Match Report


FC Schalke 04FC Schalke 04     Deportivo La CoruñaDeportivo La Coruña
Michael XavierMichael Xavier Computer Player Computer Player
Alex NyarkoA. Nyarko77
G
1
G
72Ronnie MersonR. Merson
Victor GilV. Gil77
D
2
D
75Gabriel RamosG. Ramos
Juan-Carlos ZamoraJ. Zamora77
D
3
D
70Frederico AntunesF. Antunes
Farid ZemmouriF. Zemmouri73
D
4
D
70Vinicio E. PensalfiniV. Pensalfini
Patricio GainzaP. Gainza77
D
5
M
79Alexandre MoreiraA. Moreira
Eddie TilerE. Tiler84
M
6
M
74Patricio FerrerP. Ferrer
Martin MetzgerM. Metzger80
M
captain7captain
M
70Alec LawA. Law
Lennart BorchardL. Borchard74
A
8
M
67Felipe DiazF. Diaz
Orlando ZerdouxO. Zerdoux76
A
9
A
77Dean LaverD. Laver
Oliver GleisensteinO. Gleisenstein77
A
10
A
77Colin JamesC. James
Cesar SantosC. Santos84
A
11
A
75Lars TurekL. Turek
 
Tobias PoschnerT. Poschner76
M
12
A
71Alen JarniA. Jarni
Jason RobinsonJ. Robinson71
A
13
D
68Juan-Carlos KikoJ. Kiko
Julian BartschJ. Bartsch89
M
14
G
66Gavin McCoistG. McCoist

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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Veltins-Arena where FC Schalke 04 play Deportivo La Coruña in this friendly game. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
FC Schalke 04 are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Deportivo La Coruña appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.


