Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Veltins-Arena where FC Schalke 04 play host to FC Energie Cottbus. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Both FC Schalke 04 and FC Energie Cottbus are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Both FC Schalke 04 and FC Energie Cottbus are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and FC Energie Cottbus kick off!
3.47
0-0Moritz Köpke knocks the ball forward to Arno Arndt. Arno Arndt chips the ball to his team mate, Pablo Lopez. Pablo Lopez finds some space and shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
12.12
0-0Mohamed Loko flicks the ball to his team mate, Arno Herzog. Arno Herzog flicks the ball to his team mate, Jakob Bartsch. Jakob Bartsch kicks a strong pass forward to Matthias Seibert but the referee indicates it's offside!
14.02
0-0Arno Arndt knocks the ball forward to Leon Höfer. Leon Höfer knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Peter Hebert.
20.02
Mohamed Loko deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Arno Herzog. Arno Herzog controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jakob Bartsch. Jakob Bartsch shoots from outside the area but it goes wide for a goal kick.
24.45
Lars Buchwald knocks the ball forward to Jakob Bartsch. Jakob Bartsch goes all the way! Jakob Bartsch rockets a shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
26.51
0-0Arno Arndt passes the ball forward to Leon Höfer. Leon Höfer shoots from 20 yards. Christian Augstein easily smothers it.
32.28
Stefan Zimmermann kicks a strong pass forward to Bakary Krüger. Bakary Krüger knocks the ball forward to Pablo Lopez. Pablo Lopez knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Guillermo Lucius.
33.26
Shaun Smith deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Matthias Seibert. Matthias Seibert knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
40.51
Bakary Krüger chips the ball to his team mate, Leon Höfer. Leon Höfer controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
44.11
Shaun Smith makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Matthias Seibert. Matthias Seibert finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies wide!
45.00
Stefan Arendt advances with the ball. Stefan Arendt shoots from outside the area. It curls slightly but Christian Augstein manages to gather it comfortably.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
45.00
The second half starts with FC Schalke 04 kicking off!
49.41
Stefan Zimmermann makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Samir Wallner. Samir Wallner deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Pablo Lopez. Pablo Lopez whips in a cross ball towards Leon Höfer. Leon Höfer is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Christian Augstein easily picks it out of the air!
51.49
0-0The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
54.51
Guillermo Lucius chips the ball to his team mate, Lars Buchwald. Lars Buchwald deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jakob Bartsch. Jakob Bartsch whips in a cross ball towards Matthias Seibert. Matthias Seibert is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
55.33
Samir Wallner kicks a strong pass forward to Leon Höfer. Leon Höfer knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
65.58
Samir Wallner controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Leon Höfer. Leon Höfer knocks in a cross ball towards Pablo Lopez. Pablo Lopez powers a header at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
69.01
Bakary Krüger chips the ball to his team mate, Leon Höfer. Leon Höfer knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Guillermo Lucius.
81.58
Arno Arndt kicks a strong pass forward to Leon Höfer. Leon Höfer knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
0
3
Shots off Target
4
3
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
44.3%
55.7%
Play Area
27.8%
48.1%
24.1%