Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Veltins-Arena where FC Schalke 04 play host to SpVgg Greuther Fürth. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Schalke 04 are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while SpVgg Greuther Fürth appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Alexander Masur.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Schalke 04 are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while SpVgg Greuther Fürth appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Alexander Masur.
0.00
0-0FC Schalke 04 start the game by kicking off the first half!
3.54
0-0Steven Stam flicks the ball to his team mate, Lars Turek. Lars Turek knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
10.24
0-0Leon Bartsch comes in with a late challenge on Martin Metzger. The referee calls over Leon Bartsch and shows him a yellow card! Martin Metzger runs off the knock.
12.20
Rodolfo Caracciolo comes in with a late challenge on Titus Mendez. The referee calls over Rodolfo Caracciolo and shows him a yellow card! Titus Mendez runs off the knock.
18.56
0-0With some swift thinking, Leon Bartsch plays the ball forward to Kai Diakite. Kai Diakite controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it rises well off target!
22.34
0-0Kai Diakite makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Titus Mendez. Titus Mendez shoots from outside the area. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Nice save!
26.28
Martin Metzger flicks a high pass forward. Julian Bartsch controls it well on his chest. Julian Bartsch knocks in a cross ball towards Orlando Zerdoux. Orlando Zerdoux gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
34.17
Rodolfo Caracciolo flicks a high ball forward to Martin Metzger who takes it down. Martin Metzger threads the ball through to Joseph Ipoua. Joseph Ipoua shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Good save!
44.22
0-0Martin Metzger hacks Julian Richter from behind! The referee warns Martin Metzger to calm down! Julian Richter grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Schalke 04 appear unchanged since the first half. SpVgg Greuther Fürth also appear unchanged since the first half. The SpVgg Greuther Fürth players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
SpVgg Greuther Fürth start the second half!
47.52
Martin Metzger threads the ball through to Julian Bartsch. Julian Bartsch whips in a cross ball towards Joseph Ipoua. With a superhuman jump, Joseph Ipoua connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it's a woeful effort!
48.38
Titus Mendez advances with the ball. Titus Mendez shoots from outside the area. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
49.09
0-0Julian Richter flicks a high pass forward to David Law who brings the ball under control. David Law whips in a cross ball towards Leon Bartsch. Leon Bartsch knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it is deflected wide by Julian Bartsch.
50.00
0-0Titus Mendez takes a short corner kick, passing the ball to Lars Turek. Lars Turek knocks the ball into the box. Some world-class footwork from Titus Mendez provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
51.50
Julian Bartsch makes a probing pass to Martin Metzger. Martin Metzger whips in a cross ball towards Julian Bartsch. Julian Bartsch knocks the ball goalwards with his head but slams it into the crowd!
55.39
Julian Bartsch changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Julian Bartsch whips in a cross ball towards Oliver Gleisenstein. Oliver Gleisenstein powers a header at goal but is denied by Niccolo Bolton. Excellent block.
57.04
Steven Stam threads the ball through to Julian Richter. Julian Richter sees Leon Bartsch in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Leon Bartsch lofts in a cross ball towards Kai Diakite. Kai Diakite finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but somehow Steffen Birkwald manages to keep it out.
60.28
0-0SpVgg Greuther Fürth have made 3 substitutions with Bakary Netzer replacing Niccolo Bolton, Armindo Boutabout replacing Titus Mendez and Eric Zick replacing Kai Diakite .
61.34
0-1Philipp Wilke sees a break and surges forward. Philipp Wilke sees space and advances. Philipp Wilke lofts in a cross ball towards Eric Zick. Eric Zick powers a header at goal. What a cracker!! Steffen Birkwald had no chance!! Goal for SpVgg Greuther Fürth!
69.30
Domenico Mercuri flicks a high pass forward. Martin Metzger collects the pass. Martin Metzger threads the ball through to Oliver Gleisenstein. Oliver Gleisenstein skips past Steven Stam! Oliver Gleisenstein tries a spectacular strike which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
73.52
1-1Bakary Netzer catches Martin Metzger on the ankles. The referee calls over Bakary Netzer and warns him to calm down! Martin Metzger runs off the knock.
75.14
1-1Armindo Boutabout flicks a high pass forward. Julian Richter holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Julian Richter makes a probing pass to Eric Zick but he's offside!
77.02
Martin Metzger barges into Armindo Boutabout. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Armindo Boutabout stretches but gets up unharmed.
79.46
Steven Stam deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Julian Richter. Julian Richter knocks in a cross ball towards Armindo Boutabout. Armindo Boutabout is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Fantastic reaction save from Steffen Birkwald!
81.35
Martin Metzger flicks a high pass forward. Oliver Gleisenstein collects the pass. Oliver Gleisenstein sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies just wide!
83.30
Martin Metzger hits a low pass to Julian Bartsch. Julian Bartsch threads a neat ball through to Oliver Gleisenstein. Oliver Gleisenstein knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
85.23
Farid Zemmouri catches Armindo Boutabout on the ankles. The referee brings Farid Zemmouri to one side and gives him a warning! Armindo Boutabout carries on, but is struggling a bit.
87.47
Farid Zemmouri clumsily knocks into Lars Turek. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Lars Turek runs off the knock.
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
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Oliver Gleisenstein of FC Schalke 04 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Steffen Birkwald (GK)
7
2. Domenico Mercuri (DEF)
6
3. Rodolfo Caracciolo (DEF)
5
4. Farid Zemmouri (DEF)
4
5. Patricio Gainza (DEF)
6
6. Julian Bartsch (MID)
8
7. Martin Metzger (MID)
7
8. Joseph Ipoua (ATT)
6
9. Oliver Gleisenstein (ATT)
8
10. Orlando Zerdoux (ATT)
6
11. Cesar Santos (ATT)
6
12. Vincenzo Janes (MID)
0
13. Jason Robinson (ATT)
0
14. Victor Gil (DEF)
0
1. Stephane Beutler (GK)
6
2. Philipp Wilke (DEF)
8
3. Steven Stam (DEF)
7
4. Niccolo Bolton (DEF)
6
5. David Law (MID)
6
6. Leon Bartsch (MID)
6
7. Titus Mendez (MID)
6
8. Julian Richter (MID)
7
9. Lars Turek (ATT)
6
10. Kai Diakite (ATT)
6
11. Nils Seeler (ATT)
6
12. Bakary Netzer (DEF)
6
13. Armindo Boutabout (MID)
6
14. Eric Zick (ATT)
8