Ghana star Kevin-Prince Boateng scored the match-winner for Schalke 04 in their 2-1 home win over Wolfsburg who finished the game with ten men in the Bundesliga on Saturday.

The 26-year-old struck in the 81st minute to give the spoils to Schalke at the Veltins Arena as the Royal Blues cruised to a sensational a narrow win.

He was replaced five minutes later by Kaan Ayhan.

Boateng had earlier in the first half set up Felipe Santana for the opening goal after flicking a header to the South American.

After Wolfsburg had a man sent off during the game, Schalke made their numerical advantage count as Boateng struck in a well composed effort ten minutes from time to seal the win for his side.