Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
Rain lashes down heavily here at Veltins-Arena where FC Schalke 04 play host to Hertha BSC. A crowd of 20,647 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Schalke 04 are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Hertha BSC appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Markus Overath.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Schalke 04 are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Hertha BSC appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Markus Overath.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with FC Schalke 04 kicking off!
2.48
0-0Nils Riemann sees Niccol˜ Piovani in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Niccol˜ Piovani puts a great ball through. Philipp Helmer runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
4.19
0-0Florian Hermann threads the ball through to Uwe Sachs. Uwe Sachs finds some space and shoots from distance. Fantastic reaction save from Tomas Moutinho!
6.34
0-0Stephen James hacks Armin Will from behind! Stephen James is shown the yellow card! Armin Will runs off the knock.
12.50
0-0Nicolas Birnbaum kicks a strong pass forward to Aimo Voria. Aimo Voria plays a quick one-two with Michael Den Turk and rushes in on goal... Arno Kühn comes in with a late challenge on Aimo Voria. Aimo Voria appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
15.16
0-0Jerome Vellas deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Philipp Helmer. Philipp Helmer shoots from outside the area but it flies just wide!
16.15
Florian Hermann hits a low pass to Stephen James. Stephen James knocks in a cross ball towards Uwe Sachs. Uwe Sachs powers a header at goal but it's well over the bar!
18.27
Florian Hermann deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Oliver Bräutigam. Oliver Bräutigam shoots from 20 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
20.26
Uwe Sachs chips the ball to his team mate, Frank Scharrenburg. Frank Scharrenburg threads the ball through to Stephen James but he's offside!
26.21
Nico Zimmermann threads a neat ball through to Stephen James. Stephen James tries a spectacular long range effort. Solid save from Tomas Moutinho. What a great pair of hands!
27.58
0-1Without breaking stride, Rainer Seeler plays the ball forward to Florian Hermann. Without breaking stride, Florian Hermann plays the ball forward to Oliver Bräutigam. Oliver Bräutigam advances inside the box! Oliver Bräutigam cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
34.36
With vision, Uwe Sachs plays the ball forward to Florian Hermann. Florian Hermann shoots from 20 yards. Wonderful reactions from Tomas Moutinho keeps it out!
42.15
Nicolas Birnbaum controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Niccol˜ Piovani. Niccol˜ Piovani shoots from outside the area but it's a lousy effort!
44.02
Uwe Sachs flicks the ball to his team mate, Florian Hermann. Florian Hermann sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
45.00
With great vision, Michael Den Turk plays the ball forward to Niccol˜ Piovani. Niccol˜ Piovani plays a one-two with Philipp Helmer and advances towards the goal... Arno Kühn barges into Niccol˜ Piovani. Penalty not given!!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Schalke 04 appear unchanged since the first half. Hertha BSC also appear unchanged since the first half. The Hertha BSC players look more relaxed than they were earlier in the game.
45.00
The whistle blows and Hertha BSC kick off!
49.21
Rainer Seeler takes it forward alone. Rainer Seeler passes the ball forward to Uwe Sachs. Uwe Sachs plays a quick one-two with Florian Hermann and rushes in on goal... Uwe Sachs muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
54.17
Nico Zimmermann passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Frank Scharrenburg. Frank Scharrenburg makes a simple pass to Stephen James. Stephen James threads the ball through into the box. Armin Will barges into Florian Hermann. Penalty not given!!
55.47
Michael Den Turk threads a neat ball through to Philipp Helmer. Philipp Helmer plays a quick one-two with Aimo Voria and rushes in on goal... Philipp Helmer comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. It's miles wide!
57.32
Jerome Vellas changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Jerome Vellas shoots from 25 yards but it's a lousy effort!
60.12
Nico Zimmermann makes a probing pass to Uwe Sachs. Uwe Sachs runs straight at the opposition's defence. Uwe Sachs rushes past Nils Riemann! Some silky footwork from Uwe Sachs provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but somehow Tomas Moutinho manages to keep it out.
66.27
Alex Telfer flicks a high pass forward to Florian Hermann who brings the ball under control. Florian Hermann hits a low pass to Uwe Sachs. Uwe Sachs whips in a cross ball towards Frank Scharrenburg. Frank Scharrenburg makes a looping header on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
69.02
Alexander Friedmann flicks a high pass forward to Niccol˜ Piovani who brings the ball under control. Niccol˜ Piovani shoots from outside the area. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
72.05
Armin Will flicks a high pass forward. Alexander Friedmann holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alexander Friedmann chips the ball to his team mate, Philipp Helmer. Philipp Helmer shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
77.25
0-1FC Schalke 04 have made 2 substitutions with Nicola Carlo Bertarelli replacing Aimo Voria and Pascal Busse replacing Philipp Helmer .Hertha BSC have made 3 substitutions with Steve Mckay replacing Stephen James, Kevin Köpke replacing Alex Telfer and Malcolm Cole replacing Rainer Seeler .
79.21
Michael Den Turk changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Michael Den Turk lofts in a cross ball towards Jerome Vellas. Jerome Vellas connects with a diving header but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
81.19
With a delightful solo run, Nicolas Birnbaum stretches the opposition's defence. Nicolas Birnbaum shoots from long range but is denied by Abassi Basto. Excellent save.
84.46
Kevin Köpke surges forward with the ball. Kevin Köpke sees Frank Scharrenburg in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Frank Scharrenburg shoots from 20 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
85.14
Oliver Gleisenstein picks a pass forward to Nicola Carlo Bertarelli. Nicola Carlo Bertarelli skips past Nico Zimmermann! Nicola Carlo Bertarelli tries a spectacular strike but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
90.00
0-1Nicola Carlo Bertarelli barges into Nico Zimmermann. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Nico Zimmermann grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
90.00
0-1There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
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Scorers
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Tomas Moutinho (GK)
8
2. Armin Will (DEF)
6
3. Alexander Friedmann (DEF)
6
4. Nils Riemann (DEF)
6
5. Oliver Gleisenstein (MID)
6
6. Nicolas Birnbaum (MID)
8
7. Jerome Vellas (MID)
6
8. Michael Den Turk (MID)
7
9. Philipp Helmer (ATT)
6
10. Aimo Voria (ATT)
6
11. Niccol˜ Piovani (ATT)
6
12. Alexander Rummenigge (GK)
0
13. Nicola Carlo Bertarelli (GK)
5
14. Pascal Busse (DEF)
6
1. Abassi Basto (GK)
6
2. Rainer Seeler (DEF)
6
3. Arno Kühn (DEF)
6
4. Nico Zimmermann (DEF)
6
5. Alex Telfer (DEF)
6
6. Florian Hermann (MID)
8
7. Uwe Sachs (MID)
8
8. Oliver Bräutigam (ATT)
8
9. Frank Scharrenburg (ATT)
6
10. Stefan Ritzinger (ATT)
6
11. Stephen James (ATT)
6
12. Steve Mckay (GK)
6
13. Kevin Köpke (DEF)
6
14. Malcolm Cole (DEF)
6