Match Report
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Match Report
Snow flakes fill the overcast sky here at Veltins-Arena where FC Schalke 04 play host to FC Union Berlin. A crowd of 9,990 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Schalke 04 are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while FC Union Berlin appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
Today's match is refereed by Uwe Klinsmann.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Schalke 04 are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while FC Union Berlin appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
Today's match is refereed by Uwe Klinsmann.
0.00
0-0FC Union Berlin kick off and get the first half underway!
2.03
0-0Oliver Wallner sees a break and surges forward. Oliver Wallner sees a break and surges forward. Oliver Wallner knocks the ball forward to Clive Froggatt but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
3.10
0-0Matthias Linke threads the ball through to Jean Deguerville. Jean Deguerville flicks a high pass forward. Nikolas Krüger collects the pass. Nikolas Krüger knocks the ball to his team mate, Clive Froggatt. Some silky footwork from Clive Froggatt provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but slams it into the crowd!
9.06
0-0Oliver Wallner comes in with a late challenge on Vincenzo Arendt. Oliver Wallner is shown the yellow card! Vincenzo Arendt carries on, but is struggling a bit.
12.33
Linus Turek catches Gerhard Neuhaus on the ankles. The referee brings Linus Turek to one side and gives him a warning! Gerhard Neuhaus grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
15.26
1-0Ivan Fernandez makes an attacking run forward. Ivan Fernandez knocks in a cross ball towards Sergio Soares. With a superhuman jump, Sergio Soares connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
20.28
1-0Gerhard Neuhaus makes a simple pass to Nikolas Krüger. With great vision, Nikolas Krüger plays the ball forward to Sergio Soares. Sergio Soares knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Uwe Wallner.
21.58
Rainer Seeler knocks the ball forward to Torsten Ziegler. Torsten Ziegler kicks a strong pass forward to Vincenzo Arendt. Vincenzo Arendt shoots from long range. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
22.57
Markus Fromm threads a neat ball through to Anton Welke. Anton Welke makes a great pass forward. Markus Fromm runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
24.38
Marc Adams controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jean Deguerville. Jean Deguerville deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Sergio Soares. Sergio Soares finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
30.13
Nils Röhlig threads the ball through to Clive Froggatt. Clive Froggatt plays a one-two with Nikolas Krüger and rushes in on goal... Clive Froggatt tries a spectacular strike his aim is horrendously poor!
33.07
Ivan Fernandez sees a break and surges forward. Ivan Fernandez knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Samir Wieland who gathers it comfortably.
34.28
Matthias Linke darts forward. Matthias Linke knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
36.11
Gerhard Neuhaus breaks forward. Gerhard Neuhaus makes a probing pass to Nikolas Krüger. Nikolas Krüger makes a defence splitting pass to Sergio Soares. Sergio Soares makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
42.24
Jean Deguerville threads the ball through to Sergio Soares. Sergio Soares plays a one-two with Clive Froggatt and advances towards the goal... Some awkward footwork from Sergio Soares provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Schalke 04 appear unchanged since the first half. FC Union Berlin also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
FC Schalke 04 kick off and get the second half underway!
53.39
Jochem van den Broek makes a simple pass to Anton Welke. Anton Welke knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Matthias Linke.
54.02
Linus Turek flicks a high pass forward to Vincenzo Arendt who brings the ball under control. Vincenzo Arendt shoots from 25 yards. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
55.33
1-0Matthias Linke changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Matthias Linke shoots from 20 yards. Solid save from Samir Wieland.
59.50
Gerhard Neuhaus passes the ball forward to Ivan Fernandez. With great vision, Ivan Fernandez plays the ball forward to Sergio Soares. Sergio Soares makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Nikolas Krüger. Nikolas Krüger strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. Nikolas Krüger scores for FC Schalke 04!!
61.50
2-0FC Schalke 04 have made 3 substitutions with Simon Sparwasser replacing Gerhard Neuhaus, Jonas Metzger replacing Ivan Fernandez and Stephen Liddell replacing Sergio Soares .FC Union Berlin have made a substitution with Arno Ziegler replacing Jonas Wendel .
66.29
Simon Sparwasser hits a low pass to Matthias Linke. Matthias Linke sees Nikolas Krüger in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Nikolas Krüger lofts in a cross ball towards Matthias Linke. Matthias Linke makes a deft header. Samir Wieland comfortably picks it out of the air!
79.59
Matthias Linke flicks a high pass forward. Stephen Liddell holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Stephen Liddell rushes past Nicolas Klimek! Stephen Liddell looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
83.10
Jonas Metzger hits a low pass to Matthias Linke. Matthias Linke whips in a cross ball towards Stephen Liddell. Stephen Liddell whips the ball goalwards with his head. Good keeping from Samir Wieland as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
85.09
Jean Deguerville sees Stephen Liddell in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Stephen Liddell makes a probing pass to Jonas Metzger. Jonas Metzger knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Nikolas Krüger is offside!
87.36
Jean Deguerville sees Stephen Liddell in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Stephen Liddell shoots from 25 yards but it rises well off target!
89.34
With some swift thinking, Matthias Linke plays the ball forward to Nikolas Krüger. Nikolas Krüger makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Clive Froggatt but he's offside!
90.00
Rainer Seeler makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Linus Turek. Linus Turek knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Pascal Borchard who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
5
0
Shots off Target
7
2
Offsides
4
1
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
69.9%
30.1%
Play Area
24.1%
44.6%
31.3%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Sergio Soares of FC Schalke 04 |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Pascal Borchard (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Nils Röhlig (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Gerhard Neuhaus (DEF) | 8 | |
| 4. | Oliver Wallner (DEF) |  | 6 |
| 5. | Marc Adams (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Ivan Fernandez (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Jean Deguerville (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Matthias Linke (MID) | 8 | |
| 9. | Nikolas Krüger (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 10. | Sergio Soares (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Clive Froggatt (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Simon Sparwasser (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Jonas Metzger (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Stephen Liddell (ATT) | 6 | |
| 1. | Samir Wieland (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Nicolas Klimek (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Rainer Seeler (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Uwe Wallner (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Jochem van den Broek (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Torsten Ziegler (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Anton Welke (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Linus Turek (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Markus Fromm (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Vincenzo Arendt (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Jonas Wendel (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Matt Kahn (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Jonas Schulze (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Arno Ziegler (DEF) | 6 | |