Match Report
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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day 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 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Devanir Regnault.
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 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Devanir Regnault.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with SpVgg Greuther Fürth kicking off!
2.18
0-0Fabian N. Amerini catches Luca Toldo on the ankles. The referee calls over Fabian N. Amerini and warns him to calm down! Luca Toldo runs off the knock.
9.22
0-0Hauke Bartsch flicks a high pass forward. Giampiero Baldi controls it well on his chest. Giampiero Baldi shoots from 20 yards but it is tipped over by Alex Nyarko.
10.29
0-0Giampiero Baldi takes a short corner kick, passing the ball to David Law. David Law flicks the ball on with his first touch. Lennart Borchard jumps high to head the ball out to safety!
12.41
0-0Jason Robinson comes in with a late challenge on Giampiero Baldi. The referee calls over Jason Robinson and shows him a yellow card! Giampiero Baldi stretches but gets up unharmed.
14.56
Steven Stam threads a neat ball through to Kai Diakite. Kai Diakite shoots from outside the area. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
18.40
0-0Salomon Kurstot makes a simple pass to Hauke Bartsch. With imagination, Hauke Bartsch laces a weighted ball forward to Fabian N. Amerini. Fabian N. Amerini shoots from 20 yards but it's a lousy effort!
21.20
0-0Hauke Bartsch receives the ball from a throw-in from Christian Möller. Hauke Bartsch knocks the ball to his team mate, Fabian N. Amerini. Fabian N. Amerini makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Roland Mulder. Luca Toldo clumsily knocks into Roland Mulder. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
22.37
Martin Metzger comes in with a late challenge on Christian Möller. The referee brings Martin Metzger to one side and gives him a warning! Christian Möller hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
24.52
Julian Bartsch flicks a high ball forward to Jason Robinson who takes it down. Jason Robinson edges inside the box! Some awkward footwork from Jason Robinson provides some space. He curls a shot at goal but slams it into the crowd!
27.25
1-0Martin Metzger knocks the ball to his team mate, Gustavo Arredondo. Gustavo Arredondo whips in a cross ball towards Julian Bartsch. Julian Bartsch connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The keeper, Stephane Beutler, sees it late!! Goal for FC Schalke 04!
32.11
Martin Metzger controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Lennart Borchard. Lennart Borchard runs straight at the defence! Lennart Borchard muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
36.24
Salomon Kurstot flicks a high pass forward. Hauke Bartsch controls it well on his chest. Hauke Bartsch passes the ball forward to Giampiero Baldi. Giampiero Baldi controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it rises well off target!
40.18
2-0Harry Maddison passes the ball forward to Steven Stam. Steven Stam sees Christian Möller in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Christian Möller knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Patricio Gainza.
44.39
Martin Metzger controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Lennart Borchard. Lennart Borchard knocks in a cross ball towards Jakob Lange. Jakob Lange is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
45.00
The referee whistles 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 and get the second half underway!
48.13
2-0Jakob Lange sees Lennart Borchard in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Lennart Borchard puts a great ball through. Gustavo Arredondo runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
49.02
Giampiero Baldi sees David Law in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. David Law knocks in a cross ball towards Kai Diakite. Kai Diakite heads the ball goalwards but is denied by Alex Nyarko. Excellent save.
54.41
Salomon Kurstot makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Harry Maddison. Harry Maddison kicks a strong pass forward to Hauke Bartsch. Hauke Bartsch shoots from long range. The ball comes in low, but Alex Nyarko smothers it!
55.10
Giampiero Baldi kicks a strong pass forward to Fabian N. Amerini. Fabian N. Amerini shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Alex Nyarko smothers it!
59.55
Amine Bouyoucef hits a low pass to Julian Bartsch. Julian Bartsch flicks a high pass forward to Gustavo Arredondo who brings the ball under control. Gustavo Arredondo plays a scrappy one-two with Lennart Borchard and advances towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Gustavo Arredondo provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it rises well off target!
63.11
2-0Christian Möller barges into Martin Metzger. The referee warns Christian Möller to calm down! Martin Metzger grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
65.04
Lennart Borchard hacks Salomon Kurstot from behind! Lennart Borchard is shown the yellow card! Salomon Kurstot runs off the knock.
67.53
Steven Stam sees space and advances. Steven Stam flicks a high pass forward. Hauke Bartsch controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Hauke Bartsch makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but is denied by Alex Nyarko. Excellent save.
69.10
Seeing a gap ahead, Martin Metzger plays the ball forward to Jason Robinson. Jason Robinson shoots from 25 yards. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Jason Robinson!
75.40
Julian Bartsch flicks a high pass forward. Jason Robinson controls it well on his chest. Jason Robinson knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Salomon Kurstot.
77.58
Hauke Bartsch takes it forward alone. Hauke Bartsch knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Martin Metzger.
81.25
Patricio Gainza barges into Kai Diakite. The referee brings Patricio Gainza to one side and gives him a warning! Kai Diakite runs off the knock.
83.38
Hauke Bartsch sees David Law in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. David Law lofts in a cross ball towards Christian Möller. Patricio Gainza catches Christian Möller on the ankles. Christian Möller appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
84.23
Julian Bartsch makes a simple pass to Martin Metzger. Martin Metzger knocks in a cross ball towards Jason Robinson. Jason Robinson 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 FC Schalke 04!
89.35
Juan-Carlos Zamora gives the ball a hefty kick upfield. This is true route-one football. Lennart Borchard lofts in a cross ball towards Martin Metzger. Martin Metzger directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Martin Metzger!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
5
0
Shots on Target
6
6
Shots off Target
2
2
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
4
2
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
37.7%
62.3%
Play Area
28.6%
42.9%
28.6%
Scorers
| Julian Bartsch 27 Lennart Borchard 32 Jason Robinson 69, 84 Martin Metzger 89 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Martin Metzger of FC Schalke 04 |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Alex Nyarko (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Juan-Carlos Zamora (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Luca Toldo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Amine Bouyoucef (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Patricio Gainza (DEF) | 5 | |
| 6. | Julian Bartsch (MID) |  | 8 |
| 7. | Martin Metzger (MID) | | 9 |
| 8. | Lennart Borchard (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 9. | Jakob Lange (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Jason Robinson (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Gustavo Arredondo (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Gavin Bowyer (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Orlando Zerdoux (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Oliver Gleisenstein (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Stephane Beutler (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Salomon Kurstot (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Steven Stam (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Harry Maddison (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | David Law (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Hauke Bartsch (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Giampiero Baldi (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Roland Mulder (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Fabian N. Amerini (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Kai Diakite (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Christian Möller (ATT) | 5 | |
| 12. | Ernesto Velasco (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Titus Mendez (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Marcel Rohrschneider (ATT) | 0 | |