Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Veltins-Arena where FC Schalke 04 play host to FC Energie Cottbus. A crowd of 20,777 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Schalke 04 are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while FC Energie Cottbus appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Gerhard Völler.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Schalke 04 are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while FC Energie Cottbus appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Gerhard Völler.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and FC Schalke 04 get the match underway!
3.01
0-0Anton Sparwasser flicks a high pass forward to Arno Borchard who brings the ball under control. Arno Borchard shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Fabulous stop!
4.36
0-0Alexander Nahrstedt flicks a high pass forward. Noah Vogel controls it well on his chest. Noah Vogel lofts in a cross ball towards Anton Sparwasser. Anton Sparwasser outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
6.02
Hannes Winkler controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Arno Borchard. Arno Borchard makes a probing pass to Anton Sparwasser. Anton Sparwasser whips in a cross ball towards Arno Borchard. Arno Borchard directs the ball goalwards with his head but he balloons it over the crossbar!
10.01
Noah Vogel chips the ball to his team mate, Arno Borchard. Arno Borchard shoots from long range but it is shockingly off target!
14.42
Armin Will passes the ball forward to Nicolas Birnbaum. Nicolas Birnbaum flicks a high pass forward. Hannes Babbel collects the pass. Hannes Babbel tries a spectacular long range effort but it's drastically wayward!
15.44
Niccol˜ Piovani knocks the ball forward to Arno Gelb. Arno Gelb rushes past Michael Schulp! Arno Gelb shoots from just inside the box but it flies just wide!
16.13
0-1Leon Pfeiffer threads a neat ball through to Noah Vogel. Noah Vogel knocks the ball forward to Alexander Nahrstedt. Alexander Nahrstedt knocks in a cross ball towards Arno Borchard. Arno Borchard gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
21.14
Hannes Winkler pushes mid-way up the pitch. Hannes Winkler threads a neat ball through to Alexander Nahrstedt. Alexander Nahrstedt knocks in a cross ball towards Anton Sparwasser. Anton Sparwasser outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Alexander Rummenigge picks it out of the air!
22.37
0-1Hannes Winkler hacks Niccol˜ Piovani from behind! Hannes Winkler is given a warning by the referee! Niccol˜ Piovani stretches but gets up unharmed.
26.29
Noah Vogel surges forward with the ball. Noah Vogel lofts in a cross ball towards Frederic Capron. Frederic Capron fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
27.29
Michael Schulp comes in with a late challenge on Arno Gelb. The referee warns Michael Schulp to calm down! Arno Gelb runs off the knock.
28.28
Frederic Capron hacks Armin Will from behind! Frederic Capron is given a warning by the referee! Armin Will runs off the knock.
30.26
Alexander Friedmann makes a probing pass to Nicolas Birnbaum. Nicolas Birnbaum flicks a high pass forward. Oliver Gleisenstein holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Oliver Gleisenstein whips in a cross ball towards Aimo Voria. Aimo Voria makes a looping header on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
32.51
0-1Alexander Friedmann flicks a high pass forward. Arno Gelb collects the pass. Arno Gelb puts a great ball through. Aimo Voria runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
34.27
Nicolas Birnbaum makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Aimo Voria. Aimo Voria passes the ball forward to Andre Barros. Andre Barros shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
38.13
Alexander Friedmann brings the ball forward. Alexander Friedmann deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Hannes Babbel. Hannes Babbel shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Excellent keeping!
40.37
Hannes Winkler flicks the ball to his team mate, Frederic Capron. Frederic Capron threads the ball through to Noah Vogel. Noah Vogel lofts in a cross ball towards Pier G. Anastasi. Pier G. Anastasi finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
44.48
Nicolas Birnbaum hacks Leon Pfeiffer from behind! The referee warns Nicolas Birnbaum to calm down! Leon Pfeiffer runs off the knock.
45.00
0-2Oliver Gleisenstein hacks Noah Vogel from behind! The referee calls over Oliver Gleisenstein and shows him a yellow card! Noah Vogel stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Schalke 04 appear unchanged since the first half. FC Energie Cottbus also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
FC Energie Cottbus kick off!
47.52
Frederic Capron passes the ball forward to Arno Borchard. Arno Borchard shoots from 25 yards. Alexander Rummenigge gathers the ball up comfortably. He makes it look easy!
53.12
Leon Pfeiffer catches Niccol˜ Piovani on the ankles. The referee warns Leon Pfeiffer to calm down! Niccol˜ Piovani stretches but gets up unharmed.
55.53
Nicolas Birnbaum chips the ball to his team mate, Niccol˜ Piovani. Niccol˜ Piovani knocks in a cross ball towards Aimo Voria. Aimo Voria whips the ball goalwards with his head but it goes wide for a goal kick.
57.01
0-2Michael Schulp comes in with a late challenge on Hannes Babbel. Michael Schulp is shown the yellow card! Hannes Babbel carries on, but is struggling a bit.
59.47
Noah Vogel changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Noah Vogel whips in a cross ball towards Alexander Nahrstedt. Alexander Nahrstedt finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Good save!
60.17
0-2FC Energie Cottbus appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-3-1 formation.
67.07
Oliver Gleisenstein deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Arno Gelb. Arno Gelb advances inside the box! Arno Gelb shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
77.12
0-2FC Schalke 04 have made 2 substitutions with Nils Riemann replacing Niccol˜ Piovani and Kai Schrader replacing Aimo Voria .
78.16
Hannes Winkler barges into Arno Gelb. Hannes Winkler is warned by the referee again! Arno Gelb stretches but gets up unharmed.
84.31
Alexander Friedmann threads a neat ball through to Hannes Babbel. Hannes Babbel sees Andre Barros in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Andre Barros knocks in a cross ball towards Kai Schrader. Kai Schrader makes a deft header but it whistles just wide of the post!
85.39
Alexander Friedmann knocks the ball to his team mate, Hannes Babbel. Hannes Babbel sees a break and surges forward. Hannes Babbel makes a probing pass to Nils Riemann but he's offside!
90.00
Alexander Friedmann makes a simple pass to Oliver Gleisenstein. Oliver Gleisenstein sees Nils Riemann in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Nils Riemann controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
1
6
Shots off Target
8
4
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
2
6
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
57.9%
42.1%
Play Area
26.3%
40.8%
32.9%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Noah Vogel of FC Energie Cottbus |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Alexander Rummenigge (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Armin Will (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Alexander Friedmann (DEF) | 8 | |
| 4. | Moritz Arendt (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Andre Barros (MID) | 7 | |
| 6. | Hannes Babbel (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Oliver Gleisenstein (MID) |  | 6 |
| 8. | Nicolas Birnbaum (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Aimo Voria (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Niccol˜ Piovani (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Arno Gelb (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Nicola Carlo Bertarelli (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Nils Riemann (DEF) | 6 | |
| 14. | Kai Schrader (GK) | 6 | |
| 1. | Sebastian Roth (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Tobias Vogel (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Leon Pfeiffer (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Hannes Winkler (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Michael Schulp (DEF) | | 5 |
| 6. | Frederic Capron (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Noah Vogel (MID) | 9 | |
| 8. | Anton Sparwasser (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Pier G. Anastasi (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 10. | Alexander Nahrstedt (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Arno Borchard (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Fernando Arias (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Luis Santos (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | David Veloso (GK) | 0 | |