The history of Schalke 04
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1992–2005
Eurofighters, heartbreak and a new arena
Jens Lehmann heads Schalke level in the derby
Goalkeeper Jens Lehmann rescues a 2–2 draw for Schalke at Borussia Dortmund with a stoppage-time header on December 19, 1997.
He becomes the first Bundesliga goalkeeper to score from open play. Thomas Linke flicks on Olaf Thon’s corner and Lehmann heads the equaliser at the Westfalenstadion. The goal is voted Germany’s Goal of the Month for December 1997.
