Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Stadion an der Hamburger Straße where Eintracht Braunschweig play host to FC Schalke 04. A crowd of 9,609 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Eintracht Braunschweig are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while FC Schalke 04 appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Marcel Frieser.
The pitch is in good condition.
Eintracht Braunschweig are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while FC Schalke 04 appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Marcel Frieser.
0.00
0-0FC Schalke 04 kick off and get the first half underway!
4.42
0-0Neil Mcallister knocks the ball to his team mate, Ivan Fernandez. Ivan Fernandez plays a scrappy one-two with Jonas Metzger and stumbles forward towards the goal... Ivan Fernandez looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. It's miles wide!
6.57
0-0Nicolas Breitner clumsily knocks into Alberto Gento. Nicolas Breitner is warned by the referee! Alberto Gento hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
14.15
Torsten Polheim kicks a strong pass forward to Neil Mcallister. Neil Mcallister flicks a high pass forward. Guillaume Kanoute collects the pass. Guillaume Kanoute knocks in a cross ball towards Marcos Diaz. Marcos Diaz is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
16.44
Jonas Metzger advances with the ball. Jonas Metzger shoots from 20 yards but it is shockingly off target!
18.19
0-0Eric Bischoff chips the ball to his team mate, Steffen Thielemann. Steffen Thielemann knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Torsten Polheim.
24.08
0-0Nils Schöll surges forward with the ball. Nils Schöll kicks a strong pass forward to Steffen Thielemann but the referee indicates it's offside!
26.54
Alex Davidson catches Ivan Fernandez on the ankles. Alex Davidson is warned by the referee! Ivan Fernandez stretches but gets up unharmed.
30.14
André Feliciano kicks a strong pass forward to Ivan Fernandez. Ivan Fernandez flicks a high pass forward to Guillaume Kanoute who brings the ball under control. Guillaume Kanoute shoots from 25 yards but it is shockingly off target!
42.07
Alex Davidson flicks a high pass forward. Ger Taks collects the pass. Ger Taks finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Eintracht Braunschweig are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
44.46
1-0Eric Bischoff makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alex Davidson. Alex Davidson rushes past George Mentink! Some silky footwork from Alex Davidson provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Eintracht Braunschweig appear unchanged since the first half. FC Schalke 04 also appear unchanged since the first half. The FC Schalke 04 players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The whistle blows and Eintracht Braunschweig kick off!
47.12
Neil Mcallister takes it forward alone. Neil Mcallister sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
48.44
Jonas Metzger controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Marcos Diaz. Marcos Diaz shoots from 25 yards but it flies just wide!
51.35
1-0Neil Mcallister plays the ball forward to Jonas Metzger. Jonas Metzger controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Excellent save!
60.54
1-0FC Schalke 04 have made 2 substitutions with Oliver Wallner replacing Gerhard Neuhaus and Stephen Liddell replacing Marcos Diaz .
63.49
Eric Bischoff threads a neat ball through to Ger Taks. Ger Taks controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Steffen Thielemann. Steffen Thielemann shoots from long range but it is shockingly off target!
66.28
Ivan Fernandez flicks a high pass forward to Stephen Liddell who brings the ball under control. Stephen Liddell shoots from 25 yards his aim is horrendously poor!
72.49
André Feliciano flicks a high pass forward. Guillaume Kanoute controls it well on his chest. Guillaume Kanoute shoots from outside the area. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
77.46
Leon Dittmann flicks a high pass forward. Ger Taks holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ger Taks knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
79.05
Seeing a gap ahead, Oliver Wallner plays the ball forward to Neil Mcallister. Neil Mcallister threads a neat ball through to Ivan Fernandez. Ivan Fernandez tries a spectacular long range effort but Seyni Anolfo reads it well. Superb keeping!
84.09
George Mentink deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Neil Mcallister. Neil Mcallister threads a neat ball through to Guillaume Kanoute. Guillaume Kanoute controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Alberto Gento through on goal. Alberto Gento muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
89.27
André Feliciano knocks the ball forward to Jonas Metzger. Jonas Metzger makes a beautiful solo run. Jonas Metzger knocks in a cross ball towards Guillaume Kanoute. Guillaume Kanoute gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. What a cracker!! Seyni Anolfo had no chance!! Goal for FC Schalke 04!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Alex Davidson 44 | Guillaume Kanoute 72, 89 Alberto Gento 84 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Guillaume Kanoute of FC Schalke 04 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Seyni Anolfo (GK)
6
2. Philipp Schulze (DEF)
6
3. Nicolas Breitner (DEF)
6
4. Leon Breyer (DEF)
6
5. Samir Roth (DEF)
6
6. Leon Dittmann (MID)
6
7. Alex Davidson (MID)
8
8. Eric Bischoff (MID)
7
9. Nils Schöll (MID)
6
10. Ger Taks (ATT)
6
11. Steffen Thielemann (ATT)
6
12. Albrecht Kühn (DEF)
0
13. Eric Hendriks (DEF)
0
14. Simon Helmer (ATT)
0
1. Pascal Borchard (GK)
6
2. George Mentink (DEF)
6
3. André Feliciano (DEF)
7
4. Gerhard Neuhaus (DEF)
6
5. Torsten Polheim (DEF)
6
6. Neil Mcallister (MID)
7
7. Ivan Fernandez (MID)
6
8. Jonas Metzger (MID)
8
9. Guillaume Kanoute (ATT)
9
10. Alberto Gento (ATT)
7
11. Marcos Diaz (ATT)
6
12. Oliver Wallner (DEF)
6
13. Dietmar Dehm (MID)
0
14. Stephen Liddell (ATT)
6