Match Report


FC Schalke 04FC Schalke 04     MSV DuisburgMSV Duisburg
Ed DaviesEd Davies Computer Player Computer Player
Pascal BorchardP. Borchard71
G
captain1captain
G
66Linus PrantlL. Prantl
Gerhard NeuhausG. Neuhaus67
D
2
D
58Gareth JohnsonG. Johnson
Torsten PolheimT. Polheim65
D
3
D
58Jakob JanesJ. Janes
Marc AdamsM. Adams65
D
4
D
53Maurizio Di MeglioM. Di Meglio
Jonas MetzgerJ. Metzger66
M
5
D
53Don MorrisonD. Morrison
Ivan FernandezI. Fernandez74
M
6
M
69Samir SchefflerS. Scheffler
Jean DeguervilleJ. Deguerville69
M
7
M
59Simon RöslerS. Rösler
Matthias LinkeM. Linke71
M
8
M
57Martijn HuistraM. Huistra
Nikolas KrügerN. Krüger60
A
9
M
56Simon CziommerS. Cziommer
Alberto GentoA. Gento69
A
10
A
62Malte StiepermannM. Stiepermann
Clive FroggattC. Froggatt72
A
11
A
59Sebastian WinklerS. Winkler
 
Simon SparwasserS. Sparwasser65
D
12
G
57Marcel HallerM. Haller
Dietmar DehmD. Dehm60
M
13
A
57Moritz HelmerM. Helmer
Stephen LiddellS. Liddell58
A
14
A
56Nico LindnerN. Lindner

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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Veltins-Arena where FC Schalke 04 play host to MSV Duisburg. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Schalke 04 are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while MSV Duisburg appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Marcel Schrader.


