Match Report


FC Bayern MunichFC Bayern Munich     FC Schalke 04FC Schalke 04
David ConnorDavid Connor Michael Xavier Michael Xavier
Thomas KonselT. Konsel82
G
1
G
77Alex NyarkoA. Nyarko
Albrecht DöringA. Döring78
D
2
D
77Juan-Carlos ZamoraJ. Zamora
Edwin AltidoreE. Altidore74
D
3
D
77Victor GilV. Gil
Quim RegoQ. Rego71
D
4
D
73Farid ZemmouriF. Zemmouri
Linus MetzlerL. Metzler76
D
5
D
77Patricio GainzaP. Gainza
Roberto GomesR. Gomes84
M
captain6
M
84Eddie TilerE. Tiler
Bautista CalvoB. Calvo79
M
7captain
M
91Julian BartschJ. Bartsch
Vitor AlvesV. Alves83
A
8
A
75Lennart BorchardL. Borchard
Bram Van AnkerenB. Van Ankeren75
A
9
A
77Orlando ZerdouxO. Zerdoux
Luis AlmeidaL. Almeida80
A
10
A
71Jason RobinsonJ. Robinson
Helder LopesH. Lopes77
A
11
A
84Cesar SantosC. Santos
 
Aldo RomoA. Romo52
G
12
M
80Martin MetzgerM. Metzger
Paul HulmeP. Hulme42
D
13
A
77Oliver GleisensteinO. Gleisenstein
Gavin WhiteG. White79
M
14
M
76Tobias PoschnerT. Poschner

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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Allianz Arena where FC Bayern Munich play host to FC Schalke 04. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Bayern Munich are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while FC Schalke 04 appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Linus Richter.


0.00
The first half starts with FC Bayern Munich kicking off!
4.56
Bram Van Ankeren makes a probing pass to Roberto Gomes. Roberto Gomes knocks in a cross ball towards Bram Van Ankeren. Bram Van Ankeren flicks the ball with his head. It's there!! Alex Nyarko has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
8.11
Linus Metzler hacks Cesar Santos from behind! Linus Metzler is given a warning by the referee! Cesar Santos runs off the knock.
14.18
Victor Gil comes in with a late challenge on Bautista Calvo. Victor Gil is shown the yellow card! Bautista Calvo carries on, but is struggling a bit.
18.29
Roberto Gomes flicks a high pass forward to Bautista Calvo who brings the ball under control. Bautista Calvo shoots from long range. Alex Nyarko gathers the ball up comfortably. Well saved!
22.15
Farid Zemmouri pushes mid-way up the pitch. Farid Zemmouri flicks a high pass forward. Cesar Santos controls it well on his chest. Cesar Santos threads the ball through to Jason Robinson but he's offside!
24.33
Eddie Tiler makes a probing pass to Lennart Borchard. Lennart Borchard cuts inside the box! Lennart Borchard shoots from just inside the box. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Lennart Borchard!
28.10
Patricio Gainza makes a probing pass to Eddie Tiler. Eddie Tiler makes a probing pass to Jason Robinson. Jason Robinson lofts in a cross ball towards Orlando Zerdoux. Orlando Zerdoux directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
33.36
Albrecht Döring passes the ball forward to Bautista Calvo. Bautista Calvo chips the ball to his team mate, Vitor Alves. Vitor Alves takes a shot at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
38.21
Orlando Zerdoux flicks a high pass forward. Cesar Santos holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Cesar Santos shoots from 20 yards but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
39.21
Bautista Calvo threads the ball through to Helder Lopes. Helder Lopes knocks in a cross ball towards Luis Almeida. Luis Almeida jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
42.10
Seeing a gap ahead, Eddie Tiler plays the ball forward to Lennart Borchard. Lennart Borchard lofts in a cross ball towards Jason Robinson. Jason Robinson jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Fantastic reaction save from Thomas Konsel!
45.00
Quim Rego kicks a strong pass forward to Bautista Calvo. Bautista Calvo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Bram Van Ankeren. Bram Van Ankeren shoots from 20 yards but slams it into the crowd!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Bayern Munich appear unchanged since the first half. FC Schalke 04 also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
FC Schalke 04 kick off the second half!
48.10
Helder Lopes comes in with a late challenge on Patricio Gainza. Helder Lopes is given a warning by the referee! Patricio Gainza runs off the knock.
54.28
Julian Bartsch flicks a high pass forward. Orlando Zerdoux collects the pass. Orlando Zerdoux knocks in a cross ball towards Cesar Santos. Cesar Santos jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Thomas Konsel easily picks it out of the air!
57.35
Edwin Altidore kicks a strong pass forward to Bautista Calvo. Bautista Calvo kicks a strong pass forward to Roberto Gomes. Roberto Gomes lofts in a cross ball towards Bram Van Ankeren. Bram Van Ankeren jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but is denied by Alex Nyarko. Excellent save.
59.56
Helder Lopes threads the ball through to Vitor Alves. Vitor Alves plays a one-two with Luis Almeida and advances towards the goal... Vitor Alves cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
66.32
Eddie Tiler deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jason Robinson. Jason Robinson skips past Edwin Altidore! Jason Robinson rockets a shot on goal. It's there!! Thomas Konsel has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
69.51
Julian Bartsch controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Lennart Borchard. Lennart Borchard knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Thomas Konsel who gathers it comfortably.
71.21
Seeing a gap ahead, Bautista Calvo plays the ball forward to Luis Almeida. Luis Almeida knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
73.27
Vitor Alves threads a neat ball through to Bram Van Ankeren. Bram Van Ankeren passes the ball forward but Vitor Alves is offside!
75.28
Juan-Carlos Zamora flicks a high pass forward to Eddie Tiler who brings the ball under control. Eddie Tiler flicks a high pass forward. Julian Bartsch controls it well on his chest. Julian Bartsch whips in a cross ball towards Cesar Santos. Cesar Santos gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
81.23
Roberto Gomes makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Luis Almeida. Luis Almeida rushes past Eddie Tiler! Luis Almeida shoots from just inside the box his aim is horrendously poor!
90.00
Roberto Gomes kicks a strong pass forward to Bautista Calvo. Bautista Calvo knocks in a cross ball towards Roberto Gomes. Roberto Gomes rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Solid save from Alex Nyarko.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

