Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Veltins-Arena where FC Schalke 04 play host to FC Köln. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both FC Schalke 04 and FC Köln are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Paul Neudecker.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both FC Schalke 04 and FC Köln are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Paul Neudecker.
0.00
0-0FC Köln kick off the first half!
2.46
0-0Stefan Polheim makes an attacking run forward. Stefan Polheim finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies well off target!
3.18
Moritz Klinsmann arcs the ball upfield. Bakary Polheim controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
4.47
Julian Brückner runs straight at the opposition's defence. Julian Brückner finds some space and shoots from distance but it misses the target by a large margin!
6.53
0-0Stefan Polheim threads the ball through to Jan Völler. Jan Völler makes a probing pass to Julian Brückner but he's offside!
8.15
Gerhard Neuhaus kicks a strong pass forward to Dietmar Dehm. Dietmar Dehm flicks a high ball forward to Sergio Soares who takes it down. Sergio Soares shoots from 25 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
10.31
Bakary Thielemann flicks a high ball forward to Julian Brückner who takes it down. Julian Brückner makes a probing pass to Jan Völler. Jan Völler shoots from outside the area. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. FC Köln are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
18.17
Ivan Fernandez flicks a high ball forward to Alberto Gento who takes it down. Alberto Gento advances inside the box! Alberto Gento rockets a shot on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
21.04
0-0Gerhard Neuhaus plays the ball forward to Jonas Metzger. Jonas Metzger controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Guillaume Kanoute. Guillaume Kanoute lofts in a cross ball towards Ivan Fernandez. Ivan Fernandez makes a looping header on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
28.29
Ivan Fernandez flicks a high pass forward. Dietmar Dehm holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Dietmar Dehm plays the ball forward to Sergio Soares. Sergio Soares controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
30.15
Stefan Polheim takes a long throw-in. Martin Smithe flicks a high pass forward. Uwe Hässler collects the pass. Uwe Hässler shoots from 25 yards but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
36.49
0-0There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
39.23
Jonas Metzger makes a simple pass to Sergio Soares. Sergio Soares knocks in a cross ball towards Guillaume Kanoute. Guillaume Kanoute connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
45.00
Simon Sparwasser threads a neat ball through to Jonas Metzger. Jonas Metzger advances with the ball. Jonas Metzger controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's a woeful effort!
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. FC Köln also appear unchanged since the first half. The FC Schalke 04 players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
FC Schalke 04 start the second half!
49.13
Gerhard Neuhaus plays the ball forward to Jonas Metzger. Jonas Metzger sees Dietmar Dehm in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Dietmar Dehm whips in a cross ball towards Guillaume Kanoute. Guillaume Kanoute whips the ball goalwards with his head but it's a lousy effort!
55.24
Simon Sparwasser deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jonas Metzger. Jonas Metzger controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Guillaume Kanoute. Guillaume Kanoute lofts in a cross ball towards Alberto Gento. Alberto Gento gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
60.06
0-0FC Schalke 04 have made 3 substitutions with George Mentink replacing Gerhard Neuhaus, Neil Mcallister replacing Ivan Fernandez and Marcos Diaz replacing Guillaume Kanoute .
63.11
George Mentink flicks a high pass forward. Oliver Wallner collects the pass. Oliver Wallner deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Neil Mcallister. Neil Mcallister shoots from 20 yards. Solid save from Torsten Klimek. What a great pair of hands!
65.18
Julian Brückner makes an attacking run forward. Julian Brückner shoots from 20 yards but Pascal Borchard is on top of it.
69.51
0-1Sebastian Overath decides to run forward with the ball. Sebastian Overath flicks a high pass forward. Jan Völler controls it well on his chest. Jan Völler knocks in a cross ball towards Anselmo Sarli. Anselmo Sarli outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
75.05
Neil Mcallister flicks a high pass forward. Dietmar Dehm comfortably collects the pass. Dietmar Dehm lofts in a cross ball towards Alberto Gento. Alberto Gento beats his man to it with a header. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
78.55
Stefan Polheim sees a break and surges forward. Stefan Polheim shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
81.01
Moritz Klinsmann flicks a high ball forward to Anselmo Sarli who takes it down. Anselmo Sarli shoots from outside the area. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
85.31
Martin Smithe makes a simple pass to Stefan Polheim. Stefan Polheim controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Uwe Hässler. Uwe Hässler deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jan Völler but the linesman indicates offside!
87.20
Torsten Polheim kicks a strong pass forward to Marcos Diaz. Marcos Diaz shoots from 25 yards but it slams into the crowd!
89.34
Simon Sparwasser plays the ball forward to Jonas Metzger. Jonas Metzger kicks a strong pass forward to Marcos Diaz. Marcos Diaz rushes past Sebastian Overath! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Marcos Diaz provides some space. He rifles a shot at goal but Torsten Klimek is on top of it.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
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Fouls
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Scorers
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Pascal Borchard (GK)
6
2. Gerhard Neuhaus (DEF)
7
3. Simon Sparwasser (DEF)
7
4. Oliver Wallner (DEF)
6
5. Torsten Polheim (DEF)
7
6. Jonas Metzger (MID)
8
7. Ivan Fernandez (MID)
7
8. Dietmar Dehm (MID)
8
9. Guillaume Kanoute (ATT)
6
10. Sergio Soares (ATT)
6
11. Alberto Gento (ATT)
9
12. George Mentink (DEF)
6
13. Neil Mcallister (MID)
7
14. Marcos Diaz (ATT)
7
1. Torsten Klimek (GK)
8
2. Moritz Klinsmann (DEF)
6
3. Sebastian Overath (DEF)
7
4. Martin Smithe (DEF)
6
5. Bakary Thielemann (DEF)
6
6. Anselmo Sarli (MID)
9
7. Stefan Polheim (MID)
8
8. Julian Brückner (MID)
8
9. Uwe Hässler (ATT)
6
10. Jan Völler (ATT)
8
11. Bakary Polheim (ATT)
6
12. Carlos Marcos (MID)
0
13. Regillio Brunswijk (ATT)
0
14. Paul Riza (MID)
0