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S04 lose hard-fought game 3-1 against FC St. Pauli

FC Schalke 04 came away empty handed following a 3-1 defeat against FC St. Pauli on Saturday evening (23/9). Sebastian Polter’s equaliser (29‘) was not enough, with a Marcel Hartel brace (21‘, 57‘) and Tomas Kalas own goal guaranteeing a win for the hosts.

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Thomas Reis: Pleased that we have so many good options for this position

FC Schalke 04 are set to play at the primetime slot of 20:30 CEST on Saturday night (23/9) for the second week in a row. This time around, Thomas Reis’ men are away against FC St. Pauli, who won 5-1 against Holstein Kiel on matchday 6. Despite that excellent recent result, the Royal Blues are hoping to win at the Millerntor-Stadion this weekend.

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Michael Langer: Always ready to go

With all seven minutes of injury time played on Saturday (16/9), 1. FC Magdeburg were awarded a corner right at the death and it very nearly resulted in them finding an equaliser from Luc Castaignos’ header.

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Sebastian Polter: You play football for moments like these

From 2-0 and 3-2 down to a 4-3 victory for Schalke! The clash against Magdeburg on Saturday (16/09) was a real rollercoaster, in which Sebastian Polter notched the winner in the 79th minute. “Scoring in front of a home crowd is a great feeling. You play football for moments like these,” stated the striker.

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Thomas Reis: We never gave up

Schalke’s game against 1. FC Magdeburg on Saturday (16/9) was a rollercoaster ride for all involved. Thomas Reis reflected on the 4-3 win alongside his opposite number Christian Titz after the game. Marius Müller and Cedric Brunner also gave their thoughts.

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4-3 comeback win at home against Magdeburg

FC Schalke 04 won a thriller at home to 1. FC Magdeburg on Saturday night (16/9). Despite trailing 2-0 and 3-2, the Royal Blues managed to secure a 4-3 win at the VELTINS-Arena. Sebastian Polter scored twice, with Derry John Murkin and Thomas Ouwejan also on the scoresheet.

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Thomas Reis: Looking forward to a great atmosphere at the VELTINS-Arena

FC Schalke 04 are back in league action on Saturday (16/9) after the conclusion of the international break. 1. FC Magdeburg are the visitors for a 20:30 CEST kick-off at the VELTINS-Arena. Thomas Reis’ side are looking to end FCM’s five-game unbeaten run, which sees them sit third in the table going into matchday 6.

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Thomas Reis: Should have seen the game out

Despite creating more chances and keeping things tighter at the back than in recent weeks, FC Schalke 04 could only pick up a point away to SV Wehen Wiesbaden on Saturday (2/9). schalke04.de has summarised the post-match reaction.

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Late equaliser denies S04 all three points in Wiesbaden

FC Schalke 04 were held to a draw away to SV Wehen Wiesbaden on Saturday afternoon (2/9). Max Reinthaler scored in the fifth minute of injury time for the hosts to make it 1-1 after Tobias Mohr gave S04 the lead from a Derry John Murkin assist.

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Thomas Reis: Get in the right areas to play to our strengths

FC Schalke 04 are away to SV Wehen Wiesbaden on matchday 5 on Saturday afternoon (2/9). Kick off at the Brita-Arena is at 13:00 CEST. S04 will be hoping to put in an improved performance away to the promoted side, as Thomas Reis’ team aim to get back to winning ways.

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Ron Schallenberg suspended for two matches

The DFB Sports Court have issued Ron Schallenberg with a two-match league ban following a charge of unsporting behaviour from the DFB supervisory committee.

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Thomas Reis: Didn’t defend their counter-attacks well enough

FC Schalke 04 were beaten 2-0 at home by Holstein Kiel on Friday night (25/8). Head coaches Thomas Reis and Marcel Rapp gave their thoughts on the game at the post-match press conference, while S04 captain Simon Terodde also discussed the defeat.

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