Highlights
D. Jöllenbeck
Full-time
90'
+ 9
Signed, sealed, delivered!
Another brilliant counter from HSV. Schalke send everyone forward, including goalkeeper Müller, for a free-kick, but the hosts manage to clear and eventually Dompe runs clear to put the seal in a huge win for Hamburg.
Goal probability 
Goal probability
Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.
Distance to Goal
Distance to Goal
The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.
90'
+ 3
Substitution
90'
+ 3
Substitution
90'
+ 1
We have a winner!
HSV have been pushing for it and finally they get their reward! Glatzel latches on to a ball in the box, takes a touch to evade Müller before squeezing a shot in from a tight angle. That's surely done it!
Goal probability
Goal probability
Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.
Distance to Goal
Distance to Goal
The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.
90'
Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 90 minutes
Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 90 minutes
Through high-end camera technology and machine learning, the speed of each player is evaluated in real time. Top speed then means, the fastest measured single frame of a player/game.
89'
Just wide!
Muheim meets a cross from the left at the front post and flicks it goalwards. Somehow Matriciani manages to get a foot to it and the ball rolls just wide.
85'
Chances galore
Goal attempts
15off target
9on target
5off target
6on target
84'
Another goal disallowed
It's Glatzel this time, who heads in from Pherai's free-kick, but he's offside and it won't count!
82'
Post!
HSV go so close to getting a winner as Muheim bends a brilliant shot from the left, from around 30 yards, onto the post. The rebound comes at Glatzel, but he can't quite react quickly enough to finish.
81'
Goal disallowed
Benes has the ball in the net but it's ruled out for offside.
80'
Substitution
78'
Setting out their stalls
Both coaches make two substitutions as they bid to steer the course of the game in the closing stages.
78'
Substitution
78'
Substitution
78'
Substitution
75'
All to play for
HSV are going for this now. They've got 15 minutes to find a winner!
72'
Substitution
71'
Schalke down to 10 men!
As if there hadn't already been enough twists and turns in this game, we now have another one. Cisse is shown a second yellow card for a clumsy challenge to bring down Meffert, so now the visitors will see out the rest of the game with 10 men.
69'
Terodde unstoppable
That's now a goal to go with his two assists in this game for the Schalke forward. Terodde's strike takes him to 173 goals in Bundesliga 2 - extending his record in the division.
69'
Substitution
66'
What is going on?!?
The very definition of a topsy turvy game! Schalke are now on level terms... again! Just minutes after HSV equalised then took the lead, Schalke are back in it. Terodde collects a long ball forward, fends of Ramos and then picks out a spot in the bottom corner. 3-3 now!
Goal probability
Goal probability
Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.
Distance to Goal
Distance to Goal
The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.
64'
Order restored
xGoals
The xGoals value of a club is calculated from the sum of all goal probabilities (goals and shots on goal) of that team. During a match, it’s easy to see whether the club is performing better than expected (goals > xGoals) - or maybe even higher (xGoals > goals).
xGoals
3
3.52
0.85
3
Goals
61'
Turnaround!
A textbook counterattack from HSV! They went from defending a Schalke corner to sprinting forward with five attackers, ending with Benes collecting Glatzel's pass and chipping it over Müller!
61'
Substitution
61'
Substitution
Goal probability
Goal probability
Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.
Distance to Goal
Distance to Goal
The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.
57'
All square again
Benes steps up to take the spot kick and places a firmly hit shot into the bottom right-hand corner, with Müller diving the other way.
Goal probability
Goal probability
Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.
Distance to Goal
Distance to Goal
The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.
56'
Penalty to HSV!
Glatzel tries to latch on to Pherai's clever through ball and is brought down by Cisse. It's a clear penalty for the home side.
53'
Terodde goal disallowed
A stunning finish from Terodde from 25 yards, hitting a first-time strike from Ouwejan's pass from the left. He's offside though, so it won't count.
52'
SituationNo goal
ReviewOffside?
DecisionNo goal
51'
Glatzel!
The HSV talisman is first to a cross from the left and his shot from close range at full stretch is superbly saved by Müller.
49'
Schalke robust
Aware that they were always likely to face a HSV storm early in this half, Schalke are being aggressive in the tackles as they try to preserve their lead.
46'
Underway again
Can HSV turn this one around?
Kick-off!
Brilliant first half
© Cathrin Mueller/Getty Images)
Half-time
45'
+ 2
What a goal!
Schalke take the lead! In the second minute of added time at the end of the first half, the Royal Blues have turned the game around. HSV struggle to clear a Schalke attack down the left and the ball falls kindly for Ouwejan, who smashes a sublime first-time shot into the corner!
Goal probability
Goal probability
Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.
Distance to Goal
Distance to Goal
The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.
43'
Next opening
Heyer arrives into the box unnoticed and has space to shoot, but it's blocked for a corner.
40'
Hard workers
37'
HSV hit the post!
Müller is keeping Schalke in the game here, having made five important saves so far. His latest one comes from a fierce Öztunali drive from 10 yards out, which the S04 stopper tips onto the woodwork!
Quick out of the blocks
© IMAGO / Revierfoto
34'
Over from Ramos!
Benes curls a free-kick from the left into the box and finds Ramos at the far post. but the defender can't keep his shot down and balloons it over the bar.
31'
Just wide from Pherai!
A stunning cushioned header from Glatzel to tee up Pherai as he charges into the box. His left-footed shot beats Müller but rolls agonisingly wide of the far post.
30'
Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 30 minutes
Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 30 minutes
Through high-end camera technology and machine learning, the speed of each player is evaluated in real time. Top speed then means, the fastest measured single frame of a player/game.