FC Bayern Munich

FC Schalke 04
Goals
4
4
Shots on Target
7
6
Shots off Target
2
1
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
52.1%
47.9%
Play Area
23.9%
47.9%
28.2%

Scorers
Bram Van Ankeren 5
Vitor Alves 33, 60
Luis Almeida 39
Lennart Borchard 24
Orlando Zerdoux 28
Jason Robinson 66
Cesar Santos 75

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Vitor Alves of FC Bayern Munich

Match Ratings
1.Thomas Konsel (GK)
6
2.Albrecht Döring (DEF)
6
3.Edwin Altidore (DEF)
6
4.Quim Rego (DEF)
6
5.Linus Metzler (DEF)
5
6.Roberto Gomes (MID)
7
7.Bautista Calvo (MID)
8
8.Vitor Alves (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
9.Bram Van Ankeren (ATT)goal scored
7
10.Luis Almeida (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Helder Lopes (ATT)
6
 
12.Aldo Romo (GK)
0
13.Paul Hulme (DEF)
0
14.Gavin White (MID)
0

1.Alex Nyarko (GK)
6
2.Juan-Carlos Zamora (DEF)
6
3.Victor Gil (DEF)yellow card
5
4.Farid Zemmouri (DEF)
6
5.Patricio Gainza (DEF)
6
6.Eddie Tiler (MID)
8
7.Julian Bartsch (MID)
7
8.Lennart Borchard (ATT)goal scored
7
9.Orlando Zerdoux (ATT)goal scored
7
10.Jason Robinson (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Cesar Santos (ATT)goal scored
7
 
12.Martin Metzger (MID)
0
13.Oliver Gleisenstein (ATT)
0
14.Tobias Poschner (MID)
0