Match Report


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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Veltins-Arena where FC Schalke 04 play host to SV Eintracht Trier 05. A crowd of 9,225 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both FC Schalke 04 and SV Eintracht Trier 05 are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Marc Brehme.


0.00
The whistle blows and FC Schalke 04 get the match underway!
14.53
Kevin Matthäus hits a low pass to Paul Van Der Meyde. With a delightful solo run, Paul Van Der Meyde stretches the opposition's defence. Paul Van Der Meyde whips in a cross ball towards Uwe Hässler. Uwe Hässler fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
20.57
Jonas Götz flicks a high pass forward to Nikolas Breyer who brings the ball under control. Nikolas Breyer flicks a high ball forward to Simon Riggott who gracefully takes it down. Simon Riggott shoots from outside the area. It curls slightly but Gianfranco Medri manages to gather it.
22.38
Florian Herzog flicks the ball to his team mate, Simon Spengler. Simon Spengler shoots from outside the area but it curls horrendously wide!
27.16
Nikolas Breyer flicks a high pass forward to Bruno Maldini who brings the ball under control. Bruno Maldini knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gianfranco Medri who gathers it comfortably.
34.24
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
36.16
Philipp Jentsch controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Simon Riggott. Simon Riggott knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Tobias Welter.
38.04
Philipp Francke knocks the ball to his team mate, Bruno Maldini. Bruno Maldini knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Billy Burley.
40.20
Hannes Szepan makes a probing pass to Uwe Hässler. Uwe Hässler cuts inside the box! Uwe Hässler makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Roger Heesakkers with no chance!! Goal for SV Eintracht Trier 05!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Schalke 04 appear unchanged since the first half. SV Eintracht Trier 05 also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The second half starts with SV Eintracht Trier 05 kicking off!
51.26
Raimond Berger knocks the ball to his team mate, Nikolas Breyer. Nikolas Breyer flicks a high ball forward to Simon Riggott who gracefully takes it down. Simon Riggott lofts in a cross ball towards Bruno Maldini. Bruno Maldini powers a header at goal. Magnificent save by Gianfranco Medri!
57.20
Jonas Götz flicks a high pass forward to Uwe Koschmieder who brings the ball under control. Showing composure, Uwe Koschmieder picks a pass forward to Simon Riggott. Simon Riggott knocks in a cross ball towards Bruno Maldini. Bruno Maldini makes a deft header but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
63.46
Jonas Götz flicks a high pass forward. Philipp Jentsch controls it well on his chest. Philipp Jentsch plays the ball forward to Bruno Maldini. Bruno Maldini lofts in a cross ball towards Simon Riggott. Simon Riggott rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
65.20
Tobias Welter flicks a high pass forward. Hannes Szepan holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Hannes Szepan knocks the ball forward to Uwe Hässler. Uwe Hässler knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Oliver Meyer.
67.10
Nikolas Breyer plays the ball forward to Bruno Maldini. Bruno Maldini knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gianfranco Medri who gathers it comfortably.
71.47
Showing composure, Kevin Matthäus laces a through ball forward to Dominic Telfer. Dominic Telfer flicks a high pass forward. Uwe Hässler controls it well on his chest. Uwe Hässler knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
77.26
Nikolas Breyer makes a simple pass to Bruno Maldini. Bruno Maldini knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Kevin Matthäus.
84.53
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
89.39
Philipp Francke kicks a strong pass forward to Bruno Maldini. Bruno Maldini knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gerhard Hanssen.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
2
2
Shots off Target
2
1
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
52.8%
47.2%
Play Area
25%
45.8%
29.2%

Scorers

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Uwe Hässler of SV Eintracht Trier 05

Match Ratings