Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Veltins-Arena where FC Schalke 04 play host to Eintracht Braunschweig . Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Schalke 04 are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Eintracht Braunschweig appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
Today's match is refereed by David Bierhoff.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Schalke 04 are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Eintracht Braunschweig appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
Today's match is refereed by David Bierhoff.
0.00
0-0FC Schalke 04 kick off!
3.54
0-1Eugenio Rodriguez kicks a strong pass forward to Moritz Widmann. Moritz Widmann whips in a cross ball towards Steffen Ritzinger. Steffen Ritzinger makes a deft header. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
6.36
0-1With a delightful solo run, Marcel Kaiser stretches the opposition's defence. Marcel Kaiser lofts in a cross ball towards Steffen Ritzinger. Steffen Ritzinger rises majestically and gets a header on goal but somehow Jose Reyes manages to keep it out.
8.41
Fabrice Gillet flicks a high pass forward. Emmanuel Louiron holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Emmanuel Louiron makes a probing pass to Vincenzo Vogel. Vincenzo Vogel shoots from distance. Johann Bakari gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice keeping!
9.30
0-1Matthias Kaiser flicks a high pass forward. Alexander Erler collects the pass. Alexander Erler knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Johann Bakari who gathers it comfortably.
12.47
Nikolas Schulze decides to run forward with the ball. Nikolas Schulze tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
18.57
1-1Christian Poschner threads a neat ball through to Nikolas Schulze. Nikolas Schulze threads a neat ball through to Vincenzo Vogel. Vincenzo Vogel cuts inside the box! Eduardo Nascimento hacks Vincenzo Vogel from behind! Vincenzo Vogel appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
20.20
1-1There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
21.50
1-1With great vision, Nikolas Schulze plays the ball forward to Alexander Erler. Alexander Erler tries a spectacular long range effort. It's miles wide!
22.35
Msaddeck Dordevic changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Msaddeck Dordevic lofts in a cross ball towards David Röhner. David Röhner powers a header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Nice keeping!
26.40
Msaddeck Dordevic flicks a high pass forward to Vincenzo Vogel who brings the ball under control. Vincenzo Vogel knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Simon Netzer.
27.02
Florian Littbarski kicks a strong pass forward to Matthias Kaiser. Matthias Kaiser makes a beautiful solo run. Matthias Kaiser whips in a cross ball towards Vincenzo Vogel. Vincenzo Vogel directs the ball goalwards with his head but it slams into the crowd!
28.36
Marcel Kaiser makes a beautiful solo run. Marcel Kaiser tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball comes in low, but Jose Reyes smothers it!
32.18
Fabrice Gillet kicks a strong pass forward to Msaddeck Dordevic. Msaddeck Dordevic threads a neat ball through to Alexander Erler. Alexander Erler knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Johann Bakari who gathers it comfortably.
34.10
Marcel Kaiser makes a simple pass to Steffen Ritzinger. Steffen Ritzinger lofts in a cross ball towards Moritz Widmann. Moritz Widmann powers a header at goal. Moritz Widmann scores for Eintracht Braunschweig !!
38.30
Fabrice Gillet flicks a high pass forward. Nikolas Schulze holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Nikolas Schulze controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Vincenzo Vogel. Vincenzo Vogel whips in a cross ball towards Alexander Erler. Alexander Erler connects with a diving header. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
42.20
Florian Littbarski flicks a high pass forward. Msaddeck Dordevic holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Msaddeck Dordevic threads the ball through to Alexander Erler. Alexander Erler shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous save!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Schalke 04 appear unchanged since the first half. Eintracht Braunschweig also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Eintracht Braunschweig kick off!
49.43
Nikolas Schulze controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Vincenzo Vogel. Vincenzo Vogel shoots from 25 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
51.51
2-2Marc Arnold clumsily knocks into David Röhner. The referee brings Marc Arnold to one side and gives him a warning! David Röhner stretches but gets up unharmed.
