Match Report


FC Schalke 04FC Schalke 04     Alemannia AachenAlemannia Aachen
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Roger HeesakkersR. Heesakkers69
G
1
G
63Martin ReimersM. Reimers
Jakob WillJ. Will65
D
2
D
77Robin GrafR. Graf
Victor MarcelinoV. Marcelino60
D
3
D
76Fredrik BeresfordF. Beresford
William TardioliW. Tardioli54
D
captain4
D
71Craig AdamsC. Adams
Stefan KlinsmannS. Klinsmann54
D
5
M
79Yasu OgawaY. Ogawa
Philipp JentschP. Jentsch75
M
6
M
76Azziz DruonA. Druon
Nikolas BreyerN. Breyer56
M
7captain
M
74Edmundo GonzalezE. Gonzalez
Philipp FranckeP. Francke54
M
8
M
68Alexander MatthäusA. Matthäus
Paul KlimekP. Klimek52
M
9
A
77Da Silva ZamoraD. Zamora
Bruno MaldiniB. Maldini65
A
10
A
71Matthias BergM. Berg
Simon RiggottS. Riggott63
A
11
A
64Sven GelbS. Gelb
 
Rui JardimR. Jardim63
G
12
D
67Jonathan DaviesJ. Davies
Matthias PalumboM. Palumbo59
A
13
D
64Torsten SeibertT. Seibert
Jakob SpenglerJ. Spengler59
A
14
M
62Paul ZiegenhagenP. Ziegenhagen

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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Veltins-Arena where FC Schalke 04 play host to Alemannia Aachen. A crowd of 15,850 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
FC Schalke 04 are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Alemannia Aachen appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Oliver Turek.


0.00
Alemannia Aachen kick off the first half!
2.38
Azziz Druon flicks a high pass forward. Da Silva Zamora holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Da Silva Zamora shoots from outside the area. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
3.28
Yasu Ogawa brings the ball forward. Yasu Ogawa whips in a cross ball towards Da Silva Zamora. Da Silva Zamora is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
8.20
Robin Graf knocks the ball to his team mate, Azziz Druon. Azziz Druon makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Sven Gelb. Sven Gelb knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Stefan Klinsmann.
9.11
Philipp Francke knocks the ball to his team mate, Simon Riggott. Simon Riggott knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Craig Adams.
12.12
Edmundo Gonzalez changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Edmundo Gonzalez tries a spectacular long range effort. Roger Heesakkers gathers the ball up comfortably. Superb keeping!
20.58
Alexander Matthäus threads a neat ball through to Da Silva Zamora. Da Silva Zamora lofts in a cross ball towards Sven Gelb. Sven Gelb outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Roger Heesakkers is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
24.31
Azziz Druon clumsily knocks into Philipp Francke. The referee calls over Azziz Druon and shows him a yellow card! Philipp Francke hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
33.48
Edmundo Gonzalez flicks a high ball forward to Sven Gelb who takes it down. Sven Gelb sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Magnificent save by Roger Heesakkers!
36.01
Azziz Druon hits a low pass to Matthias Berg. Matthias Berg lofts in a cross ball towards Sven Gelb. Sven Gelb beats his man to it with a header. Roger Heesakkers picks it out of the air!
39.44
Edmundo Gonzalez flicks a high pass forward to Sven Gelb who brings the ball under control. Sven Gelb knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by William Tardioli.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

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 kick off the second half!
47.25
Philipp Jentsch makes a simple pass to Simon Riggott. Simon Riggott knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Fredrik Beresford.
49.16
Jakob Will flicks a high pass forward. Paul Klimek holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Paul Klimek runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Paul Klimek knocks in a cross ball towards Bruno Maldini. Bruno Maldini makes a convincing header. Martin Reimers picks it out of the air!
51.02
Azziz Druon threads a neat ball through to Sven Gelb. Sven Gelb kicks a strong pass forward to Da Silva Zamora but the referee indicates it's offside!
54.13
Victor Marcelino flicks the ball to his team mate, Nikolas Breyer. Nikolas Breyer threads a neat ball through to Simon Riggott. Simon Riggott knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Martin Reimers who gathers it comfortably.
59.05
Da Silva Zamora clumsily knocks into Jakob Will. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Jakob Will runs off the knock.
65.54
Fredrik Beresford flicks a high pass forward. Azziz Druon holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Azziz Druon knocks the ball forward to Sven Gelb. Sven Gelb knocks in a cross ball towards Da Silva Zamora. Da Silva Zamora directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
67.47
Craig Adams comes in with a late challenge on Bruno Maldini. Craig Adams is warned by the referee! Bruno Maldini hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
67.47
Free kick to FC Schalke 04 just outside the area...
68.49
Bruno Maldini calmly steps up but the ball is driven straight into the wall.
69.11
William Tardioli kicks a strong pass forward to Nikolas Breyer. Nikolas Breyer flicks a high pass forward. Simon Riggott collects the pass. Simon Riggott knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
71.12
Philipp Jentsch barges into Alexander Matthäus. The referee calls over Philipp Jentsch and warns him to calm down! Alexander Matthäus stretches but gets up unharmed.
75.25
Philipp Jentsch receives the ball from a throw-in from Nikolas Breyer. Philipp Jentsch knocks the ball forward to Simon Riggott. Simon Riggott knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
77.06
Azziz Druon knocks the ball to his team mate, Sven Gelb. Sven Gelb finds some space and shoots from distance but it is shockingly off target!
81.33
Nikolas Breyer threads a neat ball through to Bruno Maldini. Bruno Maldini whips in a cross ball towards Simon Riggott. Simon Riggott makes a deft header but it whistles just wide of the post!
87.32
Fredrik Beresford flicks a high pass forward to Azziz Druon who brings the ball under control. Azziz Druon flicks a high pass forward. Matthias Berg collects the pass. Matthias Berg whips in a cross ball towards Sven Gelb. Sven Gelb flicks the ball with his head. Jakob Will steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
90.00
Victor Marcelino volleys a long ball forward. Simon Riggott knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Fredrik Beresford.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

FC Schalke 04

Alemannia Aachen
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
1
6
Shots off Target
1
3
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
43.8%
56.2%
Play Area
28.7%
45%
26.2%

Scorers
Sven Gelb 21

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Sven Gelb of Alemannia Aachen

Match Ratings
1.Roger Heesakkers (GK)
8
2.Jakob Will (DEF)
6
3.Victor Marcelino (DEF)
6
4.William Tardioli (DEF)
6
5.Stefan Klinsmann (DEF)
6
6.Philipp Jentsch (MID)
6
7.Nikolas Breyer (MID)
7
8.Philipp Francke (MID)
6
9.Paul Klimek (MID)
7
10.Bruno Maldini (ATT)
6
11.Simon Riggott (ATT)
6
 
12.Rui Jardim (GK)
0
13.Matthias Palumbo (ATT)
0
14.Jakob Spengler (ATT)
0

1.Martin Reimers (GK)
6
2.Robin Graf (DEF)
7
3.Fredrik Beresford (DEF)
7
4.Craig Adams (DEF)
6
5.Yasu Ogawa (MID)
7
6.Azziz Druon (MID)yellow card
7
7.Edmundo Gonzalez (MID)
7
8.Alexander Matthäus (MID)
6
9.Da Silva Zamora (ATT)yellow card
6
10.Matthias Berg (ATT)
6
11.Sven Gelb (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Jonathan Davies (DEF)
0
13.Torsten Seibert (DEF)
0
14.Paul Ziegenhagen (MID)
0