25'
Record breaker
Move over Julian Draxler, Leroy Sane, Mesut Özil... Assan Ouedraogo is now officially Schalke's youngest-ever goalscorer! Draxler was the previous record holder, but he was about 6 weeks older than Ouedraogo is now when he netted his first goal for the Royal Blues.
23'
Schalke equalise!
Brilliant stuff from the 17-year-old, who is making his professional debut in this game. He collects a cushioned pass inside the box from Terodde, before jinking past two defenders to rifle the ball into the bottom corner!
Goal probability
Goal probability
Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.
Distance to Goal
Distance to Goal
The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.
19'
HSV almost make it two!
A brilliant run from Meffert down the left creates an opening for Pherai, but his shot from 10 yards out is brilliantly saved by Müller!
17'
HSV lead!
It had been coming and now finally Hamburg have their goal! Patient play around the Schalke box from the hosts, with the ball worked out wide to the right to Pherai, who slides it across the face of goal for the HSV striker to tap home!
Goal probability
Goal probability
Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.
Distance to Goal
Distance to Goal
The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.
16'
Heuer Fernandes to the rescue!
The HSV goalkeeper makes his first save to keep out an angled drive from Karaman from the left.
13'
Chance for Königsdörffer!
Lovely play from HSV as Glatzel spies Königsdörffer's diagonal run from right to left behind the Schalke defence. He threads a perfectly weighted pass into his path and suddenly he's only got the goalkeeper to beat, but his first touch lets him down and the visitors manage to clear.
10'
HSV bossing it
Goal attempts
2off target
2on target
0off target
0on target
6'
Müller again!
Another chance for HSV, this time for Königsdörffer, but his effort from close range is saved by Müller! The hosts could be 3-0 up already!
6'
Next opening!
Glatzel does well to hold off his marker on the edge of the box before curling a vicious shot towards the right-hand post, but Müller produces a fine save to keep it out!
4'
First chance
Benes swings in a corner from the left and finds Königsdörffer at the front post. The attacker heads it goalwards but it's blocked.
1'
Here we go!
The 2023/24 Bundesliga 2 season is officially underway as Schalke get the ball rolling at the Volksparkstadion!
Kick-off!
Warming up
The two teams are out on the pitch as they work up a sweat ahead of kick-off.
Team news – Schalke
Schalke, whose starting XI has a combined average age of exactly 28 years, begin with just three players who began their last Bundesliga game at the end of last season: Brunner, Kaminski and Drexler. They are joined by two summer arrivals in Müller and Schallenberg.
Team news – HSV
Hamburg have set their sights on promotion once again this season, but tey are without a number of key players for this opener. Captain Schonlau, Hadzikadunic and Mikelbrencis are all absent, while Muheim and David are only fit enough for the bench. Newcomers Ramos and Van der Brempt are thrown in at the deep end as a result, with Heyer asked to play in an unfamiliar role on the left side of defence.
Eyes on the prize
© IMAGO / RHR-Foto
Milestone game
Not only does this game kick-off the start of the 2023/24 Bundesliga 2 campaign, it is also the division's 50th season. And what a way to celebrate the landmark occasion! Two huge clubs and 57,000 fans in attendance.
0:11
Watch: Stage set in Hamburg!
HSV starting XI
Heuer Fernandes - Van der Brempt, Ramos, Ambrosius, Heyer - Öztunali, Meffert, Benes - Königsdörffer, Glatzel, Pherai
HSV subs
Raab, Muheim, David, Oliveira, Megeed, Krahn, Jatta, Nemeth, Dompe
Schalke starting XI
Müller - Brunner, Cisse, Kaminski, Ouwejan - Drexler, Schallenberg, Ouedraogo - Karaman, Terodde, Mohr
Schalke subs
Langer, Matriciani, Seguin, Latza, Idrizi, Tauer, Lasme, Kozuki, Polter
What they're saying - Schalke
"We worked really hard, but we also know that not everything will go to plan in our first game, partly down to the changes to the squad," explained Schalke head coach Reis. "That's totally normal and it's the same for all sides, not just us. The important thing is that we keep on developing as a team and improve every week. Promotion is the aim, but we have to show we want the three points every time we play."
What they're saying - Hamburg
"We want to be even more compact, resolute and hungry in defence," said HSV head coach Tim Walter. "We also had the best attack in the league last season, which is something we're looking to repeat. We're happy to be getting under way again and want to be ready and put in a strong performance on Friday."
New faces - Schalke
Timo Baumgartl, Bryan Lasme, Marius Müller, Ron Schallenberg, Paul Seguin and Lino Tempelmann have been brought in to bolster Schalke's tilt at promotion. Florian Flick and Blendi Idrizi are also back on board following loan spells, but a massive chunk of the 2022/23 squad are no longer on board, including top scorer Marius Bülter, who's joined Hoffenheim.
New faces - Hamburg
Levin Öztunali - the grandson of Hamburg legend Uwe Seeler - and former Borussia Dortmund youngster Immaneul Pherai are among the new faces at HSV. They've also tied star striker Robert Glatzel, who hit 19 Bundesliga 2 goals last term, down to a new deal.
2:03
Watch: End of the road for Schalke
1:58
Watch: Agony for Hamburg
1:43
Watch: Hamburg vs. Schalke to open Bundesliga 2 season
Welcome back!
The Bundesliga 2 season is back and boy do we have a belter to get us underway. Both hosts Hamburg and visiting Schalke will be gunning for promotion this season, but who will get their 2023/24 campaign off to the perfect start? We find out on Friday night...