SpVgg Greuther Fürth

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Karel Geraerts: We didn’t take our chances to go in front

On the 34th and final matchday of the 2. Bundesliga season, FC Schalke 04 fell to a 2-0 defeat against SpVgg Greuther Fürth on Sunday (19/5). The head coaches of both sides, Karel Geraerts and Alexander Zorniger, spoke about the clash after the final whistle. Taylan Bulut, who made his debut for the Royal Blues’ first team, was also interviewed after the game.

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Royal Blues’ season ends in defeat

FC Schalke 04 fell to a 2-0 loss at the hands of SpVgg Greuther Fürth in their final game of the 2. Bundesliga season on Sunday (19/5). Schalke end the campaign in 10th place after goals from Branimir Hrgota and Tim Lemperle sealed the win for the hosts. 5,000 S04 fans made the trip to Fürth to cheer their side on in the final game of the season.

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Karel Geraerts: We want to finish the season positively

The last game of the season on Sunday (19/5, 15:30 CEST) doesn’t carry much importance in terms of the table for SpVgg Greuther Fürth and FC Schalke 04. However, S04 head coach Karel Geraerts doesn’t want his side to give anything away. “We want to finish the season positively,” emphasised the 42-year-old ahead of the clash at the Sportpark Ronhof.

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Keke Topp: A childhood dream come true

With 30 minutes played at the VELTINS-Arena on Friday night (15/12), Blendi Idrizi played a fine ball over the Fürth defence for Keke Topp, who took it first time and struck the ball underneath goalkeeper Jonas Urbig to open the scoring

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Karel Geraerts: Missed our chances to make it 2-0 in the first half

Despite leading twice on Friday night (15/12) against Greuther Fürth, the Royal Blues only came away with a point after a decent performance. schalke04.de has summarised the post-match quotes.

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2-2 draw against Fürth to end the calendar year

FC Schalke 04 had to settle for a point in their final match of 2023 on Friday night (15/12). Keke Topp and Kenan Karaman both put S04 ahead, but their goals were cancelled out by Branimir Hrgota and Simon Asta respectively. The Royal Blues were forced to play the final 10 minutes without Derry John Murkin after his second yellow card.

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Karel Geraerts: I can see clear progress

After victories over Osnabrück and Rostock, FC Schalke 04 will be aiming for their third win in a row when they welcome Greuther Fürth to the VELTINS-ARENA on Friday (18:30 CET). Alexander Zorniger’s side will be going into the game with the wind in their sails, however, having picked up 16 points from their last six games.