0.00
FC Schalke 04 get the match underway!
2.20
Ivan Fernandez sees Matthias Linke in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Matthias Linke passes the ball forward but Nikolas Krüger is offside!
3.30
Marc Adams makes a probing pass to Jean Deguerville. Jean Deguerville chips the ball to his team mate, Ivan Fernandez. Ivan Fernandez edges inside the box! Maurizio Di Meglio catches Ivan Fernandez on the ankles. Penalty not given!!
6.24
Matthias Linke surges forward with the ball. Matthias Linke tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies wide!
8.07
Gerhard Neuhaus flicks a high pass forward. Jean Deguerville holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jean Deguerville runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Jean Deguerville plays a scrappy one-two with Nikolas Krüger and stumbles forward towards the goal... Jean Deguerville muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
9.04
Jean Deguerville deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alberto Gento. Alberto Gento controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Quality keeping!
12.00
Simon Cziommer catches Alberto Gento on the ankles. The referee brings Simon Cziommer to one side and gives him a warning! Alberto Gento runs off the knock.
14.51
Jonas Metzger kicks a strong pass forward to Alberto Gento. Alberto Gento shoots from 25 yards. Linus Prantl gets down and covers it.
21.19
Simon Cziommer flicks a high pass forward to Malte Stiepermann who brings the ball neatly under control. Malte Stiepermann plays a one-two with Sebastian Winkler and rushes in on goal... Malte Stiepermann shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Pascal Borchard with no chance!! Goal for MSV Duisburg!
26.25
Ivan Fernandez chips the ball to his team mate, Alberto Gento. Alberto Gento passes the ball forward but Nikolas Krüger is offside!
30.39
Marc Adams sees Jonas Metzger in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jonas Metzger sees a break and surges forward. Jonas Metzger advances inside the box! Jonas Metzger shoots from just inside the box. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
36.33
Ivan Fernandez changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Ivan Fernandez cuts inside the box! Ivan Fernandez tries a spectacular strike. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
40.05
Clive Froggatt comes in with a late challenge on Don Morrison. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Don Morrison runs off the knock.
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. MSV Duisburg also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
MSV Duisburg start the second half!
49.41
Simon Rösler advances with the ball. Simon Rösler advances inside the box! Torsten Polheim clumsily knocks into Simon Rösler. Penalty not given!!
53.07
With a delightful solo run, Martijn Huistra stretches the opposition's defence. Martijn Huistra knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Torsten Polheim.
54.47
Jonas Metzger knocks the ball to his team mate, Nikolas Krüger. Nikolas Krüger plays a scrappy one-two with Clive Froggatt and advances towards the goal... Nikolas Krüger shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
57.26
Matthias Linke chips the ball to his team mate, Nikolas Krüger. Nikolas Krüger knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Maurizio Di Meglio.
60.48
FC Schalke 04 have made 3 substitutions with Simon Sparwasser replacing Torsten Polheim, Dietmar Dehm replacing Matthias Linke and Stephen Liddell replacing Alberto Gento .
65.43
Jean Deguerville sees Dietmar Dehm in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Dietmar Dehm lofts in a cross ball towards Stephen Liddell. Stephen Liddell makes a convincing header but somehow Linus Prantl manages to keep it out.
67.18
Marc Adams flicks a high pass forward. Ivan Fernandez collects the pass. Ivan Fernandez flicks a high pass forward. Stephen Liddell collects the pass. Stephen Liddell edges inside the box! Maurizio Di Meglio hacks Stephen Liddell from behind! Stephen Liddell appeals for a penalty! No!! Unbelievable!!
69.41
Martijn Huistra chips the ball to his team mate, Sebastian Winkler. Sebastian Winkler knocks in a cross ball towards Malte Stiepermann. Malte Stiepermann connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but somehow Simon Sparwasser happens to be in the right place to block it.
72.23
Marc Adams makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Dietmar Dehm. Dietmar Dehm deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jean Deguerville. Jean Deguerville controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It curls slightly but Linus Prantl manages to gather it.
73.35
Dietmar Dehm passes the ball forward to Ivan Fernandez. Ivan Fernandez threads a neat ball through to Jonas Metzger. Jonas Metzger whips in a cross ball towards Clive Froggatt. Clive Froggatt is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
75.39
Marc Adams breaks forward. Marc Adams controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Stephen Liddell. Stephen Liddell knocks in a cross ball towards Clive Froggatt. Clive Froggatt powers a header at goal. Magnificent save by Linus Prantl!
77.18
Clive Froggatt makes a simple pass to Stephen Liddell. Stephen Liddell plays a one-two with Nikolas Krüger and rushes in on goal... Stephen Liddell looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it's a lousy effort!
79.43
Ivan Fernandez surges forward with the ball. Ivan Fernandez deftly passes the ball to Stephen Liddell, releasing him through on goal. Stephen Liddell comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 12 yards out. It curls slightly but is blocked by Gareth Johnson.
83.07
Martijn Huistra brings the ball forward. Martijn Huistra passes the ball forward but Sebastian Winkler is offside!
89.54
Martijn Huistra kicks a strong pass forward to Malte Stiepermann. Malte Stiepermann shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
90.00
Jakob Janes threads the ball through to Sebastian Winkler. Sebastian Winkler shoots from distance but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

FC Schalke 04

MSV Duisburg
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
9
3
Shots off Target
4
1
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
76%
24%
Play Area
21.3%
48%
30.7%

Scorers
Jonas Metzger 30
Ivan Fernandez 36
Nikolas Krüger 54
Malte Stiepermann 21

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Ivan Fernandez of FC Schalke 04

Match Ratings
1.Pascal Borchard (GK)
6
2.Gerhard Neuhaus (DEF)
6
3.Torsten Polheim (DEF)
6
4.Marc Adams (DEF)
7
5.Jonas Metzger (MID)goal scored
8
6.Ivan Fernandez (MID)goal scored
9
7.Jean Deguerville (MID)
7
8.Matthias Linke (MID)
6
9.Nikolas Krüger (ATT)goal scored
7
10.Alberto Gento (ATT)
6
11.Clive Froggatt (ATT)yellow card
6
 
12.Simon Sparwasser (DEF)
6
13.Dietmar Dehm (MID)
6
14.Stephen Liddell (ATT)
6

1.Linus Prantl (GK)
7
2.Gareth Johnson (DEF)
6
3.Jakob Janes (DEF)
6
4.Maurizio Di Meglio (DEF)
6
5.Don Morrison (DEF)
6
6.Samir Scheffler (MID)
6
7.Simon Rösler (MID)
6
8.Martijn Huistra (MID)
6
9.Simon Cziommer (MID)
6
10.Malte Stiepermann (ATT)goal scored
7
11.Sebastian Winkler (ATT)
6
 
12.Marcel Haller (GK)
0
13.Moritz Helmer (ATT)
0
14.Nico Lindner (ATT)
0