place in the table with 27 points. Fortuna Düsseldorf, on the other hand, slips to 14th place and remains with 30 points in the relegation zone.
coach Tomasz Waldoch from Schalke was happy about the victory that should give the players new confidence. The static side of the Regionalliga West also shows that the path remains rocky for both teams. The MSV Duisburg has already qualified as a master and secured it to a promotion zone, while the air becomes thinner in the relegation battle. The current developments in the league could have further surprises.
For the coming time, attention will be paid to the further games of the season because the Regionalliga West is one of the most dynamic leagues in German football. In particular, the relegation candidates such as Schalke II (11 points) and Türkspor Dortmund (7 points) have to be careful not to take the last place.
The last game of the season takes place on May 17, 2025, with the Schalke have to find an update again in the last games to reach the season goal and to establish themselves in the league. All eyes are aimed at the next challenges, while the teams are fighting for whereabouts in competition.
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