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 St. Pauli. A crowd of 18,861 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
FC Schalke 04 are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while FC St. Pauli appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Jan Schilder.
The pitch is in good condition.
FC Schalke 04 are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while FC St. Pauli appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Jan Schilder.
0.00
0-0FC St. Pauli start the game by kicking off the first half!
3.19
0-0Oleg Goodwin chips the ball to his team mate, Farid Zemmouri. Farid Zemmouri flicks a high ball forward to Vincenzo Janes who takes it down. Vincenzo Janes shoots from distance but it whistles just wide of the post!
8.58
0-0Geoffrey Sonzogni deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mario Moreira. Mario Moreira knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Steffen Birkwald who gathers it comfortably.
15.46
Scott Cleland controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jorge Barros. Jorge Barros knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Oleg Goodwin.
20.19
1-0Martin Metzger kicks a strong pass forward to Vincenzo Janes. Vincenzo Janes whips in a cross ball towards Jimmy Haise. Jimmy Haise makes a looping header on goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
24.43
Steffen Kohler flicks a high pass forward. Gaspar Rego collects the pass. Gaspar Rego shoots from 25 yards but it whistles just wide of the post!
28.34
1-0With vision, Farid Zemmouri laces a through ball forward to Martin Metzger. Martin Metzger makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Cesar Santos. Cesar Santos lofts in a cross ball towards Orlando Zerdoux. Orlando Zerdoux knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it is tipped over by Leon Wilcox.
29.21
1-0Vincenzo Janes takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Scott Cleland reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
30.54
Steffen Kohler knocks the ball to his team mate, Geoffrey Sonzogni. Geoffrey Sonzogni knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
39.29
Kai Stiepermann flicks a high pass forward. Jorge Barros holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jorge Barros knocks in a cross ball towards Mario Moreira. Mario Moreira gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
40.41
Martin Metzger flicks a high pass forward. Orlando Zerdoux controls it well on his chest. Orlando Zerdoux knocks in a cross ball towards Jimmy Haise. Jimmy Haise powers a header at goal but it's a woeful effort!
45.00
Martin Metzger makes a probing pass to Orlando Zerdoux. Orlando Zerdoux finds some space and shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Leon Wilcox!
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 St. Pauli also appear unchanged since the first half. The FC St. Pauli players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
FC Schalke 04 kick off!
49.15
Jermaine Winterburn surges forward with the ball. Jermaine Winterburn knocks in a cross ball towards Jorge Barros. Jorge Barros directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's miles wide!
51.40
Kai Stiepermann makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Geoffrey Sonzogni. Geoffrey Sonzogni knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Patricio Gainza.
54.05
Oleg Goodwin sees a break and surges forward. Oleg Goodwin chips the ball to his team mate, Uwe Scheffler. Uwe Scheffler shoots from distance but it's a lousy effort!
57.46
Gaspar Rego deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mario Moreira. Mario Moreira lofts in a cross ball towards Geoffrey Sonzogni. Geoffrey Sonzogni beats his man to it with a header but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
60.16
1-0FC Schalke 04 have made 2 substitutions with Tobias Poschner replacing Vincenzo Janes and Msaddeck Carriére replacing Martin Metzger .FC St. Pauli have made 2 substitutions with Orlando Meeuwis replacing Nuno Jardim and Hauke Scheffler replacing Jorge Barros .
61.22
1-0Geoffrey Sonzogni barges into Oleg Goodwin. Geoffrey Sonzogni is shown the yellow card! Oleg Goodwin hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
66.16
Tobias Poschner flicks a high pass forward. Jimmy Haise controls it well on his chest. Jimmy Haise knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
71.23
Farid Zemmouri threads the ball through to Oleg Goodwin. Oleg Goodwin hits a low pass to Msaddeck Carriére. Msaddeck Carriére finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
72.24
Scott Cleland changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Scott Cleland whips in a cross ball towards Hauke Scheffler. Hauke Scheffler beats his man to it with a header but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
75.14
Oleg Goodwin takes it forward alone. Oleg Goodwin threads a neat ball through to Jimmy Haise. Jimmy Haise knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
77.42
Jermaine Winterburn flicks a high pass forward to Gaspar Rego who brings the ball under control. Gaspar Rego threads a neat ball through to Mario Moreira. Mario Moreira lofts in a cross ball towards Hauke Scheffler. Hauke Scheffler heads the ball goalwards but it whistles just wide of the post!
81.28
Scott Cleland makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Steffen Kohler. Steffen Kohler hits a low pass to Mario Moreira. Mario Moreira knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Farid Zemmouri.
85.14
Tobias Poschner threads the ball through to Uwe Scheffler. Uwe Scheffler whips in a cross ball towards Orlando Zerdoux. Orlando Zerdoux flicks the ball with his head. What a cracker!! Leon Wilcox had no chance!! Goal for FC Schalke 04!
89.01
Oleg Goodwin sees Tobias Poschner in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Tobias Poschner makes an attacking run forward. Tobias Poschner shoots from long range but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
90.00
2-0Oleg Goodwin hits it upfield. Jimmy Haise makes a great pass forward. Cesar Santos runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
5
1
Shots off Target
4
5
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
42%
58%
Play Area
30.7%
45.5%
23.9%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Orlando Zerdoux of FC Schalke 04 |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Steffen Birkwald (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | JŸrgen Wijker (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Oleg Goodwin (DEF) | 9 | |
| 4. | Farid Zemmouri (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Patricio Gainza (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Vincenzo Janes (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Martin Metzger (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Orlando Zerdoux (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 9. | Jimmy Haise (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Uwe Scheffler (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Cesar Santos (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Msaddeck Carriére (MID) | 6 | |
| 13. | Tobias Poschner (MID) | 7 | |
| 14. | Jan Witte (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Leon Wilcox (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Nuno Jardim (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Jermaine Winterburn (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Regi Olfers (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Scott Cleland (MID) | 8 | |
| 6. | Kai Stiepermann (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Gaspar Rego (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Steffen Kohler (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Mario Moreira (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Geoffrey Sonzogni (ATT) |  | 5 |
| 11. | Jorge Barros (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Orlando Meeuwis (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Kevin Szepan (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Hauke Scheffler (ATT) | 6 | |