Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Merck-Stadion am Böllenfalltor where SV Darmstadt 98 play FC Schalke 04 in this league cup game. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
SV Darmstadt 98 are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while FC Schalke 04 appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Samir Geis.
The pitch is in poor condition.
SV Darmstadt 98 are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while FC Schalke 04 appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Samir Geis.
0.00
0-0SV Darmstadt 98 kick off and get the match underway!
4.14
0-0With vision, Gavin Bowyer laces a weighted ball forward to Orlando Zerdoux. Orlando Zerdoux lofts in a cross ball towards Oliver Gleisenstein. With a superhuman jump, Oliver Gleisenstein connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it is tipped over by Philipp Raff.
5.31
0-0Corner kick to FC Schalke 04. Julian Bartsch plays it short to Oliver Gleisenstein. Oliver Gleisenstein flicks the ball on with his first touch. Jason Robinson makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it is shockingly off target!
6.27
0-0Cristián Sáez makes a probing pass to Leonardo Cabrera. Leonardo Cabrera flicks a high pass forward. Mickael Savigny holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Mickael Savigny skips past Sylvain Lowe! Mickael Savigny shoots from just inside the box but it's a woeful effort!
10.34
0-0Gavin Bowyer barges into Leonardo Cabrera. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Leonardo Cabrera grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
15.54
1-0Leonardo Cabrera sees Neil Best in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Neil Best lofts in a cross ball towards Mickael Savigny. Mickael Savigny connects with a diving header. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
18.01
Oliver Gleisenstein flicks a high pass forward. Jason Robinson holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jason Robinson knocks in a cross ball towards Orlando Zerdoux. Orlando Zerdoux makes a convincing header. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Nice keeping!
20.09
Samir Pfeiffer advances with the ball. Samir Pfeiffer hits a low pass to Neil Best. Neil Best shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Great save!
22.39
Amine Bouyoucef flicks a high pass forward to Gavin Bowyer who brings the ball under control. Gavin Bowyer advances with the ball. Gavin Bowyer shoots from 25 yards but Philipp Raff reads it well. Fabulous stop!
26.28
Amine Bouyoucef flicks a high pass forward. Julian Bartsch controls it well on his chest. Julian Bartsch controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jason Robinson. Jason Robinson lofts in a cross ball towards Gavin Bowyer. Gavin Bowyer shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it is tipped over by Philipp Raff.
27.03
Gavin Bowyer takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the far post. Jason Robinson rockets a shot on goal but it flies just off target!
28.52
Aniello Taibi chips the ball to his team mate, Mickael Savigny. Mickael Savigny lofts in a cross ball towards Neil Best. Neil Best makes a convincing header but is denied by Alex Nyarko. Excellent save.
30.12
Cristián Sáez flicks a high pass forward to Mickael Savigny who brings the ball under control. Mickael Savigny runs straight at the defence! Mickael Savigny makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Alex Nyarko gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
32.51
1-0Leonardo Cabrera threads a neat ball through to Colin Hendry. Colin Hendry knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Julian Bartsch.
34.03
Julian Bartsch sees Jason Robinson in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jason Robinson shoots from distance but Philipp Raff is on top of his game. Excellent save!
36.47
1-0Gavin Bowyer clumsily knocks into Colin Hendry. The referee calls over Gavin Bowyer and warns him to calm down! Colin Hendry runs off the knock.
39.55
1-0Sylvain Lowe knocks the ball forward to Juan-Carlos Zamora. Juan-Carlos Zamora sees Gavin Bowyer in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gavin Bowyer kicks a strong pass forward to Jason Robinson but the referee indicates it's offside!
40.26
Julian Bartsch flicks a high pass forward. Oliver Gleisenstein holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Oliver Gleisenstein shoots from distance. Philipp Raff gathers the ball up comfortably. Great keeping!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. SV Darmstadt 98 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
FC Schalke 04 kick off and get the second half underway!
