Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Veltins-Arena where FC Schalke 04 play host to Rot-Weiss Ahlen. A crowd of 17,329 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
FC Schalke 04 are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Rot-Weiss Ahlen appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
FC Schalke 04 are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Rot-Weiss Ahlen appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0FC Schalke 04 start the game by kicking off the first half!
3.43
0-1Kai Diakite threads the ball through to Markus Metzler. Markus Metzler shoots from outside the area. Markus Metzler scores for Rot-Weiss Ahlen!!
6.13
0-1Torsten Nahrstedt threads the ball through to Pierre-Alain Essola. Pierre-Alain Essola goes all the way! Pierre-Alain Essola takes a shot at goal. It curls slightly but Simon Wallner manages to gather it comfortably.
10.39
0-1Delano Landzaat deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Laurent Gnohere. Laurent Gnohere threads the ball through to Carmine Barollo. Carmine Barollo knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Noah Fromm.
15.44
0-1Delano Landzaat makes a beautiful solo run. Delano Landzaat sees space and advances. Delano Landzaat goes all the way! Delano Landzaat shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it is miles over!
21.40
Kai Diakite knocks the ball forward to Carmine Barollo. Carmine Barollo knocks in a cross ball towards Markus Metzler. Markus Metzler connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Markus Metzler!
26.00
Stefan Augstein brings the ball forward. Stefan Augstein knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
27.11
Noah Fromm knocks the ball to his team mate, Lennart Knapp. Lennart Knapp makes a simple pass to Andy Mason. Andy Mason goes all the way! Andy Mason makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it is miles over!
39.22
Alberto Sanchez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Markus Metzler. Markus Metzler goes all the way! Markus Metzler rockets a shot on goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
44.46
0-3Carmine Barollo comes in with a late challenge on Noah Fromm. The referee calls over Carmine Barollo and shows him a yellow card! Noah Fromm stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
The whistle blows and Rot-Weiss Ahlen get the second half underway!
49.26
0-3Carmine Barollo barges into Noah Fromm. The referee calls over Carmine Barollo and warns him to calm down! Noah Fromm runs off the knock.
55.32
Andy Mason barges into Uwe Ritzinger. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Uwe Ritzinger hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
57.15
Uwe Ritzinger chips the ball to his team mate, Kai Diakite. Kai Diakite advances with the ball. Kai Diakite whips in a cross ball towards Markus Metzler. Markus Metzler is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
61.29
Delano Landzaat knocks the ball to his team mate, Laurent Gnohere. Laurent Gnohere flicks the ball to his team mate, Carmine Barollo. Carmine Barollo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
63.35
Kai Diakite threads the ball through to Carmine Barollo. Carmine Barollo knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Artur Campos who gathers it comfortably.
65.36
Markus Metzler barges into Rafael Suarez. The referee calls over Markus Metzler and warns him to calm down! Rafael Suarez stretches but gets up unharmed.
66.49
0-3Stefan Augstein passes the ball forward to Pierre-Alain Essola. Pierre-Alain Essola knocks the ball forward to Andy Mason but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
69.00
Lennart Knapp passes the ball forward to Pierre-Alain Essola. Pierre-Alain Essola shoots from 25 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
73.09
Kai Diakite threads the ball through to Carmine Barollo. Carmine Barollo shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
75.14
Kai Diakite flicks the ball to his team mate, Markus Metzler. Markus Metzler shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
77.02
Laurent Gnohere chips the ball to his team mate, Carmine Barollo. Carmine Barollo plays a perfect one-two with Pascal Koschmieder and rushes in on goal... Carmine Barollo takes a shot at goal but Artur Campos is on top of it.
84.51
0-3FC Schalke 04 are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Rot-Weiss Ahlen's defence.
87.46
Kai Diakite threads the ball through to Pascal Koschmieder. Pascal Koschmieder knocks in a cross ball towards Carmine Barollo. Carmine Barollo flicks the ball with his head but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
0
3
Shots on Target
1
4
Shots off Target
2
5
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
50%
50%
Play Area
33.3%
42.4%
24.2%
Scorers
| Markus Metzler 3, 21, 39 |