Europe March 15, 2026

Dzeko's red card proved costly for Schalke: Victory slipped away at the last moment.

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Dzeko's red card proved costly for Schalke: Victory slipped away at the last moment.

Dzeko's red card deprived "Schalke" of victory: Drama in the final moments!

Dzeko's red card proved costly for Schalke - The tense match between "Schalke" and "Hannover 96" in the German Bundesliga was marked by dramatic events. The home team, "Schalke", lost the victory they had secured in the final minutes of the match due to their striker Dzeko receiving a red card.

Although "Schalke" maintained their lead throughout the match, Dzeko's harsh tackle against an opposing player was punished with a red card by the referee. This incident completely disrupted the home team's game strategy and forced the team to play with ten men.

After Dzeko was sent off, "Hannover 96" increased the pressure and managed to score the equalizer in the final seconds of the match. This goal, scored by Pichler, was a great disappointment for "Schalke" fans and an unexpected point gain for "Hannover".

"Schalke" head coach Muslic expressed his anger over the red card decision. Club official Mulder stated that they intend to protest the penalty given to Dzeko. This incident led to tension within the team and forced the club management to take certain steps.

This draw could negatively affect "Schalke"'s position in the championship. The team lost three important points that they could have gained with a full victory, facing the risk of falling behind their rivals. This incident will lead to extensive discussions in the German football community for a long time.