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On Sunday in Gelsenkirchen, there was a match between the Bundesliga favorites "Schalke" and "Bayern" clubs. Starting the match successfully, "Schalke" gained a two-goal advantage, but they were unable to maintain the lead and the match ended in a 2-2 draw.
The hosts took the lead after just over ten minutes, when after a precise pass from Gustavo Varela, Peter Lövenkrands scored his first goal in the Bundesliga from close range. A few minutes later, Levan Kobiashvili sent the ball into the top corner with a great shot from a distance, and "Schalke" was already leading 2-0.
The visitors managed to reduce the deficit before halftime - a successful shot by "Schalke" goalkeeper was blocked straight to A. Ottl, who, despite the heavy pressure in the penalty area, managed to direct the ball into the net with a weak shot.
A goal in this match for "Bayern" team was brought by R. Makaay's accurate shot from the penalty area in the 52nd minute. Neither team managed to close the gap with the leader "Werder" and the difference between them remained three points.
In the next Sunday match, "Eintracht" secured a victory at home by defeating "Gladbach" with a minimal result. "Gladbach", who perform very poorly in away matches, have not yet earned any points away from home.
Sunday's statistics:
2 - 2
13' [1 - 0] Peter Lövenkrands
20' [2 - 0] Levan Kobiashvili
44' [2 - 1] Andreas Ottl
52' [2 - 2] Roy Makaay
1 - 0
78' [1 - 0] Naohiro Takahara
58' Thomas Helveg ("Gladbach") sent off
League table:
