Match Report


Rot-Weiss AhlenRot-Weiss Ahlen     FC Schalke 04FC Schalke 04
Computer Player Computer Player Michael Xavier Michael Xavier
Lars ZiegeL. Ziege74
G
1
G
78Alex NyarkoA. Nyarko
Moritz GeisM. Geis74
D
2
D
80Juan-Carlos ZamoraJ. Zamora
Nils DöringN. Döring69
D
3
D
77Luca ToldoL. Toldo
Salomon ForsstromS. Forsstrom68
D
4
D
79Amine BouyoucefA. Bouyoucef
Torsten GleisensteinT. Gleisenstein62
D
5
D
73Don CollinsD. Collins
Leon WielandL. Wieland82
M
6
M
96Gavin BowyerG. Bowyer
Vittorio CoriniV. Corini69
M
7captain
M
84Martin MetzgerM. Metzger
Brian StandingB. Standing77
A
8
A
79Lennart BorchardL. Borchard
Rafael CamachoR. Camacho75
A
9
A
80Orlando ZerdouxO. Zerdoux
Torsten MatthäusT. Matthäus69
A
captain10
A
78Jakob LangeJ. Lange
Graham ThatcherG. Thatcher65
A
11
A
74Jason RobinsonJ. Robinson
 
Vilhjálmur HardarsonV. Hardarson71
G
12
M
97Julian BartschJ. Bartsch
Samir GeisS. Geis65
M
13
A
79Gustavo ArredondoG. Arredondo
Alexander ZiegenhagenA. Ziegenhagen63
A
14
A
80Oliver GleisensteinO. Gleisenstein

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Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Wersestadion where Rot-Weiss Ahlen play host to FC Schalke 04. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Rot-Weiss Ahlen are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while FC Schalke 04 appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Harry Hitchcock.


