Match Report
| FC Nürnberg | FC Nürnberg |  |  | FC Schalke 04 | FC Schalke 04 | ||||||||||||||||
| Connor Ellerton-Baines | Connor Ellerton-Baines | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Claudio Marquez | C. Marquez |  | 63 | G |  | 1 | | G | 65 |  | Leon Gleisenstein | L. Gleisenstein | |||||||||
| Markus Jahn | M. Jahn | | 52 | D |  | 2 |  |  | D | 70 |  | Marino Bruins | M. Bruins | ||||||||
| Helder Mendes | H. Mendes |  | 58 | D | | 3 | | D | 68 | | Miguel Pichichi | M. Pichichi | |||||||||
| Rainer Engels | R. Engels | | 54 | D | | 4 | | D | 66 | | Tomas Valente | T. Valente | |||||||||
| Sabri Silva | S. Silva |  | 60 | M | | 5 | | D | 44 | | Moritz Köpke | M. Köpke | |||||||||
| Julian Richter | J. Richter | | 68 | M | | 6 | | M | 79 | | Ole Bergdolmo | O. Bergdolmo | |||||||||
| Pascal Schrader | P. Schrader | | 59 | M | | 7 | | M | 72 | | Uwe Schacht | U. Schacht | |||||||||
| Kai Lange | K. Lange | | 63 | M | | | 8 | | A | 67 | | Eric Birkwald | E. Birkwald | ||||||||
| Hannes Beckmann | H. Beckmann | | 63 | A | | 9 | | A | 64 |  | Aaron May | A. May | |||||||||
| Toifilou Soumah | T. Soumah | | 52 | A | | 10 | | A | 62 | | Nico Backes | N. Backes | |||||||||
| Florian Herzog | F. Herzog | | 52 | A | | 11 | | A | 53 | | Jakob Lorenz | J. Lorenz | |||||||||
| Dario Citterio | D. Citterio |  | 68 | D | | 12 | | G | 62 | | Nigel Salmon | N. Salmon | |||||||||
| Alexander Zimmermann | A. Zimmermann | | 58 | A | | 13 | | M | 62 | | Vincenzo Winkler | V. Winkler | |||||||||
| Garry Liddell | G. Liddell |  | 48 | G | | 14 | | G | 57 | | Nicolas Neuhaus | N. Neuhaus | |||||||||
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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Frankenstadion where FC Nürnberg play host to FC Schalke 04. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
FC Nürnberg are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while FC Schalke 04 appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Paul Beckenbauer.
The pitch is in good condition.
FC Nürnberg are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while FC Schalke 04 appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Paul Beckenbauer.
0.00
0-0FC Nürnberg get the match underway!
2.29
1-0Sabri Silva deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Florian Herzog. Florian Herzog knocks in a cross ball towards Hannes Beckmann. Hannes Beckmann finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Hannes Beckmann!
8.18
1-0Rainer Engels takes it forward alone. Rainer Engels knocks the ball to his team mate, Kai Lange. Kai Lange rushes past Marino Bruins! Kai Lange cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Fabulous save!
9.55
1-0Pascal Schrader flicks a high pass forward. Toifilou Soumah holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Toifilou Soumah knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Leon Gleisenstein who gathers it comfortably.
10.13
Markus Jahn runs forward with the ball. Markus Jahn flicks a high pass forward. Kai Lange controls it well on his chest. Kai Lange runs straight at the defence! Kai Lange comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 10 yards out. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
24.15
Markus Jahn chips the ball to his team mate, Pascal Schrader. Pascal Schrader knocks the ball to his team mate, Florian Herzog. Florian Herzog shoots from long range but is denied by Leon Gleisenstein. Excellent save.
27.44
2-0Uwe Schacht flicks a high pass forward. Aaron May comfortably collects the pass. Aaron May knocks in a cross ball towards Jakob Lorenz. With a superhuman jump, Jakob Lorenz connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
32.40
2-0Florian Herzog comes in with a late challenge on Tomas Valente. Florian Herzog is shown the yellow card! Tomas Valente stretches but gets up unharmed.
