Match Report
| Alemannia Aachen | Alemannia Aachen |  |  | FC Schalke 04 | FC Schalke 04 | ||||||||||||||||
| Abdouelillah Lounici | Abdouelillah Lounici | manager | Michael Xavier | Michael Xavier | |||||||||||||||||
| Kubilay Özalan | K. Özalan |  | 75 | G |  | 1 | | G | 78 |  | Alex Nyarko | A. Nyarko | |||||||||
| Bakary Eilts | B. Eilts |  | 67 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 77 |  | Luca Toldo | L. Toldo | |||||||||
| Quim Ferreira | Q. Ferreira |  | 72 | D | | 3 | | D | 80 |  | Juan-Carlos Zamora | J. Zamora | |||||||||
| Kai Herzog | K. Herzog | | 70 | D | | 4 | | D | 79 |  | Amine Bouyoucef | A. Bouyoucef | |||||||||
| Anton Walter | A. Walter | | 66 | D | | 5 | | D | 79 | | Patricio Gainza | P. Gainza | |||||||||
| Johnnier Subero | J. Subero |  | 83 | M |  | | 6 | | M | 96 |  | Gavin Bowyer | G. Bowyer | ||||||||
| Alexander Polheim | A. Polheim | | 80 | M | | 7 | | | M | 84 | | Martin Metzger | M. Metzger | ||||||||
| Ronnie Delaney | R. Delaney | | 74 | M | | 8 | | A | 79 | | Lennart Borchard | L. Borchard | |||||||||
| Carlton Wright | C. Wright | | 70 | A | | 9 | | A | 74 | | Jason Robinson | J. Robinson | |||||||||
| Stefan Köller | S. Köller | | 69 | A | | 10 | | A | 78 | | Jakob Lange | J. Lange | |||||||||
| Sergio Jesus | S. Jesus | | 70 | A | | 11 | | A | 79 | | Gustavo Arredondo | G. Arredondo | |||||||||
| Sebastian Kistner | S. Kistner | | 61 | D | | 12 | | M | 97 | | Julian Bartsch | J. Bartsch | |||||||||
| Andres Pirri | A. Pirri | | 75 | M | | 13 | | A | 80 |  | Orlando Zerdoux | O. Zerdoux | |||||||||
| Francesco G. Dei | F. Dei | | 69 | A | | 14 | | A | 80 | | Oliver Gleisenstein | O. Gleisenstein | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Tivoli where Alemannia Aachen play host to FC Schalke 04. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Alemannia Aachen are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while FC Schalke 04 appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Duncan Greig.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Alemannia Aachen are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while FC Schalke 04 appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Duncan Greig.
0.00
0-0FC Schalke 04 get the match underway!
3.12
0-0Luca Toldo chips the ball to his team mate, Martin Metzger. With some swift thinking, Martin Metzger plays the ball forward to Lennart Borchard. Lennart Borchard tries a spectacular long range effort. Wonderful reactions from Kubilay Özalan keeps it out!
6.56
0-0Quim Ferreira threads a neat ball through to Ronnie Delaney. Ronnie Delaney deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Carlton Wright. Carlton Wright kicks a strong pass forward to Stefan Köller but the referee indicates it's offside!
8.36
0-0Anton Walter hacks Gavin Bowyer from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Gavin Bowyer stretches but gets up unharmed.
15.57
Gavin Bowyer flicks a high ball forward to Lennart Borchard who takes it down. Lennart Borchard shoots from outside the area. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Good keeping!
16.47
Quim Ferreira knocks the ball forward to Carlton Wright. Carlton Wright edges inside the box! Carlton Wright strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. He makes it look easy!
21.37
Ronnie Delaney catches Gavin Bowyer on the ankles. Ronnie Delaney is shown the yellow card! Gavin Bowyer hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
22.48
Martin Metzger passes the ball forward to Lennart Borchard. Lennart Borchard knocks in a cross ball towards Jason Robinson. Jason Robinson makes a deft header. Kubilay Özalan gathers the ball up comfortably. Quality keeping!
