“FC Schalke 04’s Marius Bülter Scores Latest Goal in Bundesliga History with Last-Minute Penalty Kick Victory Against FSV Mainz 05”

FC Schalke 04’s late luck with the 3-2 win at FSV Mainz 05 on Friday evening is evidenced by a record: Marius Bülter converted the penalty kick 101 minutes and 13 seconds into play. According to the statistics service provider Opta, the 30-year-old striker scored the latest goal in the Bundesliga since detailed statistics began to be recorded in 2004/2005.

“A lot of training, and it wasn’t my first penalty that I shot,” said the 30-year-old on the DAZN streaming service about his nerves of steel at this point in the game. With the success, Schalke got three important points in the fight against relegation.

The more than ten-minute overtime was the result of numerous stoppages, including 22 fouls and 12 corner kicks. In addition, there is a trend towards longer stoppage times in most football leagues.

The late penalty whistle was the result of a much-discussed decision by referee Matthias Jöllenbeck, who awarded the penalty after a review by VAR and a period of reflection on the screen. In the duel between substitute Anthony Caci and Bülter, both players initially pulled on their jerseys until Bülter fell. After the final whistle, Mainz protested loudly against the referee’s decision.