FC Schalke 04 secured their lead at the top of the 2. Bundesliga table with a 4-1 victory over last-placed Preußen Münster on the final day of match week 30. The Blues displayed a dominant performance from the outset, solidifying their ambitions for promotion to the Bundesliga. At halftime, the home team was already leading 2-0, which set the stage for their clear success. Kenan Karaman opened the scoring in the 36th minute, heading home after a cross from Ljubicic. Shortly before the break, an own goal from Jannis Heuer increased Schalke’s lead. Münster had struggled to create clear attacking opportunities up to that point.
Schalke continued their offensive intensity after the break. In the 51st minute, Adil Aouchiche capitalized on an error by Münster’s goalkeeper, Schenk, to make it 3-0. Moussa Sylla added the fourth goal for the hosts in the 66th minute, scoring from close range following a pass from Karaman. However, Shin Yamada scored an honor goal for the visitors in the 82nd minute.
Following this victory, Schalke now lead the table by three points over the second-place Paderborn. Münster remains three points away from safety in last place. For Schalke, the next fixture is at the stadium of the season against Paderborn this coming Sunday, while Münster is scheduled to play Bielefeld a day earlier. Results from other Sunday afternoon matches included: Eintracht Braunschweig – Hertha BSC 1-1, and SpVgg Greuther Fürth – SV Darmstadt 98 3-2.
