TSG 1899 Hoffenheim Beat Schalke 04 2-0

Kramaric and Bebou's Goals Lift Hoffenheim Out of Relegation Zone

Andrej Kramaric's first-half penalty and Ihlas Bebou's late strike earned TSG 1899 Hoffenheim a crucial 2-0 win over Schalke 04 on Sunday, lifting them out of the Bundesliga relegation zone.

Hoffenheim, who had lost their previous three league games, took the lead in the 32nd minute when Kramaric converted a spot-kick after Schalke defender Salif Sane was adjudged to have fouled Munas Dabbur inside the area.

The hosts dominated possession and chances throughout the match, with Kramaric hitting the post in the second half before Bebou sealed the victory with a cool finish in the 87th minute.

The win moved Hoffenheim up to 14th place in the Bundesliga standings, two points clear of the relegation playoff spot, while Schalke remain rooted to the bottom of the table, seven points from safety.

Kramaric's Penalty Puts Hoffenheim in Front

Andrej Kramaric gave Hoffenheim the lead from the penalty spot in the 32nd minute after Salif Sane was judged to have fouled Munas Dabbur inside the area.

The Croatian forward sent Schalke goalkeeper Ralf Fahrmann the wrong way with his spot-kick, giving Hoffenheim a deserved lead.

Kramaric has now scored five goals in his last five Bundesliga games and is Hoffenheim's top scorer this season with 10 goals in all competitions.

Bebou Seals the Win for Hoffenheim

Ihlas Bebou sealed the win for Hoffenheim with a cool finish in the 87th minute.

The Togolese forward latched onto a pass from Christoph Baumgartner and slotted the ball past Fahrmann into the bottom corner.

Bebou's goal was his third of the season and came at a crucial time for Hoffenheim, who had been struggling for form in recent weeks.

Hoffenheim Move Out of Relegation Zone

Hoffenheim's win over Schalke lifted them out of the Bundesliga relegation zone and up to 14th place in the standings.

The victory was Hoffenheim's first in four league games and came at a crucial time, as they had been in danger of being dragged into the relegation battle.

Schalke, on the other hand, remain rooted to the bottom of the table, seven points from safety.