Match Report
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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 DSC Arminia Bielefeld. A crowd of 8,590 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both FC Schalke 04 and DSC Arminia Bielefeld are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Christian Schnellinger.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both FC Schalke 04 and DSC Arminia Bielefeld are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Christian Schnellinger.
0.00
0-0FC Schalke 04 start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.33
0-0Matthias Linke sees a break and surges forward. Matthias Linke knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
6.24
Tom van der Linden knocks the ball forward to Sergio Soares. Sergio Soares knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Dietmar Busse.
8.08
0-0Linus Klinsmann surges forward with the ball. Linus Klinsmann lofts in a cross ball towards Sergio Soares. Sergio Soares flicks the ball with his head but it flies just wide!
10.19
1-0Kai Schacht threads a neat ball through to Ivan Fernandez. Ivan Fernandez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Matthias Linke. Matthias Linke makes a probing pass between the defence to Nikolas Krüger. Nikolas Krüger comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 12 yards out. It's there!! Arno Knapp has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
15.13
Oliver Wallner threads a neat ball through to Sergio Soares. Sergio Soares threads a neat ball through to Nikolas Krüger. Nikolas Krüger shoots from long range. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
18.07
Linus Klinsmann flicks a high pass forward. Matthias Linke holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Matthias Linke knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Dietmar Busse.
20.39
2-0Oliver Wallner passes the ball forward to Matthias Linke. Matthias Linke kicks a strong pass forward to Tom van der Linden. Tom van der Linden whips in a cross ball towards Sergio Soares. Sergio Soares whips the ball goalwards with his head but Arno Knapp reads it well. Good keeping!
24.11
Henry Kasper threads the ball through to Thomas Schröder. Thomas Schröder shoots from 25 yards. Magnificent save by Pascal Borchard!
26.55
With imagination, Eric Nahrstedt laces a through ball forward to Noel Brooking. Noel Brooking knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
27.26
Thomas Schröder knocks the ball forward to Said Jongen. Said Jongen controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
42.54
Simon Zimmermann kicks a strong pass forward to Thomas Schröder. Thomas Schröder threads a neat ball through to Hannes Klinsmann. Hannes Klinsmann shoots from 20 yards. Pascal Borchard is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
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. DSC Arminia Bielefeld also appear unchanged since the first half. The DSC Arminia Bielefeld players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The whistle blows and DSC Arminia Bielefeld kick off!
53.29
Simon Zimmermann flicks a high pass forward. Hannes Klinsmann holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Hannes Klinsmann hits a low pass to Thomas Schröder. Thomas Schröder shoots from 20 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
54.24
Ivan Fernandez makes a probing pass to Tom van der Linden. Tom van der Linden knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
57.41
Thomas Schröder runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Thomas Schröder controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
60.52
2-1FC Schalke 04 have made a substitution with Dietmar Dehm replacing Sergio Soares .
67.56
2-1Dietmar Busse clumsily knocks into Albrecht Hoeness. Dietmar Busse is given a warning by the referee! Albrecht Hoeness stretches but gets up unharmed.
69.53
Ivan Fernandez makes a beautiful solo run. Ivan Fernandez whips in a cross ball towards Dietmar Dehm. Dietmar Dehm makes a convincing header but it rises well off target!
85.30
Simon Zimmermann passes the ball forward to Said Jongen. Said Jongen flicks a high ball forward to Hannes Klinsmann who takes it down. Hannes Klinsmann shoots from long range but it slams into the crowd!
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
| Nikolas Krüger 10, 15 | Hannes Klinsmann 43 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Nikolas Krüger of FC Schalke 04 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Pascal Borchard (GK)
6
2. Oliver Wallner (DEF)
6
3. Nils Röhlig (DEF)
6
4. Albrecht Hoeness (DEF)
6
5. Kai Schacht (DEF)
6
6. Linus Klinsmann (MID)
6
7. Ivan Fernandez (MID)
7
8. Matthias Linke (MID)
8
9. Tom van der Linden (MID)
6
10. Sergio Soares (ATT)
7
11. Nikolas Krüger (ATT)
9
12. Dietmar Dehm (MID)
6
13. Philipp Cziommer (ATT)
0
14. Stephen Liddell (ATT)
0
1. Arno Knapp (GK)
6
2. Dietmar Busse (DEF)
6
3. Simon Müller (DEF)
6
4. Simon Zimmermann (DEF)
6
5. Eric Nahrstedt (DEF)
6
6. Henry Kasper (MID)
6
7. Matthias Hollmer (MID)
6
8. Thomas Schröder (MID)
7
9. Noel Brooking (MID)
6
10. Hannes Klinsmann (ATT)
8
11. Said Jongen (ATT)
6
12. Florian Eder (ATT)
0
13. Hauke Arnold (GK)
0
14. Moritz Kistner (ATT)
0