53.27
Christian Poschner darts forward. Christian Poschner sees a break and surges forward. Christian Poschner knocks in a cross ball towards Vincenzo Vogel. Vincenzo Vogel jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
57.40
Christian Poschner chips the ball to his team mate, Nikolas Schulze. Nikolas Schulze knocks the ball forward to Vincenzo Vogel. Vincenzo Vogel shoots from 20 yards. Johann Bakari gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice save!
59.30
Matthias Kaiser makes a beautiful solo run. Matthias Kaiser knocks in a cross ball towards Alexander Erler. Alexander Erler jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
61.57
Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
65.22
Marc Arnold chips the ball to his team mate, Marcel Kaiser. Marcel Kaiser hits a low pass to Steffen Ritzinger. Steffen Ritzinger knocks in a cross ball towards Moritz Widmann. Moritz Widmann is unmarked! He powers a header at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
69.15
Simon Netzer hits a low pass to Marcel Kaiser. Marcel Kaiser sees space and advances. Marcel Kaiser shoots from 20 yards. The ball comes in low, but Jose Reyes smothers it!
71.20
Msaddeck Dordevic knocks the ball to his team mate, David Röhner. David Röhner knocks in a cross ball towards Alexander Erler. Alexander Erler jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
77.41
Marcel Kaiser hacks Florian Littbarski from behind! Marcel Kaiser is warned by the referee! Florian Littbarski hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
78.42
Eugenio Rodriguez knocks the ball to his team mate, Nico Arendt. Nico Arendt shoots from 20 yards but it is tipped over by Jose Reyes.
79.22
4-3It's a corner kick. Eugenio Rodriguez loops the ball in to towards the near post. Jose Reyes scrambles forward, punching the ball out to safety!
81.33
Florian Littbarski chips the ball to his team mate, Msaddeck Dordevic. Msaddeck Dordevic threads the ball through to David Röhner. David Röhner advances inside the box! David Röhner makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Johann Bakari gets down and covers it.
83.38
Christian Poschner hits a long diagonal ball forward. David Röhner shoots from distance. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
84.14
Nikolas Schulze sees Vincenzo Vogel in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Vincenzo Vogel shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
87.30
Msaddeck Dordevic brings the ball forward. Msaddeck Dordevic knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
89.11
Marcel Kaiser threads a neat ball through to Steffen Ritzinger. Steffen Ritzinger knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Nikolas Schulze 12 Alexander Erler 38, 71 Vincenzo Vogel 53 | Steffen Ritzinger 4 Moritz Widmann 34, 65 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Alexander Erler of FC Schalke 04 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Jose Reyes (GK)
7
2. Fabrice Gillet (DEF)
6
3. Christian Poschner (DEF)
7
4. Florian Littbarski (DEF)
6
5. Emmanuel Louiron (MID)
6
6. Matthias Kaiser (MID)
7
7. Nikolas Schulze (MID)
8
8. Msaddeck Dordevic (MID)
7
9. Alexander Erler (ATT)
8
10. David Röhner (ATT)
7
11. Vincenzo Vogel (ATT)
8
12. Ruben Wiekens (GK)
0
13. Paul Bischoff (ATT)
0
14. Louis Van Wonderen (GK)
0
1. Johann Bakari (GK)
7
2. Eduardo Nascimento (DEF)
6
3. Marc Arnold (DEF)
6
4. Simon Netzer (DEF)
6
5. Nils Kühn (DEF)
6
6. Marcel Kaiser (MID)
7
7. Albrecht Hitzlsperger (MID)
6
8. Eugenio Rodriguez (MID)
6
9. Steffen Ritzinger (ATT)
8
10. Moritz Widmann (ATT)
8
11. Nico Arendt (ATT)
6
12. Vincenzo Cziommer (DEF)
0
13. Rodrigue Lambourde (ATT)
0
14. Liam Lineker (ATT)
0