Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Veltins-Arena where FC Schalke 04 play Chelsea in this friendly game. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Both FC Schalke 04 and Chelsea are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Both FC Schalke 04 and Chelsea are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Chelsea kick off!
2.46
0-0Marcus Alexandersson knocks the ball forward to Christof Preud. Christof Preud knocks in a cross ball towards Stefan Allback. Stefan Allback connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Niccolo Hibbs manages to gather it comfortably.
3.53
0-0Jonas Arndt kicks a strong pass forward to Gerhard Herzog. Gerhard Herzog decides to run forward with the ball. Gerhard Herzog lofts in a cross ball towards Hakim Messaoudi. Hakim Messaoudi flicks the ball with his head but it goes wide for a goal kick.
8.30
Sergiy Kharenko knocks the ball forward to Graeme Gascoigne. Graeme Gascoigne goes all the way! Graeme Gascoigne shoots from just inside the box but it goes wide for a goal kick.
12.35
Matthew Kahn kicks a strong pass forward to Dion Venus. Dion Venus shoots from 20 yards. Santos B.J. César easily smothers it.
14.31
0-0Marcus Alexandersson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Christof Preud. Christof Preud knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Niccolo Hibbs who gathers it comfortably.
15.00
Jørgen Nielsen passes the ball forward to Marcus Alexandersson. Marcus Alexandersson makes a simple pass to Stefan Allback. Stefan Allback controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies wide!
16.37
Matthew Kahn flicks the ball to his team mate, Graeme Gascoigne. Graeme Gascoigne finds some space and shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
20.44
0-0Tomek Kozminski clumsily knocks into Graeme Gascoigne. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Graeme Gascoigne stretches but gets up unharmed.
22.26
Altti Johansson chips the ball to his team mate, Christof Preud. Christof Preud finds some space and shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
24.19
Gerhard Herzog knocks the ball to his team mate, Stefan Allback. Stefan Allback lofts in a cross ball towards Christof Preud. Christof Preud flicks the ball with his head but he balloons it over the crossbar!
26.54
0-0Christof Preud hacks Graeme Kasper from behind! Christof Preud is shown the yellow card! Graeme Kasper grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
27.30
Mervin Holloway makes a probing pass to Dion Venus. Dion Venus passes the ball forward to Graeme Gascoigne. Graeme Gascoigne shows great control and tries a shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
28.25
Matthew Kahn makes a probing pass to Graeme Gascoigne. Graeme Gascoigne shoots from 20 yards but it is miles over!
30.56
Gerhard Herzog knocks the ball forward to Hakim Messaoudi. Hakim Messaoudi tries a spectacular long range effort but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
32.36
Tomek Kozminski passes the ball forward to Gerhard Herzog. Gerhard Herzog makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Hakim Messaoudi. Hakim Messaoudi tries a spectacular long range effort but somehow Niccolo Hibbs manages to keep it out.
33.14
Marcus Alexandersson passes the ball forward to Stefan Allback. Stefan Allback knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
40.36
Sergiy Kharenko deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dion Venus. Dion Venus shoots from long range but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
42.27
Jørgen Nielsen passes the ball forward to Altti Johansson. Altti Johansson passes the ball forward to Hakim Messaoudi. Hakim Messaoudi shoots from long range but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
44.47
0-0FC Schalke 04 are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
45.00
Gary Mccall sweeps the ball long. Dion Venus whips in a cross ball towards Graeme Gascoigne. Graeme Gascoigne heads the ball goalwards but it is miles over!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
FC Schalke 04 kick off!
47.57
1-0Jonas Arndt knocks the ball to his team mate, Marcus Alexandersson. Marcus Alexandersson makes a probing pass to Hakim Messaoudi. Hakim Messaoudi lofts in a cross ball towards Stefan Allback. Stefan Allback directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
51.31
Goichi Saito threads the ball through to Altti Johansson. Altti Johansson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Stefan Allback. Stefan Allback shoots from outside the area. Niccolo Hibbs easily smothers it.
54.03
Marcus Alexandersson flicks the ball to his team mate, Christof Preud. Christof Preud controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
59.13
Gerhard Herzog makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Christof Preud. Christof Preud shoots from 20 yards. Niccolo Hibbs easily smothers it.
60.09
Tomek Kozminski makes a probing pass to Gerhard Herzog. Gerhard Herzog makes a probing pass to Christof Preud. Christof Preud finds some space and shoots from distance but somehow Niccolo Hibbs manages to keep it out.
61.49
Gerhard Herzog kicks a strong pass forward to Stefan Allback. Stefan Allback shoots from 20 yards. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
65.56
Marcus Alexandersson knocks the ball forward to Christof Preud. Christof Preud goes all the way! Christof Preud takes a shot at goal. It's there!! Niccolo Hibbs has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
75.42
Gerhard Herzog passes the ball forward to Hakim Messaoudi. Hakim Messaoudi goes all the way! Hakim Messaoudi cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Niccolo Hibbs easily smothers it.
77.30
Mervin Holloway flicks the ball to his team mate, Dion Venus. Dion Venus sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
78.10
Altti Johansson flicks the ball to his team mate, Stefan Allback. Stefan Allback knocks in a cross ball towards Hakim Messaoudi. Hakim Messaoudi flicks the ball with his head. Niccolo Hibbs manages to gather it comfortably.
87.11
3-0Gerhard Herzog surges forward with the ball. Gerhard Herzog makes a probing pass to Christof Preud but he's offside!
89.32
Goichi Saito makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Altti Johansson. Altti Johansson knocks the ball forward to Hakim Messaoudi. Hakim Messaoudi tries a spectacular long range effort. Magnificent save by Niccolo Hibbs!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
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Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Stefan Allback 48, 61 Christof Preud 66 |