Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Das Badenova-Stadion where SC Freiburg play host to FC Schalke 04. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
SC Freiburg are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while FC Schalke 04 appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Thomas Morlock.
The pitch is in poor condition.
SC Freiburg are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while FC Schalke 04 appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Thomas Morlock.
0.00
0-0FC Schalke 04 kick off and get the match underway!
3.20
0-0Augustine West hacks Armin Will from behind! The referee brings Augustine West to one side and gives him a warning! Armin Will stretches but gets up unharmed.
4.12
0-0With imagination, Armin Will plays the ball forward to Oliver Gleisenstein. Oliver Gleisenstein knocks the ball forward to Aimo Voria. Aimo Voria knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
6.19
0-0Oliver Gleisenstein chips the ball to his team mate, Aimo Voria. Aimo Voria plays a one-two with Philipp Helmer and advances towards the goal... Some good footwork from Aimo Voria provides some space. He shoots at goal but Roman Myshchenko is on top of it.
8.54
Ashley Potts flicks a high ball forward to Francisco Siri Venegas who takes it down. Francisco Siri Venegas chips the ball to his team mate, Darl Van Der Sar. Darl Van Der Sar rushes past Alexander Friedmann! Darl Van Der Sar cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Well saved!
10.26
Nicolas Birnbaum barges into Philipp Lorenz. Nicolas Birnbaum is given a warning by the referee! Philipp Lorenz runs off the knock.
12.30
1-0Philipp Lorenz flicks a high pass forward. Darl Van Der Sar collects the pass. Darl Van Der Sar knocks in a cross ball towards Igor Beschastnykh. Igor Beschastnykh connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
15.12
Tyson Melia flicks a high pass forward. Francisco Siri Venegas controls it well on his chest. Francisco Siri Venegas passes the ball forward to Philipp Lorenz. Philipp Lorenz plays a scrappy one-two with Francisco Siri Venegas and advances towards the goal... Philipp Lorenz rockets a shot on goal. Tomas Moutinho is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
20.42
Nicolas Birnbaum flicks a high ball forward to Niccol˜ Piovani who takes it down. Niccol˜ Piovani knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
26.01
2-0Oliver Gleisenstein controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Philipp Helmer. Philipp Helmer shoots from 25 yards but it rises well off target!
32.12
Oliver Gleisenstein flicks the ball to his team mate, Niccol˜ Piovani. Niccol˜ Piovani shoots from distance but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
34.05
Ashley Potts pushes up the pitch. Ashley Potts flicks a high pass forward. Augustine West collects the pass. Augustine West shoots from 20 yards. Superb reactions from Tomas Moutinho. What a save!
38.31
Francisco Siri Venegas makes a simple pass to Philipp Lorenz. Philipp Lorenz sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It curls slightly but Tomas Moutinho manages to gather it.
42.16
Nicolas Birnbaum hits a low pass to Niccol˜ Piovani. Niccol˜ Piovani sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. SC Freiburg appear unchanged since the first half. FC Schalke 04 also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
SC Freiburg kick off!
49.00
Hannes Babbel threads a neat ball through to Aimo Voria. Aimo Voria shoots from 20 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
53.25
2-0Nils Riemann comes in with a late challenge on Martin Galli. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Martin Galli runs off the knock.
55.07
2-0Oliver Gleisenstein makes a probing pass to Philipp Helmer. Philipp Helmer threads the ball through to Aimo Voria but he's offside!
60.27
2-0SC Freiburg have made 2 substitutions with Neil Glass replacing Darl Van Der Sar and Petri Bergkamp replacing Francisco Siri Venegas .
61.31
Petri Bergkamp knocks the ball forward to Igor Beschastnykh. Igor Beschastnykh skips past Armin Will! Igor Beschastnykh muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it flies well off target!
67.38
Nils Riemann hits a low pass to Oliver Gleisenstein. Oliver Gleisenstein deftly passes the ball to Niccol˜ Piovani, releasing him through on goal. Niccol˜ Piovani muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it is miles over!
69.01
Petri Bergkamp deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Martin Galli. Martin Galli lofts in a cross ball towards Philipp Lorenz. Philipp Lorenz is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Tomas Moutinho with no chance!! Goal for SC Freiburg!
72.23
Philipp Lorenz threads a neat ball through to Neil Glass. Neil Glass deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Augustine West but the linesman indicates offside!
77.52
FC Schalke 04 have made 2 substitutions with Nicola Carlo Bertarelli replacing Aimo Voria and Pascal Busse replacing Philipp Helmer .
79.04
Nicolas Birnbaum sees Niccol˜ Piovani in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Niccol˜ Piovani controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Pascal Busse through on goal. Pascal Busse takes a shot at goal but slams it into the crowd!
85.10
Oliver Gleisenstein controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nicola Carlo Bertarelli. Nicola Carlo Bertarelli knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Roman Myshchenko who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Igor Beschastnykh 12 Philipp Lorenz 15, 69 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Roman Myshchenko (GK)
6
2. Dmitri Kiriakov (DEF)
6
3. Ashley Potts (DEF)
7
4. Tyson Melia (DEF)
6
5. Drazen Boban (DEF)
6
6. Philipp Lorenz (MID)
9
7. Francisco Siri Venegas (MID)
7
8. Darl Van Der Sar (ATT)
7
9. Igor Beschastnykh (ATT)
8
10. Martin Galli (ATT)
7
11. Augustine West (ATT)
6
12. Sol Lawton (MID)
0
13. Neil Glass (MID)
6
14. Petri Bergkamp (ATT)
6
1. Tomas Moutinho (GK)
7
2. Armin Will (DEF)
6
3. Alexander Friedmann (DEF)
6
4. Nils Riemann (DEF)
6
5. Hannes Babbel (MID)
6
6. Oliver Gleisenstein (MID)
7
7. Nicolas Birnbaum (MID)
6
8. Jerome Vellas (MID)
6
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)
6
14. Pascal Busse (DEF)
6