0.00
FC Schalke 04 kick off!
4.34
Martin Metzger flicks a high pass forward. Eddie Tiler controls it well on his chest. Eddie Tiler lofts in a cross ball towards Orlando Zerdoux. Vinicio E. Pensalfini hacks Orlando Zerdoux from behind! Orlando Zerdoux appeals for a penalty! No says the ref!!
6.13
Patricio Ferrer passes the ball forward to Lars Turek. Lars Turek knocks in a cross ball towards Colin James. Colin James jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it goes wide for a goal kick.
9.43
Frederico Antunes surges forward with the ball. Frederico Antunes runs straight at the opposition's defence. Frederico Antunes lofts in a cross ball towards Colin James. Colin James rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it is tipped over by Alex Nyarko.
10.46
It's a corner kick. Alec Law kicks a low ball in to towards the near post. Juan-Carlos Zamora reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
15.10
Martin Metzger flicks a high pass forward to Oliver Gleisenstein who brings the ball under control. Oliver Gleisenstein whips in a cross ball towards Martin Metzger. Martin Metzger is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it rises well off target!
18.22
Patricio Ferrer flicks a high pass forward. Alec Law holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alec Law finds some space and shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Alex Nyarko!
26.23
Vinicio E. Pensalfini threads a neat ball through to Patricio Ferrer. Patricio Ferrer flicks a high pass forward. Alec Law holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alec Law knocks in a cross ball towards Lars Turek. Lars Turek gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
32.02
Alec Law takes it forward alone. Alec Law controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Colin James through on goal. Colin James looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Deportivo La Coruña!
38.05
Patricio Ferrer runs straight at the opposition's defence. Patricio Ferrer shoots from long range but it flies just off target!
40.32
Eddie Tiler flicks a high pass forward. Martin Metzger holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Martin Metzger whips in a cross ball towards Cesar Santos. Cesar Santos fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Quality keeping!
42.18
Felipe Diaz sees Colin James in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Colin James knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Juan-Carlos Zamora.
45.00
Vinicio E. Pensalfini deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Patricio Ferrer. Patricio Ferrer chips the ball to his team mate, Colin James. Colin James controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Schalke 04 appear unchanged since the first half. Deportivo La Coruña also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Deportivo La Coruña kick off and get the second half underway!
49.59
Without breaking stride, Farid Zemmouri plays the ball forward to Eddie Tiler. Eddie Tiler flicks a high pass forward. Martin Metzger holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Martin Metzger sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Solid save from Ronnie Merson.
51.06
Juan-Carlos Zamora flicks a high ball forward to Martin Metzger who takes it down. Martin Metzger runs straight at the opposition's defence. Martin Metzger knocks in a cross ball towards Oliver Gleisenstein. Oliver Gleisenstein outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Ronnie Merson manages to gather it effortlessly.
53.25
Alec Law runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Alec Law knocks in a cross ball towards Dean Laver. Dean Laver makes a looping header on goal. Alex Nyarko gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous save!
54.32
Lars Turek passes the ball forward to Dean Laver. Dean Laver shoots from outside the area but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
57.44
Patricio Ferrer chips the ball to his team mate, Lars Turek. Lars Turek knocks in a cross ball towards Dean Laver. With a superhuman jump, Dean Laver connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but is denied by Alex Nyarko. Excellent save.
60.56
Deportivo La Coruña have made 2 substitutions with Alen Jarni replacing Vinicio E. Pensalfini and Juan-Carlos Kiko replacing Alec Law .
65.28
Juan-Carlos Zamora makes a probing pass to Eddie Tiler. Eddie Tiler takes it forward alone. Eddie Tiler shoots from long range. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. FC Schalke 04 are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
67.26
Dean Laver flicks a high pass forward to Lars Turek who brings the ball under control. Lars Turek plays a quick one-two with Dean Laver and rushes in on goal... Lars Turek makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but Alex Nyarko is on top of it.
69.02
Frederico Antunes kicks a strong pass forward to Patricio Ferrer. Showing composure, Patricio Ferrer plays the ball forward to Juan-Carlos Kiko. Juan-Carlos Kiko lofts in a cross ball towards Lars Turek. Farid Zemmouri comes in with a late challenge on Lars Turek. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
72.32
Gabriel Ramos sees Alexandre Moreira in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alexandre Moreira hits a low pass to Lars Turek. Lars Turek knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Juan-Carlos Zamora.
73.37
Eddie Tiler makes a simple pass to Orlando Zerdoux. Orlando Zerdoux finds some space and shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
77.44
Deportivo La Coruña have made a substitution with Gavin McCoist replacing Colin James .
81.17
Martin Metzger passes the ball forward to Lennart Borchard. Lennart Borchard shoots from 20 yards but it slams into the crowd!
83.38
Victor Gil sees a break and surges forward. Victor Gil chips the ball to his team mate, Orlando Zerdoux. Orlando Zerdoux shoots from long range but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
84.56
Alexandre Moreira flicks a high pass forward. Gavin McCoist collects the pass. Gavin McCoist knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Juan-Carlos Zamora.
85.47
Eddie Tiler controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Cesar Santos. Cesar Santos knocks the ball to his team mate, Oliver Gleisenstein. Some awkward footwork from Oliver Gleisenstein provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The ball comes in low, but it is blocked by Alen Jarni.
90.00
Juan-Carlos Zamora threads a neat ball through to Eddie Tiler. Eddie Tiler laces a through ball forward to Martin Metzger. Martin Metzger lofts in a cross ball towards Eddie Tiler. Eddie Tiler jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Eddie Tiler!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

FC Schalke 04

Deportivo La Coruña
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
5
7
Shots off Target
5
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
45.3%
54.7%
Play Area
29.3%
44%
26.7%

Scorers
Eddie Tiler 90
Lars Turek 26
Colin James 32

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Eddie Tiler of FC Schalke 04

Match Ratings
1.Alex Nyarko (GK)
7
2.Victor Gil (DEF)
6
3.Juan-Carlos Zamora (DEF)
6
4.Farid Zemmouri (DEF)
6
5.Patricio Gainza (DEF)
6
6.Eddie Tiler (MID)goal scored
9
7.Martin Metzger (MID)
8
8.Lennart Borchard (ATT)
6
9.Orlando Zerdoux (ATT)
6
10.Oliver Gleisenstein (ATT)
6
11.Cesar Santos (ATT)
6
 
12.Tobias Poschner (MID)
0
13.Jason Robinson (ATT)
0
14.Julian Bartsch (MID)
0

1.Ronnie Merson (GK)
7
2.Gabriel Ramos (DEF)
6
3.Frederico Antunes (DEF)
7
4.Vinicio E. Pensalfini (DEF)
6
5.Alexandre Moreira (MID)
6
6.Patricio Ferrer (MID)
7
7.Alec Law (MID)
8
8.Felipe Diaz (MID)
6
9.Dean Laver (ATT)
6
10.Colin James (ATT)goal scored
7
11.Lars Turek (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Alen Jarni (ATT)
6
13.Juan-Carlos Kiko (DEF)
6
14.Gavin McCoist (GK)
6