Match Report
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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Veltins-Arena where FC Schalke 04 play host to Karlsruher SC . A crowd of 18,821 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both FC Schalke 04 and Karlsruher SC are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Philipp Widmann.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both FC Schalke 04 and Karlsruher SC are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Philipp Widmann.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and FC Schalke 04 kick off!
2.50
0-0With imagination, Guillaume Kanoute picks a pass forward to Sergio Soares. Sergio Soares knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
3.45
0-0Jakob Frieser knocks the ball forward to Hugo Diez. Hugo Diez shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
4.26
0-0Billy Souness clumsily knocks into Sergio Soares. Billy Souness is warned by the referee! Sergio Soares hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
15.14
0-1Alexander Roth deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Hugo Diez. Hugo Diez whips in a cross ball towards Adrian Sherwood. Adrian Sherwood connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Pascal Borchard is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
18.30
0-1Victor Fuentes clumsily knocks into Guillaume Kanoute. The referee calls over Victor Fuentes and shows him a yellow card! Guillaume Kanoute carries on, but is struggling a bit.
20.23
0-1Eugenio Molowny plays the ball forward to Ivan Fernandez. Ivan Fernandez threads a neat ball through to Sergio Soares. Sergio Soares knocks in a cross ball towards Guillaume Kanoute. Guillaume Kanoute makes a convincing header. Fredrik Richards didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
22.43
Arno Krüger threads a neat ball through to Sebastiao Fonseca. Sebastiao Fonseca deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Adrian Sherwood. Adrian Sherwood knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
32.08
Sebastiao Fonseca sees Adrian Sherwood in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Adrian Sherwood plays a scrappy one-two with Colin Marr and advances towards the goal... Adrian Sherwood cuts inside onto his preferred left foot and rushes a shot at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Nice keeping!
33.14
Showing composure, Clive Fletcher picks a pass forward to Colin Marr. Colin Marr lofts in a cross ball towards Jakob Frieser. Jakob Frieser outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Pascal Borchard picks it out of the air!
38.43
Colin Marr makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Adrian Sherwood. Adrian Sherwood whips in a cross ball towards Colin Marr. Colin Marr connects with a diving header. It's miles wide!
39.25
Billy Souness threads a neat ball through to Clive Fletcher. Clive Fletcher flicks a high ball forward to Adrian Sherwood who takes it down. Adrian Sherwood sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's a lousy effort!
42.57
Billy Souness knocks the ball to his team mate, Jakob Frieser. Jakob Frieser knocks the ball to his team mate, Alexander Roth. Alexander Roth tries a spectacular long range effort but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
44.09
Eugenio Molowny flicks a high pass forward. Jonas Metzger holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Seeing a gap ahead, Jonas Metzger plays the ball forward to Guillaume Kanoute. Guillaume Kanoute knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Schalke 04 appear unchanged since the first half. Karlsruher SC also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Karlsruher SC start the second half!
47.07
With imagination, Jonas Metzger plays the ball forward to Alberto Gento. Alberto Gento knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Victor Fuentes.
51.39
Alexander Roth surges forward with the ball. Alexander Roth shoots from outside the area. Pascal Borchard gets down and covers it.
53.38
Alexander Roth makes a simple pass to Adrian Sherwood. Adrian Sherwood plays a one-two with Colin Marr and rushes in on goal... Adrian Sherwood shoots from just inside the box. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
60.50
Sebastiao Fonseca knocks the ball to his team mate, Clive Fletcher. Clive Fletcher flicks a high pass forward. Jakob Frieser holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jakob Frieser shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Pascal Borchard manages to gather it easily.
61.19
Jonas Metzger barges into Alexander Roth. Jonas Metzger is shown the yellow card! Alexander Roth carries on, but is struggling a bit.
63.33
Alexander Roth makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Adrian Sherwood. Adrian Sherwood knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Pascal Borchard who gathers it comfortably.
73.16
Jakob Frieser knocks the ball to his team mate, Hugo Diez. Hugo Diez knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by George Mentink.
78.25
Colin Marr controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Adrian Sherwood. Adrian Sherwood whips in a cross ball towards Hugo Diez. Hugo Diez is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but Pascal Borchard is on top of it.
79.39
Alexander Roth catches Alberto Gento on the ankles. Alexander Roth is warned by the referee! Alberto Gento stretches but gets up unharmed.
83.49
Jonas Metzger passes the ball forward to Alberto Gento. Alberto Gento plays a quick one-two with Sergio Soares and rushes in on goal... Alberto Gento makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
85.48
Alexander Roth kicks a strong pass forward to Jakob Frieser. Jakob Frieser shoots from 25 yards but is denied by Pascal Borchard. Excellent save.
89.27
Clive Fletcher runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Clive Fletcher whips in a cross ball towards Hugo Diez. Hugo Diez gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but he balloons it over the crossbar!
90.00
0-1Jonas Metzger hacks Alexander Roth from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's another yellow card! It's an early bath for Jonas Metzger!! Alexander Roth runs off the knock.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
2
7
Shots off Target
0
6
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
3
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
1
0
Possession
43.5%
56.5%
Play Area
28.2%
50.6%
21.2%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Adrian Sherwood of Karlsruher SC |
Match Ratings
| 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) | 6 | |
| 7. | Matthias Linke (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Jonas Metzger (MID) |  | 3 |
| 9. | Guillaume Kanoute (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Alberto Gento (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Sergio Soares (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Simon Sparwasser (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Torsten Polheim (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Oliver Wallner (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Fredrik Richards (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Arno Krüger (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Billy Souness (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Sebastiao Fonseca (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Victor Fuentes (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 6. | Alexander Roth (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Jakob Frieser (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Clive Fletcher (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Hugo Diez (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Colin Marr (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Adrian Sherwood (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 12. | Stanislas Bah (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Kevin Prantl (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Julian Kuzorra (GK) | 0 | |