47.45
Patricio Gainza flicks a high pass forward. Julian Bartsch collects the pass. Julian Bartsch plays the ball forward to Jason Robinson. Jason Robinson rushes past Cristián Sáez! Some silky footwork from Jason Robinson provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
48.53
With some swift thinking, Samir Pfeiffer plays the ball forward to Aniello Taibi. With intelligent vision, Aniello Taibi laces a weighted ball forward to Jorge Teixeira. Jorge Teixeira shoots from 20 yards which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
53.06
2-0Julian Bartsch threads a neat ball through to Orlando Zerdoux. Orlando Zerdoux lofts in a cross ball towards Oliver Gleisenstein. Oliver Gleisenstein makes a convincing header but is denied by Frode Holm. Excellent block.
55.18
Gavin Bowyer sees a break and surges forward. Gavin Bowyer whips in a cross ball towards Oliver Gleisenstein. Oliver Gleisenstein makes a convincing header but it misses the target by a large margin!
59.19
Sylvain Lowe breaks forward. Sylvain Lowe makes a probing pass to Lennart Borchard. Lennart Borchard knocks the ball to his team mate, Gavin Bowyer. Gavin Bowyer looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it is tipped over by Philipp Raff.
60.18
2-0Corner kick to FC Schalke 04. Julian Bartsch plays it out to the edge of the box. Samir Pfeiffer gets to the ball and clears it up field.
60.18
2-0FC Schalke 04 have made a substitution with Martin Metzger replacing Julian Bartsch .
66.56
2-0The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
72.51
Cristián Sáez flicks a high pass forward. Leonardo Cabrera holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Leonardo Cabrera chips the ball to his team mate, Neil Best. Neil Best finds some space and shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
75.11
Leonardo Cabrera chips the ball to his team mate, Mickael Savigny. Mickael Savigny shoots from 25 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Good save!
77.37
SV Darmstadt 98 have made 3 substitutions with Samuel Chaveyriat replacing Neil Best, Nicky Cutler replacing Aniello Taibi and Ignacio Trujillo replacing Colin Hendry .
79.11
Amine Bouyoucef flicks a high ball forward to Gavin Bowyer who takes it down. Gavin Bowyer makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Lennart Borchard. Lennart Borchard plays a quick one-two with Orlando Zerdoux and rushes in on goal... Lennart Borchard strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Superb keeping!
84.54
Seeing Gavin Bowyer's run, Orlando Zerdoux quickly throws the ball into his path. Gavin Bowyer sees space and advances. Gavin Bowyer shoots from distance but is denied by Philipp Raff. Excellent save.
87.29
Martin Metzger makes a probing pass to Gavin Bowyer. Gavin Bowyer whips in a cross ball towards Oliver Gleisenstein. Oliver Gleisenstein finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Philipp Raff didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
89.04
Leonardo Cabrera hits a low pass to Samuel Chaveyriat. Samuel Chaveyriat finds some space and shoots from distance but it's a lousy effort!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
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 Philipp Raff of SV Darmstadt 98 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Philipp Raff (GK)
9
2. Steffen Helmer (DEF)
6
3. Frode Holm (DEF)
6
4. Cristián Sáez (DEF)
6
5. Samir Pfeiffer (DEF)
7
6. Leonardo Cabrera (MID)
7
7. Jorge Teixeira (MID)
7
8. Aniello Taibi (MID)
7
9. Mickael Savigny (ATT)
9
10. Colin Hendry (ATT)
6
11. Neil Best (ATT)
7
12. Samuel Chaveyriat (ATT)
6
13. Nicky Cutler (MID)
6
14. Ignacio Trujillo (ATT)
6
1. Alex Nyarko (GK)
7
2. Juan-Carlos Zamora (DEF)
6
3. Sylvain Lowe (DEF)
6
4. Amine Bouyoucef (DEF)
6
5. Patricio Gainza (DEF)
6
6. Gavin Bowyer (MID)
7
7. Julian Bartsch (MID)
7
8. Orlando Zerdoux (ATT)
6
9. Lennart Borchard (ATT)
6
10. Oliver Gleisenstein (ATT)
6
11. Jason Robinson (ATT)
6
12. Eddie Tiler (MID)
0
13. Martin Metzger (MID)
6
14. Don Collins (DEF)
0