24.43
0-0Luca Toldo threads a neat ball through to Martin Metzger. Martin Metzger takes it forward alone. Martin Metzger tries a spectacular long range effort his aim is horrendously poor!
30.38
Jason Robinson threads the ball through to Jakob Lange. Jakob Lange controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but is denied by Kubilay Özalan. Excellent save.
36.13
0-0Ronnie Delaney hacks Martin Metzger from behind! The referee calls over Ronnie Delaney and warns him to calm down! Martin Metzger gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Alemannia Aachen appear unchanged since the first half. FC Schalke 04 also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with Alemannia Aachen kicking off!
47.38
Gavin Bowyer passes the ball forward to Lennart Borchard. Lennart Borchard whips in a cross ball towards Jakob Lange. Jakob Lange jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Kubilay Özalan punches it away to safety.
49.32
0-1Juan-Carlos Zamora flicks the ball to his team mate, Martin Metzger. Martin Metzger flicks the ball to his team mate, Gavin Bowyer. Gavin Bowyer lofts in a cross ball towards Martin Metzger. With a superhuman jump, Martin Metzger connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. What a cracker!! Kubilay Özalan had no chance!! Goal for FC Schalke 04!
54.33
Patricio Gainza flicks a high pass forward. Jason Robinson holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jason Robinson threads the ball through into the box. Gustavo Arredondo takes a shot at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
61.25
0-1Amine Bouyoucef knocks the ball forward to Lennart Borchard. Lennart Borchard plays a one-two with Jakob Lange and rushes in on goal... Quim Ferreira barges into Lennart Borchard. Penalty not given!!
65.02
Gavin Bowyer threads a neat ball through to Martin Metzger. Martin Metzger makes a simple pass to Jakob Lange. Jakob Lange shoots from long range. Kubilay Özalan gets down and covers it.
66.04
Martin Metzger knocks the ball to his team mate, Lennart Borchard. Lennart Borchard lofts in a cross ball towards Gavin Bowyer. Gavin Bowyer is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Kubilay Özalan comfortably punches it away to safety.
71.44
Johnnier Subero flicks a high pass forward to Carlton Wright who brings the ball under control. Carlton Wright lofts in a cross ball towards Sergio Jesus. Sergio Jesus whips the ball goalwards with his head but it flies just off target!
73.07
Martin Metzger deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gavin Bowyer. Gavin Bowyer kicks a strong pass forward to Lennart Borchard. Lennart Borchard whips in a cross ball towards Jakob Lange. Jakob Lange flicks the ball with his head. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
77.17
0-2Alemannia Aachen have made a substitution with Francesco G. Dei replacing Sergio Jesus .
79.34
Martin Metzger deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Lennart Borchard. Lennart Borchard knocks in a cross ball towards Jason Robinson. Jason Robinson powers a header at goal. Superb reactions from Kubilay Özalan. What a save!
90.00
The whistle indicates 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 Martin Metzger of FC Schalke 04 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Kubilay Özalan (GK)
8
2. Bakary Eilts (DEF)
6
3. Quim Ferreira (DEF)
6
4. Kai Herzog (DEF)
6
5. Anton Walter (DEF)
5
6. Johnnier Subero (MID)
6
7. Alexander Polheim (MID)
6
8. Ronnie Delaney (MID)
5
9. Carlton Wright (ATT)
6
10. Stefan Köller (ATT)
6
11. Sergio Jesus (ATT)
6
12. Sebastian Kistner (DEF)
0
13. Andres Pirri (MID)
0
14. Francesco G. Dei (ATT)
6
1. Alex Nyarko (GK)
6
2. Luca Toldo (DEF)
6
3. Juan-Carlos Zamora (DEF)
6
4. Amine Bouyoucef (DEF)
6
5. Patricio Gainza (DEF)
6
6. Gavin Bowyer (MID)
7
7. Martin Metzger (MID)
9
8. Lennart Borchard (ATT)
7
9. Jason Robinson (ATT)
6
10. Jakob Lange (ATT)
8
11. Gustavo Arredondo (ATT)
6
12. Julian Bartsch (MID)
0
13. Orlando Zerdoux (ATT)
0
14. Oliver Gleisenstein (ATT)
0