0.00
Rot-Weiss Ahlen kick off the first half!
3.37
Martin Metzger flicks a high pass forward. Lennart Borchard holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Lennart Borchard lofts in a cross ball towards Jakob Lange. Jakob Lange connects with a diving header which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
6.38
With some swift thinking, Vittorio Corini plays the ball forward to Brian Standing. Brian Standing knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
8.54
Brian Standing clumsily knocks into Martin Metzger. The referee calls over Brian Standing and shows him a yellow card! Martin Metzger grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
9.49
Martin Metzger flicks a high pass forward to Jason Robinson who brings the ball under control. Jason Robinson shoots from long range. Solid save from Lars Ziege.
15.39
Martin Metzger clumsily knocks into Nils Döring. Martin Metzger is warned by the referee! Nils Döring stretches but gets up unharmed.
16.13
Gavin Bowyer flicks a high pass forward. Martin Metzger controls it well on his chest. Martin Metzger knocks in a cross ball towards Jason Robinson. Jason Robinson connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for FC Schalke 04!
20.41
Amine Bouyoucef flicks the ball to his team mate, Martin Metzger. Martin Metzger knocks the ball forward to Orlando Zerdoux. Orlando Zerdoux lofts in a cross ball towards Lennart Borchard. Lennart Borchard shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Lars Ziege gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous save!
21.44
Vittorio Corini makes a simple pass to Torsten Matthäus. Torsten Matthäus lofts in a cross ball towards Leon Wieland. Leon Wieland connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Alex Nyarko gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
24.29
Torsten Gleisenstein makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Brian Standing. Brian Standing threads the ball through to Leon Wieland but he's offside!
26.41
Vittorio Corini knocks the ball forward to Torsten Matthäus. Torsten Matthäus skips past Don Collins! Torsten Matthäus tries a spectacular strike. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
27.34
Nils Döring chips the ball to his team mate, Vittorio Corini. Vittorio Corini sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is tipped over by Alex Nyarko.
28.42
It's a corner kick which Torsten Gleisenstein takes quickly, playing the ball short to Torsten Matthäus. Torsten Matthäus heads the ball, flicking it across the into the box. Some awkward footwork from Graham Thatcher provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
30.34
Vittorio Corini flicks a high pass forward. Leon Wieland collects the pass. Leon Wieland threads a neat ball through to Brian Standing. Brian Standing tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. He makes it look easy!
32.30
Salomon Forsstrom receives the ball from a throw-in from Vittorio Corini. Salomon Forsstrom threads a neat ball through to Nils Döring. Nils Döring makes a simple pass to Graham Thatcher. Graham Thatcher lofts in a cross ball towards Torsten Matthäus. Torsten Matthäus is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
33.58
Martin Metzger deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Lennart Borchard. Lennart Borchard knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Lars Ziege who gathers it comfortably.
36.40
Juan-Carlos Zamora kicks a strong pass forward to Martin Metzger. Martin Metzger runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Martin Metzger whips in a cross ball towards Jason Robinson. Jason Robinson is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Lars Ziege with no chance!! Goal for FC Schalke 04!
40.42
Lennart Borchard makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Martin Metzger. Martin Metzger lofts in a cross ball towards Lennart Borchard. Lennart Borchard makes a looping header on goal. What a cracker!! Lars Ziege had no chance!! Goal for FC Schalke 04!
45.00
Martin Metzger sees Gavin Bowyer in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gavin Bowyer makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Martin Metzger. Martin Metzger shoots from just inside the box. Lars Ziege is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Rot-Weiss Ahlen have changed their lineup with Samir Geis replacing Vittorio Corini. FC Schalke 04 appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
FC Schalke 04 start the second half!
47.46
Martin Metzger flicks a high pass forward. Lennart Borchard holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Lennart Borchard controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's well over the bar!
49.57
Samir Geis makes a beautiful solo run. Samir Geis knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
51.38
Moritz Geis chips the ball to his team mate, Samir Geis. Samir Geis deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Torsten Matthäus. Torsten Matthäus finds some space and shoots from distance but it's drastically wayward!
53.51
With imagination, Torsten Gleisenstein picks a pass forward to Samir Geis. With intelligent imagination, Samir Geis laces a weighted ball forward to Brian Standing. Brian Standing knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
55.56
Samir Geis changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Samir Geis finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Alex Nyarko smothers it!
63.12
Leon Wieland plays the ball forward to Nils Döring. Nils Döring sees space and advances. Nils Döring shoots from long range. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
66.18
Luca Toldo advances with the ball. Seeing a gap ahead, Luca Toldo plays the ball forward to Orlando Zerdoux. Orlando Zerdoux whips in a cross ball towards Martin Metzger. Martin Metzger flicks the ball with his head. It's there!! Lars Ziege has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
69.09
Samir Geis barges into Martin Metzger. The referee brings Samir Geis to one side and gives him a warning! Martin Metzger is really getting knocked about but he carries on with a struggle.
73.57
Leon Wieland flicks a high ball forward to Brian Standing who takes it down. Brian Standing lofts in a cross ball towards Graham Thatcher. Graham Thatcher fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. Alex Nyarko manages to gather it.
77.30
Martin Metzger flicks a high ball forward to Jason Robinson who takes it down. Jason Robinson shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Lars Ziege manages to gather it easily.
78.10
Martin Metzger plays the ball forward to Lennart Borchard. Lennart Borchard plays a one-two with Martin Metzger and rushes in on goal... Lennart Borchard shoots from just inside the box. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
79.51
Leon Wieland flicks a high pass forward. Rafael Camacho holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Rafael Camacho shoots from outside the area. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Rot-Weiss Ahlen are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
81.51
Martin Metzger kicks a strong pass forward to Jason Robinson. Jason Robinson plays a one-two with Martin Metzger and advances towards the goal... Jason Robinson tries a spectacular strike which easily beats the keeper. Goal!! The crowd cheer. That makes three for the Englishman!
85.28
Martin Metzger makes a simple pass to Orlando Zerdoux. Orlando Zerdoux shoots from 20 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
89.48
Leon Wieland passes the ball forward to Brian Standing. Brian Standing controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Rot-Weiss Ahlen

FC Schalke 04
Goals
0
7
Shots on Target
5
12
Shots off Target
7
1
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
58%
42%
Play Area
27.3%
44.3%
28.4%

Scorers
Jakob Lange 3
Jason Robinson 16, 36, 82
Lennart Borchard 40
Martin Metzger 45, 66

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Martin Metzger of FC Schalke 04

Match Ratings