Match Report
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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Veltins-Arena where FC Schalke 04 play host to TSV 1860 München. 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 TSV 1860 München appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Paul Kaiser.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Schalke 04 are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while TSV 1860 München appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Paul Kaiser.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and FC Schalke 04 kick off!
2.11
0-0Alun Plowright flicks a high pass forward to Rafael Sousa who brings the ball under control. Rafael Sousa plays the ball forward to Alberto Gomes. Alberto Gomes knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alex Nyarko who gathers it comfortably.
15.58
Romero P. Martinez makes a probing pass to Alberto Gomes. Alberto Gomes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
16.54
Alun Plowright knocks the ball to his team mate, Romero P. Martinez. Romero P. Martinez knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Julian Bartsch.
18.59
1-0Julian Bartsch knocks the ball to his team mate, Lennart Borchard. Lennart Borchard knocks in a cross ball towards Jakob Lange. Jakob Lange connects with a diving header. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
22.12
Alun Plowright makes a simple pass to Romero P. Martinez. Romero P. Martinez makes a simple pass to Julian José Mari. Julian José Mari knocks in a cross ball towards John Young. John Young directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for TSV 1860 München!
27.50
1-1David Meidt threads the ball through to Julian José Mari. Julian José Mari shoots from 25 yards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
28.08
1-1Rafael Sousa makes a high pass forward. David Meidt shows exceptional athleticism as he brings the ball under control. Seeing a gap ahead, David Meidt picks a pass forward to Jose Pirri. Jose Pirri finds some space and shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Alex Nyarko!
32.09
John Young hits a low pass to Florian Kauder. Florian Kauder knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Julian Bartsch.
33.04
Domenico Mercuri passes the ball forward to Florian Kauder. Florian Kauder shoots from 25 yards. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
36.58
Florian Kauder receives the ball from a throw-in from Jose Pirri. Florian Kauder brings the ball forward. Florian Kauder lofts in a cross ball towards Julian José Mari. Julian José Mari connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Alex Nyarko effortlessly picks it out of the air!
38.53
Martin Metzger knocks the ball forward to Jakob Lange. Jakob Lange knocks in a cross ball towards Gustavo Arredondo. Gustavo Arredondo makes a convincing header. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
45.00
2-1Jose Pirri sees Julian José Mari in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Julian José Mari whips in a cross ball towards Jose Pirri. Jose Pirri beats his man to it with a header but it is deflected wide by Juan-Carlos Zamora.
45.00
Romero P. Martinez takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. John Young shoots from just inside the box. The ball ricochets off Patricio Gainza and flashes wide of the near post.
45.00
2-1It's a corner kick. Romero P. Martinez kicks a low ball out wide. Julian Bartsch reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Schalke 04 appear unchanged since the first half. TSV 1860 München also appear unchanged since the first half. The TSV 1860 München players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
TSV 1860 München kick off!
47.37
Alberto Gomes makes a beautiful pass to the feet of John Young. John Young knocks in a cross ball towards Alberto Gomes. Alberto Gomes gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
54.38
Rafael Sousa knocks the ball forward to Alberto Gomes. Alberto Gomes kicks a strong pass forward to John Young. John Young knocks in a cross ball towards Julian José Mari. Julian José Mari connects with a diving header. Alex Nyarko gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
60.26
2-2TSV 1860 München have made 2 substitutions with Martin Streich replacing Alun Plowright and Samba Chaveriat replacing Jose Pirri .
61.35
Patricio Gainza laces a weighted ball forward to Julian Bartsch. Julian Bartsch deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gustavo Arredondo. Gustavo Arredondo lofts in a cross ball towards Oliver Gleisenstein. Oliver Gleisenstein is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice keeping!
63.12
Martin Metzger knocks the ball to his team mate, Lennart Borchard. Lennart Borchard shoots from distance. Callum McGrory effortlessly gets down and covers it.
69.16
Amine Bouyoucef threads the ball through to Julian Bartsch. Julian Bartsch knocks the ball to his team mate, Oliver Gleisenstein. Oliver Gleisenstein whips in a cross ball towards Martin Metzger. Martin Metzger jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Callum McGrory gathers the ball up comfortably. Quality keeping!
73.52
2-2Oliver Gleisenstein hacks Domenico Mercuri from behind! Oliver Gleisenstein is warned by the referee! Domenico Mercuri hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
75.44
Alberto Gomes threads the ball through to John Young. John Young knocks in a cross ball towards Julian José Mari. Julian José Mari finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Alex Nyarko manages to gather it effortlessly.
84.07
With some swift thinking, Julian Bartsch plays the ball forward to Martin Metzger. Seeing a gap ahead, Martin Metzger laces a weighted ball forward to Julian Bartsch. Julian Bartsch lofts in a cross ball towards Oliver Gleisenstein. Oliver Gleisenstein beats his man to it with a header. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
87.08
Samba Chaveriat makes a probing pass to Florian Kauder. Florian Kauder shoots from 20 yards but somehow Alex Nyarko manages to keep it out.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
5
9
Shots off Target
1
2
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
40%
60%
Play Area
35.4%
44.6%
20%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to John Young of TSV 1860 München |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Alex Nyarko (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Juan-Carlos Zamora (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Luca Toldo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Amine Bouyoucef (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Patricio Gainza (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Julian Bartsch (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Martin Metzger (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Lennart Borchard (ATT) | 7 | |
| 9. | Oliver Gleisenstein (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Jakob Lange (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 11. | Gustavo Arredondo (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Gavin Bowyer (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Orlando Zerdoux (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Jason Robinson (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Callum McGrory (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Domenico Mercuri (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Alun Plowright (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Rafael Sousa (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | David Meidt (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Alberto Gomes (MID) | | 8 |
| 7. | Romero P. Martinez (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Jose Pirri (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Florian Kauder (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | John Young (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Julian José Mari (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Martin Streich (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Samba Chaveriat (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | James Wright (ATT) | 0 | |