Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Veltins-Arena where FC Schalke 04 play host to SV Darmstadt 98. A crowd of 17,084 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Schalke 04 are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while SV Darmstadt 98 appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Devanir Regnault.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Schalke 04 are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while SV Darmstadt 98 appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Devanir Regnault.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and FC Schalke 04 kick off!
3.03
0-0Martin Metzger threads a neat ball through to Jimmy Haise. Jimmy Haise knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Philipp Raff who gathers it comfortably.
4.17
0-0Ernesto Jimenez takes it forward alone. Ernesto Jimenez shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Quality keeping!
12.46
0-0Vincenzo Janes flicks the ball to his team mate, Jimmy Haise. Jimmy Haise tries a spectacular long range effort but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
16.28
Martin Metzger flicks a high pass forward. Uwe Scheffler controls it well on his chest. Uwe Scheffler edges inside the box! Uwe Scheffler makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Philipp Raff gets down and covers it.
20.40
1-0JŸrgen Wijker controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Martin Metzger. With great vision, Martin Metzger plays the ball forward to Vincenzo Janes. Vincenzo Janes knocks in a cross ball towards Uwe Scheffler. Uwe Scheffler makes a looping header on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
24.32
Martin Metzger knocks the ball to his team mate, Cesar Santos. Cesar Santos knocks in a cross ball towards Martin Metzger. Martin Metzger makes a looping header on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
27.05
Armindo Odet threads a neat ball through to Scott Powell. Scott Powell finds some space and shoots from distance. Good keeping from Steffen Birkwald as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
28.10
1-0Corner kick to SV Darmstadt 98. Jose Santos plays it to the near post. Uwe Scheffler reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
32.02
Matthew Edusei deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Joe Todd. Joe Todd passes the ball forward to Francisco Ortiz. Francisco Ortiz shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
36.36
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Schalke 04 appear unchanged since the first half. SV Darmstadt 98 also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
SV Darmstadt 98 kick off the second half!
47.13
Ernesto Jimenez kicks a strong pass forward to Francisco Ortiz. Francisco Ortiz knocks in a cross ball towards Neil Best. Neil Best knocks the ball goalwards with his head. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
48.22
Cristián Sáez pushes mid-way up the pitch. Cristián Sáez kicks a strong pass forward to Neil Best. Neil Best lofts in a cross ball towards Francisco Ortiz. Francisco Ortiz knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent save by Steffen Birkwald!
60.12
1-0SV Darmstadt 98 have made 2 substitutions with Aniello Taibi replacing Matthew Edusei and Gerhard Walter replacing Jose Santos .
61.21
Armindo Odet flicks a high pass forward. Francisco Ortiz controls it well on his chest. Francisco Ortiz knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
65.23
Scott Powell kicks a strong pass forward to Francisco Ortiz. Francisco Ortiz shoots from distance. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
73.37
Armindo Odet flicks a high ball forward to Carlos Martin who takes it down. Carlos Martin knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Patricio Gainza.
75.00
Joe Todd makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Neil Best. Neil Best shoots from distance but is denied by Steffen Birkwald. Excellent save.
77.50
SV Darmstadt 98 have made a substitution with Samuele Anastasi replacing Scott Powell .
81.37
Oleg Goodwin surges forward with the ball. Oleg Goodwin kicks a strong pass forward to Orlando Zerdoux. Orlando Zerdoux knocks in a cross ball towards Martin Metzger. Martin Metzger outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
83.37
Seeing a gap ahead, Armindo Odet plays the ball forward to Gerhard Walter. Gerhard Walter shoots from 20 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
85.54
Martin Metzger flicks a high pass forward to Cesar Santos who brings the ball under control. Cesar Santos controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Jimmy Haise through on goal. Jimmy Haise side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
89.24
Oleg Goodwin flicks the ball to his team mate, Vincenzo Janes. Vincenzo Janes knocks the ball forward to Uwe Scheffler. Uwe Scheffler lofts in a cross ball towards Cesar Santos. Cesar Santos finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Philipp Raff punches it away to safety.
90.00
Martin Metzger flicks a high pass forward to Cesar Santos who brings the ball under control. Cesar Santos plays a one-two with Vincenzo Janes and rushes in on goal... Some silky footwork from Cesar Santos provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. Solid save from Philipp Raff. What a great pair of hands!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
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Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Steffen Birkwald (GK)
8
2. JŸrgen Wijker (DEF)
6
3. Farid Zemmouri (DEF)
6
4. Oleg Goodwin (DEF)
7
5. Patricio Gainza (DEF)
6
6. Vincenzo Janes (MID)
7
7. Martin Metzger (MID)
7
8. Orlando Zerdoux (ATT)
6
9. Jimmy Haise (ATT)
6
10. Uwe Scheffler (ATT)
9
11. Cesar Santos (ATT)
7
12. Alexandre Barbosa (ATT)
0
13. Tobias Poschner (MID)
0
14. Msaddeck Carriére (MID)
0
1. Philipp Raff (GK)
8
2. Ernesto Jimenez (DEF)
7
3. Cristián Sáez (DEF)
7
4. Matthew Edusei (DEF)
6
5. Carlos Martin (MID)
6
6. Armindo Odet (MID)
7
7. Joe Todd (MID)
6
8. Jose Santos (MID)
6
9. Scott Powell (ATT)
7
10. Neil Best (ATT)
6
11. Francisco Ortiz (ATT)
8
12. Aniello Taibi (MID)
6
13. Samuele Anastasi (DEF)
6
14. Gerhard Walter (ATT)
6