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In a thrilling second-division clash, FC Schalke 04 emerged victorious over VfL Bochum with a 2-1 win at their home ground. The match, which was sold out with 62,083 fans in attendance, marked the first league encounter between the two teams in the second division since 1963.

The game began with both teams showing their mettle, each having a significant opportunity in the first half. Kevin Vogt missed a penalty for VfL Bochum, while Christopher Antwi-Adjei, a former VfL Bochum player now with Schalke, had a shot on goal.

At the 65th minute, Gerrit Holtmann scored the first goal for VfL Bochum, momentarily shifting the momentum in their favour. However, Schalke 04 fought back in the final phase of the game. Hasan Kurucay scored at the 76th minute, followed by Bryan Lasme's goal at the 79th, securing the victory for the home team.

Notably, Schalke 04 did not sign any player in summer 2024 who had previously played for VfL Bochum and appeared in the 2. Bundesliga matches between the two teams in the 2022/2023 season, based on available data. This includes Leandro Morgalla, who played for VfL Bochum but is not reported as a Schalke transfer for summer 2024.

Miron Muslic, the coach of FC Schalke 04, and Gerrit Holtmann, the scorer for VfL Bochum, put on a spectacle of tactical prowess and skill, respectively. Timo Horn was the goalkeeper for VfL Bochum, while Loris Karius stood between the posts for Schalke 04.

Despite the defeat, VfL Bochum remains stuck with three points after this match. Antwi-Adjei, who was the victim of a racist insult in the recent DFB-Pokal game against 1. FC Lok Leipzig, will be hoping to help his new team climb the table in the upcoming fixtures.

Match highlights from the game are available on RTL for those who missed the action. The victory marks a positive start for Schalke 04 in the second division, as they look to build on their momentum and challenge for promotion.