Match Report


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Match Report

Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Veltins-Arena where FC Schalke 04 play host to Rot-Weiss Ahlen. A crowd of 8,446 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
FC Schalke 04 are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Rot-Weiss Ahlen appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.


0.00
The whistle blows and FC Schalke 04 get the match underway!
4.08
Edward Beckham knocks the ball to his team mate, Martin Wendel. Martin Wendel knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Marc Seifert.
10.21
Noah Masur knocks the ball forward to Albrecht Koschmieder. Albrecht Koschmieder threads the ball through to Samir Augstein. Samir Augstein knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
16.52
Noah Masur clumsily knocks into Martin Wendel. Noah Masur is shown the yellow card! Martin Wendel gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
20.29
Samir Augstein comes in with a late challenge on Ralph Dodd. Samir Augstein is warned by the referee! Ralph Dodd runs off the knock.
28.47
Norman Williamson sees a break and surges forward. Norman Williamson threads the ball through to Samir Augstein but he's offside!
32.54
Armin Brückner passes the ball forward to Martin Wendel. Martin Wendel knocks in a cross ball towards Ghislain Arpinon. Ghislain Arpinon directs the ball goalwards with his head but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
38.10
Rot-Weiss Ahlen are easily keeping FC Schalke 04 at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
44.43
Edward Beckham kicks a strong pass forward to Ghislain Arpinon. Ghislain Arpinon goes all the way! Ghislain Arpinon rockets a shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!


45.00
Rot-Weiss Ahlen start the second half!
47.25
Jan Nahrstedt comes in with a late challenge on Norman Williamson. The referee calls over Jan Nahrstedt and warns him to calm down! Norman Williamson gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
57.06
Albrecht Koschmieder flicks the ball to his team mate, Samir Augstein. Samir Augstein goes all the way! Samir Augstein rockets a shot on goal. What a cracker!! Sebastian Behrens had no chance!! Goal for FC Schalke 04!
65.49
Ralph Dodd makes a simple pass to Edward Beckham. Edward Beckham surges forward with the ball. Edward Beckham tries a spectacular long range effort but he balloons it over the crossbar!
67.02
Martin Wendel catches Marc Seifert on the ankles. Martin Wendel is warned by the referee! Marc Seifert stretches but gets up unharmed.
69.47
Norman Williamson knocks the ball forward to Samir Augstein. Samir Augstein knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ralph Dodd.
71.19
Armin Brückner comes in with a late challenge on Norman Williamson. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Norman Williamson stretches but gets up unharmed.
77.10
Edward Beckham takes it forward alone. Edward Beckham knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Marc Seifert.
78.27
Albrecht Koschmieder knocks the ball forward to Samir Augstein. Samir Augstein knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
79.05
Norman Williamson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Samir Augstein. Samir Augstein knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
83.15
Samir Augstein barges into Thomas Oswald. Samir Augstein is given another warning by the referee! Thomas Oswald hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
84.40
Tom Karnebeek flicks the ball to his team mate, Martin Wendel. Martin Wendel shoots from 25 yards. It's miles wide!
85.15
Noah Masur takes it forward alone. Noah Masur passes the ball forward to Samir Augstein. Samir Augstein makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Hauke Sparwasser but he's offside!
89.36
Noah Masur knocks the ball forward to Albrecht Koschmieder. Albrecht Koschmieder makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Hauke Sparwasser. Hauke Sparwasser lofts in a cross ball towards Samir Augstein. Samir Augstein is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!


The man of the match was awarded to Samir Augstein of FC Schalke 04

Match Statistics

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

Possession
Possession: 67.5 vs 32.5
Play Area
Home team third: 26.25%, Midfield: 46.25%, Away team third: 27.50%

Scorers