Match Report
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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Veltins-Arena where FC Schalke 04 play host to Hamburger SV. A crowd of 19,502 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both FC Schalke 04 and Hamburger SV are lined up in a 4-2-4 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Julian Gerlach.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both FC Schalke 04 and Hamburger SV are lined up in a 4-2-4 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Julian Gerlach.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with FC Schalke 04 kicking off!
2.47
0-0Nigel Makin flicks a high pass forward. Gerhard Ziege controls it well on his chest. Gerhard Ziege shoots from distance but it flies just off target!
3.11
Nigel Makin flicks a high ball forward to Linus Hollmer who takes it down. Linus Hollmer flicks a high pass forward. Nigel Makin controls it well on his chest. Nigel Makin controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
4.47
0-0Farid Zemmouri hits a low pass to Eddie Tiler. Eddie Tiler flicks a high pass forward. Oliver Gleisenstein controls it well on his chest. Oliver Gleisenstein whips in a cross ball towards Cesar Santos. Cesar Santos powers a header at goal but it is tipped over by Gennaro Caini.
5.29
0-0Lennart Borchard takes a quick corner, playing it short to Sylvain Marr. Some world-class footwork from Sylvain Marr provides some space. He curls a shot at goal but is denied by Graeme Royce. Excellent block.
21.57
Nigel Makin makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Linus Hollmer. Linus Hollmer sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but somehow Alex Nyarko manages to keep it out.
24.25
Gerhard Ziege makes a probing pass to Ernesto Carrasco. Ernesto Carrasco flicks the ball to his team mate, Gerhard Ziege. Gerhard Ziege shoots from long range but it's well over the bar!
26.02
Nigel Makin hits a low pass to Gary Caldwell. Gary Caldwell threads the ball through to Nigel Makin. Nigel Makin knocks in a cross ball towards Kevin Bremner. Kevin Bremner beats his man to it with a header but Alex Nyarko is on top of it.
27.08
0-1Gary Caldwell darts forward. Gary Caldwell threads the ball through to Nigel Makin. Nigel Makin makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Linus Hollmer. Some good footwork from Linus Hollmer provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
36.12
Graeme Royce knocks the ball forward to Linus Hollmer. Linus Hollmer flicks a high pass forward to Nigel Makin who brings the ball under control. Nigel Makin shoots from distance but it is shockingly off target!
38.51
0-1Martin Metzger comes in with a late challenge on Gerhard Ziege. Martin Metzger is warned by the referee! Gerhard Ziege runs off the knock.
39.30
Martin Metzger flicks a high pass forward. Cesar Santos controls it well on his chest. Cesar Santos finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. He makes it look easy!
45.00
Gerhard Ziege changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Gerhard Ziege lofts in a cross ball towards Nigel Makin. Nigel Makin whips the ball goalwards with his head but somehow Alex Nyarko manages to keep it out.
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. Hamburger SV also appear unchanged since the first half. The FC Schalke 04 players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
The second half starts with Hamburger SV kicking off!
51.02
0-1Lennart Borchard catches Graeme Royce on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Graeme Royce runs off the knock.
53.40
Graeme Royce catches Martin Metzger on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Martin Metzger runs off the knock.
55.34
Nigel Makin knocks the ball to his team mate, Kevin Bremner. Kevin Bremner controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
57.21
Nigel Makin receives the ball from a throw-in from Gerhard Ziege. Nigel Makin flicks a high pass forward. Hugo Carrasco comfortably collects the pass. Hugo Carrasco chips the ball to his team mate, Gerhard Ziege. Gerhard Ziege whips in a cross ball towards Linus Hollmer. Linus Hollmer makes a looping header on goal. Alex Nyarko gathers the ball up comfortably. He makes it look easy!
59.05
Farid Zemmouri flicks a high pass forward. Eddie Tiler controls it well on his chest. Eddie Tiler flicks a high pass forward. Cesar Santos easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Cesar Santos cuts inside the box! Cesar Santos takes a shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Cesar Santos!
66.19
Victor Gil flicks a high ball forward to Martin Metzger who takes it down. Martin Metzger threads a neat ball through to Oliver Gleisenstein. Oliver Gleisenstein lofts in a cross ball towards Martin Metzger. Martin Metzger finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
69.20
Without breaking stride, Martin Metzger plays the ball forward to Cesar Santos. Cesar Santos lofts in a cross ball towards Orlando Zerdoux. Orlando Zerdoux flicks the ball with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
72.57
Farid Zemmouri threads the ball through to Martin Metzger. Martin Metzger threads a neat ball through to Eddie Tiler. Eddie Tiler lofts in a cross ball towards Orlando Zerdoux. Orlando Zerdoux powers a header at goal. Gennaro Caini picks it out of the air!
75.10
Eddie Tiler flicks the ball to his team mate, Oliver Gleisenstein. Oliver Gleisenstein makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Cesar Santos. Some silky footwork from Cesar Santos provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
79.11
Farid Zemmouri flicks a high pass forward. Martin Metzger holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Martin Metzger deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Oliver Gleisenstein. Oliver Gleisenstein lofts in a cross ball towards Orlando Zerdoux. Orlando Zerdoux makes a looping header on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
83.06
4-1Orlando Zerdoux threads a neat ball through to Oliver Gleisenstein. Oliver Gleisenstein passes the ball forward but Cesar Santos is offside!
87.28
Gary Caldwell kicks a strong pass forward to Nigel Makin. Nigel Makin knocks the ball to his team mate, Hugo Carrasco. Hugo Carrasco shoots from outside the area but it flies well off target!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
4
1
Shots on Target
8
5
Shots off Target
1
6
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
44.7%
55.3%
Play Area
30.3%
40.8%
28.9%
Scorers
| Cesar Santos 59 Martin Metzger 66 Orlando Zerdoux 69, 79 | Linus Hollmer 27 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Orlando Zerdoux of FC Schalke 04 |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Alex Nyarko (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Juan-Carlos Zamora (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Victor Gil (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Farid Zemmouri (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Sylvain Marr (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Eddie Tiler (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Martin Metzger (MID) |  | 8 |
| 8. | Lennart Borchard (ATT) |  | 5 |
| 9. | Oliver Gleisenstein (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Orlando Zerdoux (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Cesar Santos (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Julian Bartsch (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Steffen Birkwald (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Patricio Gainza (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Gennaro Caini (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Davide Redaelli (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Gary Caldwell (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Graeme Royce (DEF) | | 6 |
| 5. | James Grimandi (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Gerhard Ziege (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Nigel Makin (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Linus Hollmer (ATT) | | 7 |
| 9. | Ernesto Carrasco (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Kevin Bremner (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Hugo Carrasco (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Martin Benfari (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Djibrill Lempereur (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Tobias Dehm (ATT) | 0 | |