Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Frankenstadion where FC Nürnberg play host to FC Schalke 04. A crowd of 19,090 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both FC Nürnberg and FC Schalke 04 are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Marc Köller.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both FC Nürnberg and FC Schalke 04 are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Marc Köller.
0.00
0-0FC Schalke 04 start the match!
3.55
0-0Ivan Fernandez threads the ball through to Sergio Soares. Sergio Soares lofts in a cross ball towards Guillaume Kanoute. With a superhuman jump, Guillaume Kanoute connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
6.31
Showing composure, Nicolas Buchwald plays the ball forward to Pascal Birkwald. Pascal Birkwald knocks the ball to his team mate, Anton Kaiser. Anton Kaiser shoots from outside the area. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
10.51
0-1Ivan Fernandez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Guillaume Kanoute. Guillaume Kanoute lofts in a cross ball towards Sergio Soares. Sergio Soares makes a deft header. Sergio Soares scores for FC Schalke 04!!
15.25
0-1Rainer Masur controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Anton Kaiser. Anton Kaiser plays the ball forward to Arno Gelb. Arno Gelb lofts in a cross ball towards Sven Busse. Sven Busse jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but is denied by Jonas Metzger. Excellent block.
20.31
0-1Pascal Birkwald threads the ball through to Arno Gelb. Arno Gelb sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Magnificent save by Pascal Borchard!
24.49
Samuel Suggs sees Pascal Birkwald in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Pascal Birkwald takes it forward alone. Pascal Birkwald sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
27.46
0-1Jonas Metzger sees Sergio Soares in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Sergio Soares knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Nicolas Buchwald.
28.16
Roberto Fonseca controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jonas Metzger. Jonas Metzger flicks a high ball forward to Alberto Gento who takes it down. Alberto Gento sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Solid save from Vincenzo Haller. What a great pair of hands!
30.43
Pascal Birkwald knocks the ball to his team mate, Sven Busse. Sven Busse shoots from 25 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
32.01
Pascal Birkwald decides to run forward with the ball. Pascal Birkwald finds some space and shoots from distance. Solid save from Pascal Borchard. What a great pair of hands!
36.16
Stefan Breitner passes the ball forward to Arno Gelb. Arno Gelb lofts in a cross ball towards Sven Busse. Sven Busse is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Magnificent save by Pascal Borchard!
40.26
Anton Kaiser deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Sven Busse. Sven Busse knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gerhard Neuhaus.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Nürnberg appear unchanged since the first half. FC Schalke 04 also appear unchanged since the first half. The FC Nürnberg players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
FC Nürnberg kick off and get the second half underway!
47.08
Anton Kaiser threads the ball through to Arno Gelb. Arno Gelb knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
48.19
Eugenio Molowny chips the ball to his team mate, Guillaume Kanoute. Seeing a gap ahead, Guillaume Kanoute plays the ball forward to Ivan Fernandez. Ivan Fernandez whips in a cross ball towards Sergio Soares. Sergio Soares makes a looping header on goal but it flies well off target!
49.30
Anton Kaiser deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Sven Busse. Sven Busse lofts in a cross ball towards Pascal Birkwald. Pascal Birkwald directs the ball goalwards with his head. What a cracker!! Pascal Borchard had no chance!! Goal for FC Nürnberg!
54.13
Nils Bartsch makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Stefan Breitner. Stefan Breitner knocks in a cross ball towards Nils Bartsch. Nils Bartsch gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
55.36
1-1Pascal Birkwald comes in with a late challenge on Eugenio Molowny. The referee calls over Pascal Birkwald and warns him to calm down! Eugenio Molowny hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
57.37
Sven Busse flicks a high pass forward. Pascal Birkwald holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Pascal Birkwald whips in a cross ball towards Stefan Breitner. Stefan Breitner heads the ball goalwards. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
60.08
Anton Kaiser makes a probing pass to Sven Busse. Sven Busse shoots from long range. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
61.11
Nicolas Buchwald makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nils Bartsch. Nils Bartsch kicks a strong pass forward to Sven Busse. Sven Busse whips in a cross ball towards Stefan Breitner. Stefan Breitner directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's there!! Pascal Borchard has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
66.03
Matthias Linke deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ivan Fernandez. Ivan Fernandez knocks the ball forward to Matthias Linke. Matthias Linke shoots from long range but it's a woeful effort!
71.01
George Mentink picks a pass forward to Ivan Fernandez. Ivan Fernandez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Guillaume Kanoute. Guillaume Kanoute knocks in a cross ball towards Ivan Fernandez. Ivan Fernandez is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
75.09
Eugenio Molowny threads a neat ball through to Sergio Soares. Sergio Soares knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
77.55
Pascal Birkwald threads the ball through to Stefan Breitner. Stefan Breitner lofts in a cross ball towards Sven Busse. Sven Busse makes a looping header on goal but is denied by Pascal Borchard. Excellent save.
84.27
Roberto Fonseca sees Matthias Linke in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Matthias Linke flicks a high pass forward. Alberto Gento collects the pass. Alberto Gento whips in a cross ball towards Guillaume Kanoute. Guillaume Kanoute heads the ball goalwards. The keeper is on top of it. Nice save!
87.45
Nils Bartsch passes the ball forward to Arno Gelb. Arno Gelb whips in a cross ball towards Stefan Breitner. Stefan Breitner is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but somehow Pascal Borchard manages to keep it out.
89.14
Alberto Gento flicks a high pass forward to Sergio Soares who brings the ball under control. Sergio Soares lofts in a cross ball towards Alberto Gento. Alberto Gento gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it curls horrendously wide!
90.00
3-2Nils Bartsch hacks Roberto Fonseca from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Roberto Fonseca runs off the knock.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
2
Shots on Target
9
4
Shots off Target
5
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
50%
50%
Play Area
18.6%
47.7%
33.7%
Scorers
| Pascal Birkwald 49 Stefan Breitner 57, 61 | Sergio Soares 11 Ivan Fernandez 71 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Pascal Birkwald of FC Nürnberg |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Vincenzo Haller (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Samuel Suggs (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Rainer Masur (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Nicolas Buchwald (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Gerhard Hollmer (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Anton Kaiser (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Nils Bartsch (MID) |  | 6 |
| 8. | Pascal Birkwald (MID) |  | 9 |
| 9. | Stefan Breitner (ATT) | | 9 |
| 10. | Sven Busse (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Arno Gelb (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Albrecht Schnoor (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Linus Schramm (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Paul Schäfer (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Pascal Borchard (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | George Mentink (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Eugenio Molowny (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Roberto Fonseca (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Gerhard Neuhaus (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Ivan Fernandez (MID) | | 7 |
| 7. | Matthias Linke (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Jonas Metzger (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Guillaume Kanoute (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Alberto Gento (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Sergio Soares (ATT) | | 7 |
| 12. | Simon Sparwasser (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Torsten Polheim (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Oliver Wallner (DEF) | 0 | |