Match Report


FC St. PauliFC St. Pauli     FC Schalke 04FC Schalke 04
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Florian DöringF. Döring69
G
1
G
73Vincenzo SeibertV. Seibert
Diogo NevesD. Neves77
D
2
D
74Marc CharltonM. Charlton
Alberto LightfootA. Lightfoot76
D
3
D
74Thomas BartschT. Bartsch
Albrecht ZickA. Zick66
D
captain4
D
66Jaime MoutinhoJ. Moutinho
Hannes WitteH. Witte62
D
5
D
55Florent UrsuleF. Ursule
Samir KöllerS. Köller62
D
6
M
79Jonas BräutigamJ. Bräutigam
Marc ZimmermannM. Zimmermann71
M
7
M
74Malte BrücknerM. Brückner
Miel Van DalenM. Van Dalen68
M
8captain
M
73Alejandro AlonsoA. Alonso
Oberdan CrovariO. Crovari76
A
9
M
69Eric JentschE. Jentsch
Arno HamannA. Hamann68
A
10
A
73Neil RitchieN. Ritchie
Leon RitzingerL. Ritzinger64
A
11
A
71Alec BremnerA. Bremner
 
Andy FergusonA. Ferguson68
M
12
M
67Pieter Shew A TjonP. Shew A Tjon
Frederico VilaF. Vila66
G
13
A
62Thomas JahnT. Jahn
Jody LawrenceJ. Lawrence61
D
14
G
62Fabrice CarissoF. Carisso

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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Millerntor-Stadion where FC St. Pauli play host to FC Schalke 04. A crowd of 19,089 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
FC St. Pauli are playing in a 5-2-3 formation while FC Schalke 04 appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by David Kneissl.


0.00
FC St. Pauli get the match underway!
9.26
Miel Van Dalen runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Miel Van Dalen shoots from long range but it is shockingly off target!
10.27
Alejandro Alonso takes it forward alone. Alejandro Alonso knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Florian Döring who gathers it comfortably.
12.02
Eric Jentsch threads a neat ball through to Neil Ritchie. Neil Ritchie makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alec Bremner but he's offside!
14.44
Samir Köller flicks a high pass forward. Miel Van Dalen holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Miel Van Dalen sees Arno Hamann in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Arno Hamann lofts in a cross ball towards Oberdan Crovari. Oberdan Crovari directs the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
20.26
FC Schalke 04 are dictating the run of play here today.
22.42
Alberto Lightfoot chips the ball to his team mate, Miel Van Dalen. Miel Van Dalen sees a break and surges forward. Miel Van Dalen knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Vincenzo Seibert who gathers it comfortably.
27.41
Samir Köller makes a strong solo run forward. Samir Köller flicks a high pass forward to Leon Ritzinger who brings the ball under control. Leon Ritzinger lofts in a cross ball towards Arno Hamann. Arno Hamann is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Vincenzo Seibert gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice keeping!
30.35
Alejandro Alonso makes a simple pass to Neil Ritchie. Neil Ritchie lofts in a cross ball towards Alec Bremner. Alec Bremner shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
40.29
Miel Van Dalen takes a short throw-in bringing Marc Zimmermann into play. Marc Zimmermann flicks a high pass forward to Arno Hamann who brings the ball under control. Arno Hamann shoots from 20 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. FC St. Pauli appear unchanged since the first half. FC Schalke 04 have changed their lineup with Thomas Jahn replacing Jonas Bräutigam.

45.00
The second half starts with FC Schalke 04 kicking off!
47.17
Diogo Neves plays the ball forward to Miel Van Dalen. With a delightful solo run, Miel Van Dalen stretches the opposition's defence. Miel Van Dalen shoots from 25 yards. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent save!
48.10
Miel Van Dalen threads the ball through to Leon Ritzinger. Leon Ritzinger plays a scrappy one-two with Arno Hamann and advances towards the goal... Leon Ritzinger looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it slams into the crowd!
59.38
Miel Van Dalen catches Malte Brückner on the ankles. Miel Van Dalen is warned by the referee! Malte Brückner carries on, but is struggling a bit.
71.55
Alejandro Alonso knocks the ball forward to Alec Bremner. Alec Bremner lofts in a cross ball towards Neil Ritchie. Neil Ritchie shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Good save!
73.53
Oberdan Crovari barges into Florent Ursule. Oberdan Crovari is given a warning by the referee! Florent Ursule grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
73.53
FC St. Pauli are in full control of this game.
81.18
Hannes Witte runs forward with the ball. Hannes Witte sees Oberdan Crovari in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Oberdan Crovari advances inside the box! Some good footwork from Oberdan Crovari provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
85.54
Malte Brückner controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Neil Ritchie. Neil Ritchie controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but slams it into the crowd!
87.23
Alejandro Alonso flicks a high pass forward. Alec Bremner collects the pass. Alec Bremner knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
Malte Brückner hits a low pass to Neil Ritchie. Neil Ritchie sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

FC St. Pauli

FC Schalke 04
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
3
2
Shots off Target
4
2
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
58.7%
41.3%
Play Area
26.7%
52%
21.3%

Scorers
Oberdan Crovari 81

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Miel Van Dalen of FC St. Pauli

Match Ratings
1.Florian Döring (GK)
7
2.Diogo Neves (DEF)
6
3.Alberto Lightfoot (DEF)
7
4.Albrecht Zick (DEF)
6
5.Hannes Witte (DEF)
7
6.Samir Köller (DEF)
7
7.Marc Zimmermann (MID)
7
8.Miel Van Dalen (MID)
9
9.Oberdan Crovari (ATT)goal scored
9
10.Arno Hamann (ATT)
7
11.Leon Ritzinger (ATT)
6
 
12.Andy Ferguson (MID)
0
13.Frederico Vila (GK)
0
14.Jody Lawrence (DEF)
0

1.Vincenzo Seibert (GK)
7
2.Marc Charlton (DEF)
6
3.Thomas Bartsch (DEF)
6
4.Jaime Moutinho (DEF)
6
5.Florent Ursule (DEF)
6
6.Jonas Bräutigam (MID)
6
7.Malte Brückner (MID)
6
8.Alejandro Alonso (MID)
7
9.Eric Jentsch (MID)
6
10.Neil Ritchie (ATT)
6
11.Alec Bremner (ATT)
6
 
12.Pieter Shew A Tjon (MID)
0
13.Thomas Jahn (ATT)
6
14.Fabrice Carisso (GK)
0