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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Veltins-Arena where FC Schalke 04 play host to Alemannia Aachen. A crowd of 18,495 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both FC Schalke 04 and Alemannia Aachen are lined up in a 4-2-4 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Moritz Friedmann.


0.00
Alemannia Aachen start the match!
2.18
Showing composure, Uwe Schacht plays the ball forward to Ole Bergdolmo. Ole Bergdolmo knocks in a cross ball towards Aaron May. Aaron May heads the ball goalwards. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
6.25
Marino Bruins barges into Lennart Polheim. The referee calls over Marino Bruins and shows him a yellow card! Lennart Polheim runs off the knock.
6.25
Free kick to Alemannia Aachen just outside the area...
7.26
Uwe Poschner takes a stuttering run up but the ball clips the wall and is cleared by the defence.
14.08
Lennart Polheim flicks a high pass forward. Moritz Bartsch collects the pass. Moritz Bartsch knocks in a cross ball towards Lennart Polheim. Lennart Polheim shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
15.44
Daniel Herrera hacks Marino Bruins from behind! The referee calls over Daniel Herrera and shows him a yellow card! Marino Bruins stretches but gets up unharmed.
18.53
Uwe Poschner passes the ball forward to Lennart Polheim. Lennart Polheim knocks in a cross ball towards Colin Gemmill. Colin Gemmill rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
22.35
Daniel Herrera flicks a high pass forward. Lennart Polheim holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Lennart Polheim whips in a cross ball towards Alan Beckham. Alan Beckham beats his man to it with a header. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent keeping!
24.03
Ole Bergdolmo brings the ball forward. Ole Bergdolmo knocks in a cross ball towards Jakob Lorenz. Jakob Lorenz gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball strikes Lennart Helmer's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
25.10
Corner kick to FC Schalke 04. Miguel Pichichi plays it short to Ole Bergdolmo. Ole Bergdolmo side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but Bakary Hollmer reads it well. Well saved!
30.30
Samir Meyer kicks a strong pass forward to Colin Gemmill. Colin Gemmill knocks in a cross ball towards Alan Beckham. Alan Beckham gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. It's miles wide!
33.46
With some swift thinking, Lennart Polheim plays the ball forward to Uwe Poschner. Uwe Poschner rushes past Ole Bergdolmo! Uwe Poschner cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it slams into the crowd!
38.58
Uwe Schacht flicks a high pass forward to Nico Backes who brings the ball under control. Nico Backes lofts in a cross ball towards Jakob Lorenz. Jakob Lorenz gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it curls horrendously wide!
42.06
Antonio Menendez darts forward. Antonio Menendez surges forward with the ball. Antonio Menendez whips in a cross ball towards Lennart Polheim. Lennart Polheim powers a header at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Schalke 04 appear unchanged since the first half. Alemannia Aachen also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
FC Schalke 04 start the second half!
48.52
Daniel Herrera flicks a high pass forward. Lennart Polheim holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Lennart Polheim knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
53.47
Samir Meyer hits a low pass to Lennart Polheim. Lennart Polheim flicks a high pass forward. Moritz Bartsch holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Moritz Bartsch hits a low pass to Lennart Polheim. Lennart Polheim looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
57.46
Marino Bruins threads a neat ball through to Uwe Schacht. Uwe Schacht flicks a high pass forward. Ole Bergdolmo easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ole Bergdolmo lofts in a cross ball towards Aaron May. Aaron May powers a header at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
61.24
Samir Meyer barges into Nico Backes. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Nico Backes runs off the knock.
61.24
Free kick to FC Schalke 04 just outside the area...
62.24
Eric Birkwald takes a short run up and lifts the ball high over the wall. Too high. What a wasted chance.
66.12
Daniel Herrera comes in with a late challenge on Miguel Pichichi. The referee warns Daniel Herrera to calm down! Miguel Pichichi grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
67.51
Nikolas Backes threads a neat ball through to Alan Beckham. Alan Beckham advances inside the box! Alan Beckham makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it is shockingly off target!
69.04
Marino Bruins makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jakob Lorenz. Jakob Lorenz hits a low pass to Uwe Schacht. Uwe Schacht knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Bakary Hollmer who gathers it comfortably.
71.22
Lennart Helmer hits a low pass to Uwe Poschner. Uwe Poschner knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Uwe Schacht.
72.51
Eric Birkwald threads a neat ball through to Aaron May. Aaron May lofts in a cross ball towards Nico Backes. Nico Backes beats his man to it with a header. Nico Backes scores for FC Schalke 04!!
75.13
Moritz Köpke kicks a strong pass forward to Ole Bergdolmo. With a delightful solo run, Ole Bergdolmo stretches the opposition's defence. Ole Bergdolmo knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Nikolas Backes.
77.35
Alemannia Aachen have made a substitution with Mitchel Huizingh replacing Lennart Polheim .
78.36
Uwe Schacht flicks a high ball forward to Ole Bergdolmo who takes it down. Ole Bergdolmo sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Bakary Hollmer with no chance!! Goal for FC Schalke 04!
87.15
Tomas Valente knocks the ball to his team mate, Uwe Schacht. Uwe Schacht flicks the ball to his team mate, Ole Bergdolmo. Ole Bergdolmo whips in a cross ball towards Eric Birkwald. Eric Birkwald outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 3 vs 3
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 6 vs 4
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 3 vs 4
Offsides
Offsides: 0 vs 0
Fouls
Fouls: 1 vs 3
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 1 vs 2
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 58.2089552238806 vs 41.7910447761194
Play Area
Home team third: 29.85%, Midfield: 46.27%, Away team third: 23.88%


Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Lennart Polheim of Alemannia Aachen

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
2. Marino Bruins (DEF)
6
6
4. Tomas Valente (DEF)
6
5. Moritz Köpke (DEF)
6
6. Ole Bergdolmo (MID)
9
7. Uwe Schacht (MID)
7
8. Eric Birkwald (ATT)
6
9. Aaron May (ATT)
7
10. Nico Backes (ATT)
7
11. Jakob Lorenz (ATT)
6

12. Nigel Salmon (GK)
0
0
0

6
6
5. Samir Meyer (DEF)
5
9
5
6
9. Colin Gemmill (ATT)
7
10. Uwe Poschner (ATT)
6
11. Alan Beckham (ATT)
6

0
6
14. Hauke Haller (MID)
0