Olympiakos 1-2 Schalke (09/18)

Schalke beat Olympiakos. Huntelaar Schalke sealed the win, but failed to execute a penalty to increase the advantage.

Schalke started the Champions League with a convincing results after defeating host Olympiakos 2-1 at the Stadio Georgios Karaiskaki Piraues, in a Group B match on Wednesday (19/9).

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The Royal Blues are not daunted by the support of the home fans, known not friendly with the visitors. Schalke remained demonstrate offensive game to offset agresvitas Olympiakos.

Paulo Machado was making threats in the Schalke defense when the game five minutes walk. But the attack was rewarded Kyriakos Papadopoulos against his former club.

Papadopoulos actually already Olympiakos goalkeeper in the 38th minute. However, the referee annulled a goal, because the player is considered to be of Greek origin first violation.

However, Schalke finally silenced the home fans lapse three minutes later. Jefferson Farfan corner kick header Benedikt Howedes forwarded to the opposing goal. 1-0 to Schalke.

Olympiakos were behind a goal to try to raise their game in the second round. But Schalke were the first to threaten through Tranquillo Barnetta. But his shot was over the goalkeeper Balazs Megyeri.

Camp host cheered with delight as they finally equalized in the 58th minute. After receiving feedback Rafik Djebbour, Djamel Abdoun hard kick that can not be dammed Lars Unnerstall.

It's just the host excitement did not last long. Interval of one minute later, Schalke again outperformed Olympiakos. The team made a fast attack force Megyeri Huub Stevens picked up the ball from his net kick Klaas-Jan Huntelaar who received feedback Lewis Holtby.

Schalke should have successfully extended their lead in the 61st minute, after a penalty following a foul on Baretta Kostas Manolas. But Huntelaar who failed to execute their duties well, as his shot hit the right post.

Olympiakos are trying to equalize pressing the Schalke defense. Opportunity acquired Ariel Ibagaza and Machado, but not menemusi target. 2-1 score lasted until the long whistle is blown by the referee.

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