Match Report


FC Schalke 04FC Schalke 04     FC KölnFC Köln
Michael XavierMichael Xavier Dave Cee Dave Cee
Alex NyarkoA. Nyarko77
G
1captain
G
75Johnny IniaJ. Inia
Juan-Carlos ZamoraJ. Zamora77
D
2
D
74Kevin KrügerK. Krüger
Victor GilV. Gil78
D
3
D
76Nico MeidtN. Meidt
Farid ZemmouriF. Zemmouri73
D
4
D
75André CastanedaA. Castaneda
Patricio GainzaP. Gainza77
D
5
D
75Yurtcan IzzetY. Izzet
Eddie TilerE. Tiler84
M
6
M
79Samir RöhnerS. Röhner
Julian BartschJ. Bartsch92
M
captain7
M
76Oliver HelmerO. Helmer
Lennart BorchardL. Borchard75
A
8
M
77Steffen KohlerS. Kohler
Oliver GleisensteinO. Gleisenstein77
A
9
A
73Tomislav TomasT. Tomas
Jason RobinsonJ. Robinson71
A
10
A
72Julian WesselmannJ. Wesselmann
Cesar SantosC. Santos84
A
11
A
78Esteban CarrascoE. Carrasco
 
Martin MetzgerM. Metzger81
M
12
D
73Claus FredgaardC. Fredgaard
Tobias PoschnerT. Poschner76
M
13
M
73Gian Paolo TangorraG. Tangorra
Orlando ZerdouxO. Zerdoux77
A
14
A
74Philipp ArndtP. Arndt

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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Veltins-Arena where FC Schalke 04 play host to FC Köln. 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 FC Köln appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Jakob Frieser.


0.00
FC Schalke 04 kick off and get the first half underway!
2.33
André Castaneda kicks a strong pass forward to Tomislav Tomas. Tomislav Tomas knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
4.37
Victor Gil threads a neat ball through to Eddie Tiler. With some swift thinking, Eddie Tiler plays the ball forward to Cesar Santos. Cesar Santos tries a spectacular long range effort but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
8.20
Samir Röhner hits a low pass to Tomislav Tomas. Tomislav Tomas runs straight at the defence! Tomislav Tomas tries a spectacular strike. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
12.45
Steffen Kohler kicks a strong pass forward to Esteban Carrasco. Esteban Carrasco knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
14.40
Yurtcan Izzet comes in with a late challenge on Oliver Gleisenstein. The referee warns Yurtcan Izzet to calm down! Oliver Gleisenstein hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
15.34
Victor Gil punts the ball hopefully upfield. Lennart Borchard finds some space and shoots from distance but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
16.13
Eddie Tiler controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jason Robinson. Jason Robinson plays a quick one-two with Oliver Gleisenstein and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Jason Robinson provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
21.44
Samir Röhner surges forward with the ball. Samir Röhner knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
22.56
André Castaneda threads a neat ball through to Esteban Carrasco. Esteban Carrasco shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
24.41
Julian Bartsch flicks a high ball forward to Jason Robinson who takes it down. Jason Robinson advances inside the box! Jason Robinson shoots from just inside the box but somehow Johnny Inia manages to keep it out.
26.25
Julian Bartsch flicks a high pass forward. Oliver Gleisenstein holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Oliver Gleisenstein knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by André Castaneda.
27.03
Oliver Helmer knocks the ball to his team mate, Samir Röhner. Samir Röhner knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Patricio Gainza.
28.38
Oliver Helmer advances with the ball. Oliver Helmer whips in a cross ball towards Esteban Carrasco. Esteban Carrasco jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Farid Zemmouri steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
34.48
André Castaneda makes a simple pass to Oliver Helmer. Oliver Helmer flicks a high pass forward. Julian Wesselmann holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Julian Wesselmann shoots from distance. Fantastic reaction save from Alex Nyarko!
40.46
Yurtcan Izzet threads a neat ball through to Samir Röhner. Samir Röhner threads the ball through to Julian Wesselmann. Julian Wesselmann plays a scrappy one-two with Oliver Helmer and advances towards the goal... Julian Wesselmann cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but is denied by Alex Nyarko. Excellent save.
45.00
Steffen Kohler flicks a high pass forward. Samir Röhner controls it well on his chest. Samir Röhner knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
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. FC Köln also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and FC Köln kick off!
47.17
Kevin Krüger kicks a strong pass forward to Nico Meidt. Nico Meidt flicks a high pass forward to Samir Röhner who brings the ball under control. Samir Röhner knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
48.09
Esteban Carrasco kicks a strong pass forward to Julian Wesselmann. Julian Wesselmann shoots from outside the area but it is miles over!
49.27
Julian Bartsch makes a probing pass to Lennart Borchard. Lennart Borchard plays a one-two with Oliver Gleisenstein and rushes in on goal... Lennart Borchard shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Excellent keeping!
51.19
Victor Gil makes a probing pass to Jason Robinson. Jason Robinson lofts in a cross ball towards Oliver Gleisenstein. Oliver Gleisenstein heads the ball goalwards. Johnny Inia comfortably punches it away to safety.
60.01
FC Köln have made a substitution with Philipp Arndt replacing Tomislav Tomas .
61.03
Steffen Kohler catches Eddie Tiler on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Eddie Tiler runs off the knock.
67.43
Steffen Kohler makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Samir Röhner. Samir Röhner lofts in a cross ball towards Philipp Arndt. With a superhuman jump, Philipp Arndt connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The keeper is on top of it. Nice keeping!
71.52
Nico Meidt knocks the ball to his team mate, Julian Wesselmann. Julian Wesselmann takes it forward alone. Julian Wesselmann whips in a cross ball towards Oliver Helmer. Oliver Helmer rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Alex Nyarko didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
75.54
Nico Meidt controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Esteban Carrasco. Esteban Carrasco plays a scrappy one-two with Julian Wesselmann and stumbles forward towards the goal... Some good footwork from Esteban Carrasco provides some space. He shoots at goal but is denied by Alex Nyarko. Excellent save.
83.21
André Castaneda deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Steffen Kohler. Steffen Kohler flicks a high pass forward. Oliver Helmer holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Oliver Helmer knocks the ball forward, putting Steffen Kohler through on goal. Steffen Kohler takes a shot at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Alex Nyarko with no chance!! Goal for FC Köln!
89.34
Victor Gil threads a neat ball through to Eddie Tiler. Eddie Tiler flicks a high pass forward. Oliver Gleisenstein collects the pass. Oliver Gleisenstein knocks in a cross ball towards Lennart Borchard. Lennart Borchard rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

FC Schalke 04

FC Köln
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
5
8
Shots off Target
2
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
43.1%
56.9%
Play Area
37.5%
41.7%
20.8%

Scorers
Jason Robinson 16
Lennart Borchard 89
Tomislav Tomas 8
Steffen Kohler 83

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Jason Robinson of FC Schalke 04

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

1.Johnny Inia (GK)
7
2.Kevin Krüger (DEF)
6
3.Nico Meidt (DEF)
6
4.André Castaneda (DEF)
6
5.Yurtcan Izzet (DEF)
6
6.Samir Röhner (MID)
8
7.Oliver Helmer (MID)
8
8.Steffen Kohler (MID)goal scoredyellow card
8
9.Tomislav Tomas (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Julian Wesselmann (ATT)
7
11.Esteban Carrasco (ATT)
6
 
12.Claus Fredgaard (DEF)
0
13.Gian Paolo Tangorra (MID)
0
14.Philipp Arndt (ATT)
6