Match Report
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Match Report
Hail stones bounce on the pitch here at Veltins-Arena where FC Schalke 04 play host to SpVgg Greuther Fürth. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Schalke 04 are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while SpVgg Greuther Fürth appear to be shaped for 5-2-3.
Today's match is refereed by Jakob Frieser.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Schalke 04 are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while SpVgg Greuther Fürth appear to be shaped for 5-2-3.
Today's match is refereed by Jakob Frieser.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and SpVgg Greuther Fürth kick off!
10.11
0-0Victor Gil controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Julian Bartsch. Julian Bartsch makes a simple pass to Lennart Borchard. Lennart Borchard runs straight at the defence! Lennart Borchard strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
14.03
0-0Sylvain Marr makes a probing pass to Oliver Gleisenstein. Oliver Gleisenstein makes a simple pass to Cesar Santos. Cesar Santos whips in a cross ball towards Lennart Borchard. Lennart Borchard fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. The ball comes off Ernesto Velasco and the loose ball is cleared up field.
16.21
Giampiero Baldi threads a neat ball through to Titus Mendez. Titus Mendez controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
26.09
0-0Julian Bartsch hits a low pass to Oliver Gleisenstein. Oliver Gleisenstein knocks in a cross ball towards Cesar Santos. Cesar Santos connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but somehow Stephane Beutler manages to keep it out.
32.47
0-0Julian Bartsch clumsily knocks into Philipp Wilke. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Philipp Wilke stretches but gets up unharmed.
34.44
Julian Bartsch knocks the ball forward to Lennart Borchard. Lennart Borchard plays a one-two with Oliver Gleisenstein and advances towards the goal... Lennart Borchard makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It curls slightly but Stephane Beutler manages to gather it comfortably.
45.00
0-0Titus Mendez kicks a strong pass forward to Giampiero Baldi. Giampiero Baldi flicks a high pass forward. Kai Diakite collects the pass. Kai Diakite knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Eddie Tiler.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Schalke 04 appear unchanged since the first half. SpVgg Greuther Fürth also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
FC Schalke 04 kick off!
47.27
Victor Gil flicks a high pass forward to Sylvain Marr who brings the ball under control. Sylvain Marr passes the ball forward to Cesar Santos. Cesar Santos whips in a cross ball towards Jason Robinson. Jason Robinson makes a convincing header but Stephane Beutler reads it well. Nice keeping!
48.50
Giampiero Baldi comes in with a late challenge on Lennart Borchard. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Lennart Borchard runs off the knock.
49.17
0-0Sylvain Marr clumsily knocks into Kai Diakite. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Kai Diakite gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
51.35
Farid Zemmouri passes the ball forward to Julian Bartsch. Julian Bartsch chips the ball to his team mate, Oliver Gleisenstein. Oliver Gleisenstein whips in a cross ball towards Jason Robinson. Jason Robinson beats his man to it with a header but it's a lousy effort!
54.30
Eddie Tiler takes it forward alone. Eddie Tiler whips in a cross ball towards Jason Robinson. Jason Robinson makes a deft header. Stephane Beutler didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
59.04
Farid Zemmouri hits a low pass to Julian Bartsch. Julian Bartsch makes a probing pass to Eddie Tiler. Eddie Tiler hits a low pass to Lennart Borchard. Some silky footwork from Lennart Borchard provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Good save!
60.25
Eddie Tiler flicks a high pass forward. Julian Bartsch holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Julian Bartsch knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
63.55
1-0Julian Bartsch kicks a strong pass forward to Cesar Santos. Cesar Santos knocks in a cross ball towards Jason Robinson. Jason Robinson makes a looping header on goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
71.14
Julian Bartsch chips the ball to his team mate, Cesar Santos. Cesar Santos whips in a cross ball towards Eddie Tiler. Eddie Tiler powers a header at goal. Stephane Beutler picks it out of the air!
75.11
Titus Mendez flicks a high pass forward to Marcel Rohrschneider who brings the ball under control. Marcel Rohrschneider whips in a cross ball towards Titus Mendez. Titus Mendez knocks the ball goalwards with his head but Alex Nyarko reads it well. Fabulous stop!
79.47
Titus Mendez flicks a high pass forward. Giampiero Baldi holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Giampiero Baldi darts forward. Giampiero Baldi controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Kai Diakite through on goal. Some good footwork from Kai Diakite provides some space. He shoots at goal. Superb reactions from Alex Nyarko. What a save!
83.43
1-0Sylvain Marr catches Marcel Rohrschneider on the ankles. Sylvain Marr is given a warning by the referee! Marcel Rohrschneider runs off the knock.
84.57
Eddie Tiler threads a neat ball through to Cesar Santos. Cesar Santos chips the ball to his team mate, Oliver Gleisenstein. Oliver Gleisenstein whips in a cross ball towards Julian Bartsch. Julian Bartsch heads the ball goalwards. Stephane Beutler is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
89.57
Harry Maddison breaks forward. Harry Maddison hits a low pass to Kai Diakite. Kai Diakite knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
Ernesto Velasco threads the ball through to Titus Mendez. Titus Mendez knocks the ball to his team mate, Kai Diakite. Kai Diakite lofts in a cross ball towards Nils Seeler. Nils Seeler gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for SpVgg Greuther Fürth!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
9
3
Shots off Target
2
1
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
2
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
54.7%
45.3%
Play Area
23.4%
46.9%
29.7%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Julian Bartsch of FC Schalke 04 |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Alex Nyarko (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Victor Gil (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Sylvain Marr (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 4. | Farid Zemmouri (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Patricio Gainza (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Eddie Tiler (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Julian Bartsch (MID) |  | 9 |
| 8. | Lennart Borchard (ATT) | 7 | |
| 9. | Jason Robinson (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Oliver Gleisenstein (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Cesar Santos (ATT) | 8 | |
| 12. | Martin Metzger (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Orlando Zerdoux (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Tobias Poschner (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Stephane Beutler (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Ernesto Velasco (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Philipp Wilke (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Steven Stam (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Harry Maddison (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Salomon Kurstot (DEF) | 6 | |
| 7. | Giampiero Baldi (MID) | | 7 |
| 8. | Titus Mendez (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Kai Diakite (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Nils Seeler (ATT) | | 7 |
| 11. | Marcel Rohrschneider (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Bakary Netzer (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Roland Mulder (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Christian Möller (ATT) | 0 | |