Match report

FC Schalke 04 Defeats Holstein Kiel 2–1 in Thrilling 2. Bundesliga Clash

Holstein Kiel
Holstein Kiel
1–2
FT
FC Schalke 04
FC Schalke 04
Feb 15, 2026

In a thrilling encounter, FC Schalke 04 defeated Holstein Kiel by a narrow margin of 2-1 in the 2. Bundesliga. Despite being down to ten men for most of the second half, Schalke managed to hold on to their lead thanks to early goals from Karaman and Kurucay. Holstein Kiel briefly narrowed the gap through a penalty scored by David Zec but could not overturn the deficit.

Key Facts

  • • FC Schalke 04 secured victory with two early goals: one from Karaman (16') and another from Kurucay (29'), both assisted by Edin Dzeko.
  • • Holstein Kiel reduced the deficit in the 55th minute through a penalty scored by David Zec.
  • • Two yellow cards were shown to Holstein Kiel players: Kelati (40') and Kapralik (52').
  • • Schalke's Nikola Katiać was also cautioned with a yellow card at 62'.

Lineups

Holstein Kiel

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 21 J. Krumrey (G)
  • 13 I. Nekic (D)
  • 26 D. Zec (D)
  • 6 M. Ivezic (D)
  • 23 L. Rosenboom (M)
  • 28 J. Meffert (M)
  • 16 A. Kelati (M)
  • 47 J. Tolkin (M)
  • 20 A. Kapralik (F)
  • 10 J. Therkelsen (F)
  • 19 P. Harres (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 T. Weiner
  • 2 F. Roslyng
  • 3 M. Komenda
  • 18 A. Jakupovic
  • 22 S. Schwab
  • 25 M. Muller
  • 29 N. Niehoff
  • 40 L. Parduzi
  • 48 H. Muqaj

FC Schalke 04

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 L. Karius (G)
  • 5 T. Becker (D)
  • 25 N. Katic (D)
  • 4 H. Kurucay (D)
  • 16 M. N'Diaye (D)
  • 23 S. El-Faouzi (M)
  • 6 R. Schallenberg (M)
  • 21 D. Ljubicic (M)
  • 19 K. Karaman (M)
  • 24 A. Aouchiche (M)
  • 10 E. Dzeko (F)

Substitutes

  • 22 K. Muller
  • 43 M. Ayhan
  • 14 J. Bachmann
  • 7 C. Gomis
  • 37 M. Gruger
  • 27 F. Porath
  • 2 F. Sanchez
  • 9 M. Sylla
  • 35 M. Wallentowitz

Timeline

  1. FC Schalke 04
    16' FC Schalke 04 Goal · Normal Goal
    K. Karaman · Assist: E. Dzeko
  2. FC Schalke 04
    29' FC Schalke 04 Goal · Normal Goal
    H. Kurucay · Assist: E. Dzeko
  3. Holstein Kiel
    40' Holstein Kiel Card · Yellow Card
    A. Kelati

    Foul

  4. FC Schalke 04
    46' FC Schalke 04 subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Timo Becker · On: M. Ayhan
  5. Holstein Kiel
    52' Holstein Kiel Card · Yellow Card
    A. Kapralik

    Foul

  6. Holstein Kiel
    55' Holstein Kiel Goal · Penalty
    David Zec
  7. Holstein Kiel
    58' Holstein Kiel subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Kapralik · On: A. Jakupovic
  8. FC Schalke 04
    62' FC Schalke 04 Card · Yellow Card
    Nikola Katić

    Foul

  9. FC Schalke 04
    79' FC Schalke 04 subst · Substitution 2
    Off: D. Ljubicic · On: M. Sylla
  10. Holstein Kiel
    84' Holstein Kiel subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Ivezic · On: M. Muller
  11. FC Schalke 04
    84' FC Schalke 04 subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Aouchiche · On: F. Sanchez
  12. FC Schalke 04
    85' FC Schalke 04 subst · Substitution 4
    Off: K. Karaman · On: J. Bachmann
  13. Holstein Kiel
    86' Holstein Kiel Card · Yellow Card
    M. Muller

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Holstein Kiel FC Schalke 04
Fouls 19 12
Pass Accuracy 67% 65%
Offsides 3 4
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 10 21
Corners 9 6
Total Passes 362 298
Yellow Cards 3 1
Blocked Shots 1 6
Shots on Target 4 8
xG 1.35 3.06
Shots off Target 5 7
Possession 54% 46%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 244 193
Shots Inside Box 7 16
Saves 6 2
Shots Outside Box 3 5

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ FC Schalke 04 took an early lead with goals from Karaman and Kurucay in the first half, setting the tone for their victory.
  • ▸ Holstein Kiel's penalty goal by David Zec in the second half provided a brief spark of hope but was not enough to overturn the deficit.