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Match Report

Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Veltins-Arena where FC Schalke 04 play host to Bayer Leverkusen. A crowd of 19,024 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Schalke 04 are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Bayer Leverkusen appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Christian Matthäus.


0.00
FC Schalke 04 kick off and get the first half underway!
2.46
Malte Brückner sees space and advances. Malte Brückner shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Jan Berg manages to gather it comfortably.
9.10
Seeing a gap ahead, Rainer Kuzorra plays the ball forward to Oliver Helmer. Oliver Helmer knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
10.14
Rainer Kuzorra threads a neat ball through to Steffen Hamann. Steffen Hamann lofts in a cross ball towards Oliver Helmer. Oliver Helmer outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it whistles just wide of the post!
16.33
Vincenzo Breitner flicks a high ball forward to Rainer Helmer who takes it down. Showing composure, Rainer Helmer laces a through ball forward to Oliver Helmer. Oliver Helmer makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Jakob Schnellinger. Some silky footwork from Jakob Schnellinger provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
21.53
Jaime Moutinho flicks a high ball forward to Malte Brückner who takes it down. Malte Brückner flicks a high pass forward. Alec Bremner holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alec Bremner plays a one-two with Neil Ritchie and advances towards the goal... Alec Bremner strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. Alec Bremner scores for FC Schalke 04!!
27.50
Marc Charlton passes the ball forward to Alejandro Alonso. Alejandro Alonso knocks the ball forward to Alec Bremner. Alec Bremner shoots from long range. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
32.00
Rainer Kuzorra surges forward with the ball. Rainer Kuzorra sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Vincenzo Seibert gets down and covers it.
33.26
Rainer Kuzorra makes a probing pass to Steffen Hamann. Steffen Hamann knocks in a cross ball towards Oliver Helmer. Oliver Helmer connects with a diving header. Solid save from Vincenzo Seibert. What a great pair of hands!
39.58
Vincenzo Breitner makes a simple pass to Rainer Helmer. With vision, Rainer Helmer laces a through ball forward to Jakob Schnellinger. Jakob Schnellinger knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jaime Moutinho.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Schalke 04 have changed their lineup with Fabrice Carisso replacing Jonas Bräutigam. Bayer Leverkusen appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Bayer Leverkusen kick off the second half!
47.58
Alejandro Alonso takes it forward alone. Alejandro Alonso knocks in a cross ball towards Neil Ritchie. Neil Ritchie is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it is tipped over by Jan Berg.
49.27
Florent Ursule takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Some good footwork from Neil Ritchie provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
54.11
Malte Brückner controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alec Bremner. Alec Bremner shoots from long range. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
66.09
Sebastian Kneissl threads the ball through to Jakob Schnellinger. Jakob Schnellinger lofts in a cross ball towards Oliver Helmer. Oliver Helmer finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent save by Vincenzo Seibert!
67.09
Eric Jentsch flicks a high pass forward. Neil Ritchie holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Neil Ritchie knocks in a cross ball towards Alec Bremner. Alec Bremner connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Fantastic reaction save from Jan Berg!
71.46
Vincenzo Breitner flicks a high pass forward. Rainer Helmer collects the pass. Rainer Helmer threads a neat ball through to Steffen Hamann. Steffen Hamann whips in a cross ball towards Jakob Schnellinger. Jakob Schnellinger connects with a diving header. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Nice save!
75.44
Fabrice Carisso knocks the ball forward to Neil Ritchie. Neil Ritchie makes a great pass forward. Alec Bremner runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
77.42
Sebastian Kneissl threads a neat ball through to Steffen Hamann. Steffen Hamann knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Thomas Bartsch.
78.02
David Manzo flicks a high pass forward. Rainer Kuzorra collects the pass. Rainer Kuzorra threads a neat ball through to Oliver Helmer. Oliver Helmer knocks in a cross ball towards Jakob Schnellinger. Jakob Schnellinger makes a convincing header. Magnificent save by Vincenzo Seibert!
79.30
Alejandro Alonso makes a simple pass to Alec Bremner. Alec Bremner controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It curls slightly but Jan Berg manages to gather it easily.
85.42
Thomas Bartsch comes in with a late challenge on Oliver Helmer. The referee warns Thomas Bartsch to calm down! Oliver Helmer runs off the knock.
87.51
Malte Brückner controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Neil Ritchie. Neil Ritchie sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but Jan Berg is on top of his game. Nice save!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 1 vs 1
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 6 vs 6
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 3 vs 1
Offsides
Offsides: 1 vs 0
Fouls
Fouls: 1 vs 0
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 0
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 45.2054794520548 vs 54.7945205479452
Play Area
Home team third: 28.77%, Midfield: 46.58%, Away team third: 24.66%


Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Alec Bremner of FC Schalke 04

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
2. Marc Charlton (DEF)
6
6
7
6
7
9. Eric Jentsch (MID)
6
10. Neil Ritchie (ATT)
7
11. Alec Bremner (ATT)
9

6
14. Thomas Jahn (ATT)
0

1. Jan Berg (GK)
8
2. David Manzo (DEF)
6
6
6. Alfred Herve (MID)
6
8
8. Rainer Helmer (MID)
6
6
10. Oliver Helmer (ATT)
8

12. Serge Devaux (GK)
0
13. Alec Telfer (DEF)
0
14. Marc Hermann (DEF)
0