Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Schuco-Arena where DSC Arminia Bielefeld play host to FC Schalke 04. A crowd of 17,673 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
DSC Arminia Bielefeld are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while FC Schalke 04 appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Marc Cziommer.
The pitch is in good condition.
DSC Arminia Bielefeld are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while FC Schalke 04 appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Marc Cziommer.
0.00
DSC Arminia Bielefeld get the match underway!
3.16
Alexander Borchard flicks a high pass forward to Thomas Beck who brings the ball under control. Thomas Beck cuts inside the box! Thomas Beck shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it's a woeful effort!
4.52
Martin Macchi clumsily knocks into Martin Alonso. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Martin Alonso stretches but gets up unharmed.
10.37
Malte Welke brings the ball forward. Malte Welke lofts in a cross ball towards Hannes Engels. Hannes Engels fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
14.07
Julian Francke controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Thomas Beck. Thomas Beck plays a quick one-two with Martin Alonso and rushes in on goal... Thomas Beck rockets a shot on goal. It's miles wide!
15.29
Stefan Döring knocks the ball forward to Thomas Beck. Thomas Beck shoots from 20 yards. The ball comes in low, but Markus Schöll smothers it!
18.25
Malte Welke threads a neat ball through to Dietmar Jung. Dietmar Jung plays a scrappy one-two with Juan-Carlos Mendez and stumbles forward towards the goal... Dietmar Jung shoots from just inside the box. Moritz Herzog gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice keeping!
22.15
Fabian Natale Lamacchi flicks the ball to his team mate, Malte Welke. Malte Welke sees Don Hutchison in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Don Hutchison knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Pedro Roman.
24.06
Nils Ouindi takes the throw-in. Ted-Kelton Baills threads a neat ball through to Alexander Borchard. Alexander Borchard flicks a high pass forward to Thomas Beck who brings the ball under control. Thomas Beck knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
27.26
Anton Schnellinger makes a simple pass to Martin Alonso. Martin Alonso knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
32.04
Anton Schnellinger makes a probing pass to Martin Alonso. Martin Alonso shoots from 20 yards but slams it into the crowd!
33.18
Hannes Schneider makes a simple pass to Matt Booth. Matt Booth chips the ball to his team mate, Hannes Engels. Hannes Engels shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
36.48
Stefan Döring controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Thomas Beck. Thomas Beck knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
40.31
Malte Welke threads a neat ball through to Juan-Carlos Mendez. Juan-Carlos Mendez plays a scrappy one-two with Don Hutchison and stumbles forward towards the goal... Juan-Carlos Mendez side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. Moritz Herzog is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
44.16
Nils Ouindi passes the ball forward to Anton Schnellinger. Anton Schnellinger makes a beautiful solo run. Anton Schnellinger whips in a cross ball towards Martin Alonso. Martin Alonso powers a header at goal. Markus Schöll is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. DSC Arminia Bielefeld appear unchanged since the first half. FC Schalke 04 also appear unchanged since the first half. The FC Schalke 04 players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The whistle blows and FC Schalke 04 get the second half underway!
54.26
Fabian Natale Lamacchi knocks the ball to his team mate, Matt Booth. Matt Booth runs straight at the opposition's defence. Matt Booth plays a scrappy one-two with Dietmar Jung and advances towards the goal... Matt Booth strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. Moritz Herzog is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
57.23
Matt Booth barges into Julian Francke. The referee warns Matt Booth to calm down! Julian Francke stretches but gets up unharmed.
60.07
DSC Arminia Bielefeld have made 3 substitutions with Moritz Koschmieder replacing Hannes Engels, Gavin Niven replacing Malte Welke and Yazid Wimbee replacing Martin Macchi .
65.55
Anton Schnellinger flicks the ball to his team mate, Thomas Beck. Thomas Beck rushes past Hannes Schneider! Some awkward footwork from Thomas Beck provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward but it's well over the bar!
