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 FC Nürnberg. A crowd of 18,201 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Schalke 04 are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while FC Nürnberg appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Oliver Seeler.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Schalke 04 are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while FC Nürnberg appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Oliver Seeler.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and FC Schalke 04 get the match underway!
3.31
0-0Helder Martins changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Helder Martins shoots from 25 yards but it misses the target by a large margin!
9.15
0-0Thomas Jahn barges into Norman Mccann. The referee calls over Thomas Jahn and warns him to calm down! Norman Mccann grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
12.10
0-0Malte Brückner passes the ball forward to Thomas Jahn. Thomas Jahn knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Torsten Schröder who gathers it comfortably.
14.53
Gary Thatcher knocks the ball to his team mate, Lennart Helmer. Lennart Helmer shoots from distance but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
16.57
Malte Brückner controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alec Bremner. Alec Bremner whips in a cross ball towards Thomas Jahn. Thomas Jahn outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it flies just wide!
20.48
Jonas Bräutigam threads the ball through to Neil Ritchie. Neil Ritchie knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Sven Beckenbauer.
22.54
Eric Jentsch flicks a high pass forward. Alec Bremner controls it well on his chest. Alec Bremner knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
27.12
Alejandro Alonso flicks a high pass forward. Neil Ritchie collects the pass. Neil Ritchie knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Linus Geis.
30.42
Eric Jentsch hits a low pass to Thomas Jahn. Thomas Jahn whips in a cross ball towards Neil Ritchie. Neil Ritchie jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it goes wide for a goal kick.
32.24
0-0Eric Jentsch flicks a high pass forward. Neil Ritchie holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Neil Ritchie shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Well saved!
34.34
0-0Thomas Bartsch comes in with a high challenge, catching Dietmar Köpke with his studs. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a red card!! Dietmar Köpke runs off the knock.
39.03
0-0Sven Beckenbauer hits a low pass to Gary Thatcher. Gary Thatcher flicks a high pass forward. Dietmar Köpke holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Dietmar Köpke threads the ball through to Lennart Helmer but he's offside!
40.25
0-1Gary Thatcher flicks a high pass forward to Micka‘l Villechalane who brings the ball under control. Micka‘l Villechalane controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
44.45
Helder Martins threads the ball through to Dietmar Köpke. Dietmar Köpke skips past Jaime Moutinho! Dietmar Köpke cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Schalke 04 have changed their lineup with Bakary Wilke replacing Malte Brückner. FC Nürnberg appear unchanged since the first half. The FC Schalke 04 players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
The second half starts with FC Nürnberg kicking off!
51.28
Alejandro Alonso flicks the ball to his team mate, Neil Ritchie. Neil Ritchie knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
53.31
Bakary Wilke darts forward. Bakary Wilke lofts in a cross ball towards Alec Bremner. Alec Bremner shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it goes wide for a goal kick.
54.55
Gary Thatcher sees Dietmar Köpke in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Dietmar Köpke knocks in a cross ball towards Micka‘l Villechalane. Micka‘l Villechalane heads the ball goalwards. Vincenzo Seibert didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
59.16
Jonas Bräutigam controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Neil Ritchie. Neil Ritchie whips in a cross ball towards Alec Bremner. Alec Bremner heads the ball goalwards. Solid save from Torsten Schröder.
61.22
Norman Mccann passes the ball forward to Gary Thatcher. Gary Thatcher threads a neat ball through to Lennart Helmer. Lennart Helmer whips in a cross ball towards Micka‘l Villechalane. Micka‘l Villechalane makes a looping header on goal but it's a lousy effort!
65.43
With a delightful solo run, Bakary Wilke stretches the opposition's defence. Bakary Wilke whips in a cross ball towards Alec Bremner. Alec Bremner is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
66.32
Jaime Moutinho knocks the ball to his team mate, Jonas Bräutigam. Jonas Bräutigam threads a neat ball through to Neil Ritchie. Neil Ritchie shoots from long range. Solid save from Torsten Schröder.
71.28
Alejandro Alonso threads the ball through to Alec Bremner. Alec Bremner knocks in a cross ball towards Neil Ritchie. Neil Ritchie shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
77.56
0-1FC Schalke 04 have made a substitution with Fabrice Carisso replacing Alejandro Alonso .
78.66
Gary Thatcher darts forward. Gary Thatcher flicks the ball to his team mate, Dietmar Köpke. Dietmar Köpke looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Dietmar Köpke!
85.18
Kai Raff knocks the ball to his team mate, Gary Thatcher. Gary Thatcher threads a neat ball through to Lennart Helmer. Lennart Helmer shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Vincenzo Seibert (GK)
6
2. Marc Charlton (DEF)
6
3. Thomas Bartsch (DEF)
3
4. Jaime Moutinho (DEF)
6
5. Jonas Bräutigam (MID)
6
6. Malte Brückner (MID)
6
7. Alejandro Alonso (MID)
6
8. Eric Jentsch (MID)
6
9. Neil Ritchie (ATT)
6
10. Alec Bremner (ATT)
6
11. Thomas Jahn (ATT)
6
12. Pieter Shew A Tjon (MID)
0
13. Bakary Wilke (DEF)
6
14. Fabrice Carisso (GK)
6
1. Torsten Schröder (GK)
7
2. Kai Raff (DEF)
6
3. Sven Beckenbauer (DEF)
6
4. Norman Mccann (DEF)
6
5. Linus Geis (DEF)
6
6. Helder Martins (MID)
6
7. Gary Thatcher (MID)
8
8. Noah Poschner (ATT)
6
9. Micka‘l Villechalane (ATT)
7
10. Dietmar Köpke (ATT)
8
11. Lennart Helmer (ATT)
6
12. Gaspar Andrade (ATT)
0
13. Nikolas Dittrich (MID)
0
14. Arno Schrader (ATT)
0