Winning start for Schalke
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- Category: Champions League
Schalke opened their Champions League campaign with a 2-1 victory over Olympiakos in a closely-fought game in Greece.
Benedikt Howedes headed the German side in front four minutes before half-time and, after Djamel Abdoun equalised, Klaas Jan Huntelaar grabbed what proved to be the winner.
The Holland striker then missed a penalty but his side nevertheless made a winning start in Group B.
In a quiet first 15 minutes, Paulo Machado had the only effort of note but Kyriakos Papadopoulos blocked.
Huntelaar threatened for Schalke before the two teams traded free-kicks, Jose Holebas shooting wide for the hosts before Schalke's Tranquillo Barnetta struck one into the wall.
Rafik Djebbour headed Machado's corner wide before Pablo Contreras blocked