71.37
Anton Schnellinger makes a probing pass to Martin Alonso. Martin Alonso skips past Yazid Wimbee! Martin Alonso strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for FC Schalke 04!
75.19
Nils Ouindi flicks a high pass forward to Anton Schnellinger who brings the ball under control. Anton Schnellinger flicks a high pass forward. Thomas Beck holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Thomas Beck knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
77.48
FC Schalke 04 have made 2 substitutions with Malte Haller replacing Pedro Roman and Christian Cziommer replacing Anton Schnellinger and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation.
78.49
Nils Ouindi clumsily knocks into Moritz Koschmieder. Nils Ouindi is given a warning by the referee! Moritz Koschmieder carries on, but is struggling a bit.
78.49
Free kick to DSC Arminia Bielefeld just outside the area...
79.57
Matt Booth calmly steps up and lifts the ball high over the wall. Too high. What a wasted chance.
81.43
Matt Booth flicks a high pass forward to Don Hutchison who brings the ball under control. Don Hutchison whips in a cross ball towards Juan-Carlos Mendez. Juan-Carlos Mendez shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Moritz Herzog gathers the ball up comfortably. Great save!
83.16
Matt Booth makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Moritz Koschmieder. Moritz Koschmieder knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Moritz Herzog who gathers it comfortably.
84.33
Alexander Borchard hits a low pass to Stefan Döring. Stefan Döring shoots from long range but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
85.14
Alexander Borchard hits a low pass to Thomas Beck. Thomas Beck whips in a cross ball towards Stefan Döring. Stefan Döring whips the ball goalwards with his head but it is shockingly off target!
87.07
Gavin Niven advances with the ball. Gavin Niven shoots from outside the area but it rises well off target!
90.00
Nwankwo Murrin flicks a high pass forward. Matt Booth holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Matt Booth makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Don Hutchison. Don Hutchison lofts in a cross ball towards Juan-Carlos Mendez. Juan-Carlos Mendez beats his man to it with a header but somehow Moritz Herzog manages to keep it out.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
5
3
Shots off Target
4
6
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
45%
55%
Play Area
30%
47.5%
22.5%
Scorers
Juan-Carlos Mendez 40 Matt Booth 54 | Martin Alonso 44, 71 |
Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Martin Alonso of FC Schalke 04 |
Match Ratings
1. | Markus Schöll (GK) | 6 | |
2. | Fabian Natale Lamacchi (DEF) | 6 | |
3. | Hannes Schneider (DEF) | 6 | |
4. | Martin Macchi (DEF) | ![]() | 5 |
5. | Nwankwo Murrin (DEF) | 6 | |
6. | Malte Welke (MID) | 7 | |
7. | Matt Booth (MID) | ![]() | 8 |
8. | Dietmar Jung (ATT) | 6 | |
9. | Juan-Carlos Mendez (ATT) | ![]() | 8 |
10. | Hannes Engels (ATT) | 6 | |
11. | Don Hutchison (ATT) | 6 | |
12. | Moritz Koschmieder (MID) | 6 | |
13. | Gavin Niven (GK) | 6 | |
14. | Yazid Wimbee (GK) | 6 |
1. | Moritz Herzog (GK) | 7 | |
2. | Ted-Kelton Baills (DEF) | 6 | |
3. | Nils Ouindi (DEF) | 6 | |
4. | Sven Wieczorek (DEF) | 6 | |
5. | Pedro Roman (DEF) | 6 | |
6. | Alexander Borchard (MID) | 6 | |
7. | Julian Francke (MID) | 6 | |
8. | Anton Schnellinger (MID) | 8 | |
9. | Stefan Döring (MID) | 6 | |
10. | Thomas Beck (ATT) | 7 | |
11. | Martin Alonso (ATT) | ![]() ![]() | 9 |
12. | Malte Haller (ATT) | 6 | |
13. | Arnaud Karembeu (DEF) | 0 | |
14. | Christian Cziommer (MID) | 6 |