36.06
Seeing a gap ahead, Kai Lange plays the ball forward to Julian Richter. Julian Richter edges inside the box! Julian Richter comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. Leon Gleisenstein 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. FC Nürnberg appear unchanged since the first half. FC Schalke 04 also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
FC Schalke 04 kick off and get the second half underway!
48.58
3-0There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
49.50
Kai Lange surges forward with the ball. Kai Lange deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Toifilou Soumah. Toifilou Soumah plays a scrappy one-two with Kai Lange and stumbles forward towards the goal... Toifilou Soumah makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Superb reactions from Leon Gleisenstein. What a save!
51.46
Kai Lange kicks a strong pass forward to Toifilou Soumah. Toifilou Soumah edges inside the box! Toifilou Soumah tries a spectacular strike but it's a woeful effort!
53.45
Julian Richter threads a neat ball through to Florian Herzog. Florian Herzog knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Tomas Valente.
57.07
Pascal Schrader makes a probing pass to Hannes Beckmann. Hannes Beckmann knocks in a cross ball towards Sabri Silva. Sabri Silva jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Magnificent save by Leon Gleisenstein!
60.55
Helder Mendes kicks a strong pass forward to Pascal Schrader. Pascal Schrader flicks a high pass forward. Kai Lange collects the pass. Kai Lange whips in a cross ball towards Hannes Beckmann. Hannes Beckmann gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
63.47
72.13
Sabri Silva knocks the ball to his team mate, Florian Herzog. Florian Herzog deftly passes the ball to Toifilou Soumah, releasing him through on goal. Toifilou Soumah side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
73.00
Miguel Pichichi flicks a high ball forward to Jakob Lorenz who takes it down. Jakob Lorenz knocks in a cross ball towards Eric Birkwald. Eric Birkwald connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
77.58
Uwe Schacht deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ole Bergdolmo. Ole Bergdolmo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
79.55
With a delightful solo run, Julian Richter stretches the opposition's defence. Julian Richter tries a spectacular long range effort. Leon Gleisenstein gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous save!
85.25
Aaron May kicks a strong pass forward to Eric Birkwald. Eric Birkwald plays a scrappy one-two with Aaron May and stumbles forward towards the goal... Eric Birkwald tries a spectacular strike. Magnificent save by Claudio Marquez!
89.08
4-1Ole Bergdolmo catches Julian Richter on the ankles. Ole Bergdolmo is warned by the referee! Julian Richter runs off the knock.
90.00
Markus Jahn flicks a high pass forward to Hannes Beckmann who brings the ball under control. Hannes Beckmann advances inside the box! Some good footwork from Hannes Beckmann provides some space. He shoots at goal but Leon Gleisenstein reads it well. Superb keeping!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
4
1
Shots on Target
10
2
Shots off Target
3
1
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
74.7%
25.3%
Play Area
25.3%
42.7%
32%
Scorers
| Hannes Beckmann 2, 61 Kai Lange 10 Julian Richter 36 | Eric Birkwald 73 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Kai Lange of FC Nürnberg |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Claudio Marquez (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Markus Jahn (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Helder Mendes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Rainer Engels (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Sabri Silva (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Julian Richter (MID) |  | 8 |
| 7. | Pascal Schrader (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Kai Lange (MID) | | 9 |
| 9. | Hannes Beckmann (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Toifilou Soumah (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Florian Herzog (ATT) |  | 6 |
| 12. | Dario Citterio (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Alexander Zimmermann (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Garry Liddell (GK) | 0 | |
| 1. | Leon Gleisenstein (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Marino Bruins (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Miguel Pichichi (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Tomas Valente (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Moritz Köpke (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Ole Bergdolmo (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Uwe Schacht (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Eric Birkwald (ATT) | | 7 |
| 9. | Aaron May (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Nico Backes (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Jakob Lorenz (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Nigel Salmon (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Vincenzo Winkler (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Nicolas Neuhaus (GK) | 0 | |