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 SpVgg Greuther Fürth. A crowd of 17,702 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
FC Schalke 04 are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while SpVgg Greuther Fürth appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Sven Emmerlich.
The pitch is in good condition.
FC Schalke 04 are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while SpVgg Greuther Fürth appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Sven Emmerlich.
0.00
0-0FC Schalke 04 kick off and get the match underway!
2.47
0-0Garry McNeill clumsily knocks into Jonas Metzger. The referee calls over Garry McNeill and shows him a yellow card! Jonas Metzger runs off the knock.
3.36
0-0Ivan Fernandez hacks Florian Augstein from behind! Ivan Fernandez is warned by the referee! Florian Augstein runs off the knock.
4.47
0-0George Mentink hits a low pass to Ivan Fernandez. Ivan Fernandez makes a beautiful solo run. Ivan Fernandez knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Hauke Schönenborn who gathers it comfortably.
10.55
Jurgen Goossen makes a probing pass to Gerhard Kneissl. Gerhard Kneissl knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ivan Fernandez.
12.10
0-0Gerhard Kneissl passes the ball forward to Kodjo Giuly. Kodjo Giuly tries a spectacular long range effort but it's well over the bar!
15.50
Ivan Fernandez threads a neat ball through to Guillaume Kanoute. Guillaume Kanoute knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
16.13
0-0Ivan Fernandez chips the ball to his team mate, Matthias Linke. Matthias Linke rushes past Torsten Gelb! Matthias Linke shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It curls slightly but Hauke Schönenborn manages to gather it easily.
21.46
Matthias Linke knocks the ball forward to Alberto Gento. Alberto Gento shoots from distance but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
32.07
George Mentink hacks Jurgen Goossen from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Jurgen Goossen hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
34.47
Roberto Fonseca makes a simple pass to Jonas Metzger. Jonas Metzger hits a low pass to Alberto Gento. Alberto Gento finds some space and shoots from distance but somehow Hauke Schönenborn manages to keep it out.
39.39
Ivan Fernandez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Guillaume Kanoute. Guillaume Kanoute skips past Torsten Gelb! Guillaume Kanoute takes a shot at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
42.42
Gerhard Neuhaus hacks Garry McNeill from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Garry McNeill hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
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. SpVgg Greuther Fürth have changed their lineup with Gerhard Ziege replacing Garry McNeill.
45.00
The whistle blows and SpVgg Greuther Fürth kick off!
47.32
Jonas Metzger flicks a high ball forward to Guillaume Kanoute who takes it down. Guillaume Kanoute shoots from 25 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
48.38
Manuel Almeida clumsily knocks into Eugenio Molowny. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Eugenio Molowny stretches but gets up unharmed.
49.35
1-0Eugenio Molowny kicks a strong pass forward to Jonas Metzger. Jonas Metzger surges forward with the ball. Jonas Metzger whips in a cross ball towards Guillaume Kanoute. Guillaume Kanoute beats his man to it with a header. Hauke Schönenborn is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
60.43
1-0SpVgg Greuther Fürth have made a substitution with Dries van der Hoek replacing Manuel Almeida .
66.51
Roberto Fonseca comes in with a late challenge on Dries van der Hoek. Roberto Fonseca is shown the yellow card! Dries van der Hoek runs off the knock.
69.37
Roberto Fonseca hoofs the ball up the pitch. Jonas Metzger lofts in a cross ball towards Guillaume Kanoute. Guillaume Kanoute beats his man to it with a header but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
77.44
SpVgg Greuther Fürth have made a substitution with Daniele Potts replacing Jose Pardo .
78.49
Jonas Metzger kicks a strong pass forward to Sergio Soares. Sergio Soares controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's a woeful effort!
79.10
1-0Gerhard Kneissl comes in with a very late challenge on Ivan Fernandez. The referee motions to Gerhard Kneissl to come over. It's a red card!! Ivan Fernandez hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
84.22
1-0Ivan Fernandez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Sergio Soares. Sergio Soares whips in a cross ball towards Guillaume Kanoute. Guillaume Kanoute jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Simon Bartsch steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
89.03
George Mentink threads a neat ball through to Guillaume Kanoute. Guillaume Kanoute whips in a cross ball towards Alberto Gento. Alberto Gento powers a header at goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
6
0
Shots off Target
4
1
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
4
3
Yellow Cards
3
2
Red Cards
0
1
Possession
56.8%
43.2%
Play Area
27.2%
45.7%
27.2%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Guillaume Kanoute of FC Schalke 04 |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Pascal Borchard (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | George Mentink (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 3. | Eugenio Molowny (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Roberto Fonseca (DEF) | | 6 |
| 5. | Gerhard Neuhaus (DEF) | | 5 |
| 6. | Ivan Fernandez (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Matthias Linke (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Jonas Metzger (MID) | 8 | |
| 9. | Guillaume Kanoute (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 10. | Alberto Gento (ATT) | | 7 |
| 11. | Sergio Soares (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Simon Sparwasser (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Torsten Polheim (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Oliver Wallner (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Hauke Schönenborn (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Simon Bartsch (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Stephen Hutchison (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Florian Augstein (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Torsten Gelb (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Jose Pardo (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Garry McNeill (MID) | | 6 |
| 8. | Jurgen Goossen (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Manuel Almeida (ATT) | | 5 |
| 10. | Kodjo Giuly (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Dries van der Hoek (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Daniele Potts (MID) | 6 | |
| 13. | Gerhard Ziege (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Gerhard Kneissl (MID) |  | 3 |