Match Report

0.00 0-0

The whistle blows and Rot-Weiss Ahlen kick off!

2.48 0-0

Patricio Gainza sees Amine Bouyoucef in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Amine Bouyoucef flicks the ball to his team mate, Orlando Zerdoux. Orlando Zerdoux whips in a cross ball towards Jason Robinson. Arno Kneissl comes in with a late challenge on Jason Robinson. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!

3.22 0-0

Martin Metzger darts forward. Martin Metzger whips in a cross ball towards Jason Robinson. Jason Robinson fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head but it is tipped over by Lars Ziege.

4.05 0-0

It's a corner kick. Julian Bartsch loops the ball over to the far post. Lars Ziege drops low and scoops up the ball.

6.52 0-0

Oliver Gleisenstein makes a simple pass to Jason Robinson. Jason Robinson shoots from long range but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!

14.03 0-0

Nils Döring makes a beautiful solo run. Nils Döring shoots from 25 yards but it flies just wide!

16.19 0-0

Samir Geis catches Amine Bouyoucef on the ankles. Samir Geis is shown the yellow card! Amine Bouyoucef stretches but gets up unharmed.

20.46 1-0

Torsten Gleisenstein flicks a high pass forward. Nico Sammer collects the pass. Nico Sammer lofts in a cross ball towards Torsten Matthäus. Torsten Matthäus connects with a diving header. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!

24.00 1-0

Julian Bartsch flicks a high pass forward to Cesar Santos who brings the ball under control. Cesar Santos knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.

27.37 1-0

Without breaking stride, Samir Geis plays the ball forward to Brian Standing. Brian Standing knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alex Nyarko who gathers it comfortably.

28.58 1-0

Patricio Gainza makes a probing pass to Martin Metzger. Martin Metzger threads a neat ball through to Orlando Zerdoux. Orlando Zerdoux knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Moritz Geis.

34.28 1-0

Julian Bartsch flicks a high pass forward. Oliver Gleisenstein collects the pass. Oliver Gleisenstein knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.

38.04 1-0

Vittorio Corini makes a probing pass to Brian Standing. Brian Standing shoots from long range. It curls slightly but Alex Nyarko manages to gather it.

39.35 1-0

Amine Bouyoucef flicks a high pass forward. Julian Bartsch holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. With wonderful vision, Julian Bartsch picks a pass forward to Cesar Santos. Cesar Santos lofts in a cross ball towards Julian Bartsch. Julian Bartsch directs the ball goalwards with his head but Lars Ziege is on top of his game. Quality keeping!

40.30 1-0

Julian Bartsch controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Oliver Gleisenstein. Oliver Gleisenstein knocks in a cross ball towards Orlando Zerdoux. Orlando Zerdoux connects with a diving header but Lars Ziege is on top of it.

42.17 1-0

Patricio Gainza flicks the ball to his team mate, Martin Metzger. Martin Metzger makes an attacking run forward. Martin Metzger finds some space and shoots from distance. Solid save from Lars Ziege.

45.00 1-0

FC Schalke 04 are keeping the ball well. They need to convert this possession into goals.

45.00 1-0

The referee whistles the end of the first half!

45.00 1-0

FC Schalke 04 kick off!

47.38 1-0

Amine Bouyoucef makes a simple pass to Farid Zemmouri. Farid Zemmouri flicks a high pass forward. Cesar Santos collects the pass. Cesar Santos whips in a cross ball towards Jason Robinson. Jason Robinson knocks the ball goalwards with his head but somehow Lars Ziege manages to keep it out.

53.38 1-0

Oliver Gleisenstein makes a probing pass to Julian Bartsch. Julian Bartsch deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jason Robinson but the linesman indicates offside!

55.38 1-0

Amine Bouyoucef flicks a high pass forward. Martin Metzger holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Martin Metzger passes the ball forward to Jason Robinson. Jason Robinson tries a spectacular long range effort but somehow Lars Ziege manages to keep it out.

59.03 1-1

Jason Robinson flicks a high pass forward. Julian Bartsch holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Julian Bartsch lofts in a cross ball towards Cesar Santos. Cesar Santos outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Lars Ziege is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!

67.07 1-1

Enrique Nieto makes a beautiful solo run. Enrique Nieto knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Patricio Gainza.

71.53 1-1

Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.

72.46 1-1

Enrique Nieto kicks a strong pass forward to Oliver Breyer. Oliver Breyer skips past Patricio Gainza! Oliver Breyer looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it is shockingly off target!

78.14 1-1

Oliver Gleisenstein runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Oliver Gleisenstein shoots from distance but is denied by Lars Ziege. Excellent save.

79.09 1-2

Patricio Gainza flicks a high pass forward. Julian Bartsch holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Julian Bartsch hits a low pass to Oliver Gleisenstein. Oliver Gleisenstein knocks in a cross ball towards Cesar Santos. With a superhuman jump, Cesar Santos connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for FC Schalke 04!

83.57 1-2

Samir Geis flicks a high pass forward to Martin Hoeness who brings the ball under control. Martin Hoeness sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's drastically wayward!

85.20 1-2

Martin Metzger 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 Cesar Santos. Cesar Santos connects with a diving header. Lars Ziege comfortably punches it away to safety.

87.26 1-2

Samir Geis clumsily knocks into Julian Bartsch. Samir Geis is given a warning by the referee! Julian Bartsch stretches but gets up unharmed.

89.19 1-2

Alexander Ziegenhagen barges into Julian Bartsch. The referee warns Alexander Ziegenhagen to calm down! Julian Bartsch runs off the knock.

90.00 1-2

The referee whistles full-time!