Match Report


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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Veltins-Arena where FC Schalke 04 play host to Chemnitzer FC. A crowd of 8,220 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
FC Schalke 04 are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Chemnitzer FC appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Thomas Schnoor.


0.00
Chemnitzer FC start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.17
Jonas Gelb catches Simon Emmerlich on the ankles. The referee warns Jonas Gelb to calm down! Simon Emmerlich stretches but gets up unharmed.
6.54
David Hanssen decides to run forward with the ball. David Hanssen plays a one-two with Jonas Gelb and advances towards the goal... Some clumsy but lucky footwork from David Hanssen provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
10.31
Julian Francke flicks a high pass forward to Martin Alonso who brings the ball under control. Martin Alonso knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Anton Völler.
12.33
Jan Stiepermann flicks a high pass forward. Jonas Gelb collects the pass. Jonas Gelb knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Oliver Hollmer who gathers it comfortably.
14.35
Alexander Masur flicks a high pass forward to Vitor Lima who brings the ball under control. Vitor Lima makes a simple pass to Nico Augstein. Nico Augstein knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Noah Hollmer.
16.57
Noah Hollmer threads a neat ball through to Oliver Lange. Oliver Lange flicks a high pass forward. Martin Alonso controls it well on his chest. Martin Alonso cuts inside the box! Martin Alonso takes a shot at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
30.11
Oliver Lange makes a simple pass to Thomas Beck. Thomas Beck knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Dietmar Pfeiffer who gathers it comfortably.
33.38
Nico Augstein catches Simon Emmerlich on the ankles. Nico Augstein is given a warning by the referee! Simon Emmerlich grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
34.30
Seeing a gap ahead, Jan Stiepermann laces a weighted ball forward to Pascal Kaiser. Pascal Kaiser tries a spectacular long range effort. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
40.34
Alexander Masur hacks Julian Francke from behind! Alexander Masur is given a warning by the referee! Julian Francke stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
Oliver Lange decides to run forward with the ball. Oliver Lange whips in a cross ball towards Martin Alonso. Martin Alonso makes a looping header on goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

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

45.00
The second half starts with FC Schalke 04 kicking off!
47.17
Jan Stiepermann flicks the ball to his team mate, Nico Augstein. Nico Augstein sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies just off target!
53.23
Alexander Masur comes in with a late challenge on Julian Francke. The referee calls over Alexander Masur again and warns him to calm down! Julian Francke stretches but gets up unharmed.
54.29
Jan Stiepermann hits a low pass to Nico Augstein. Nico Augstein rushes past Simon Emmerlich! Some good footwork from Nico Augstein provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
57.37
Oliver Lange sees Martin Alonso in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Martin Alonso shoots from 20 yards but it's well over the bar!
60.23
Chemnitzer FC have made 3 substitutions with Lennart Meyer replacing Anton Völler, Dietmar Gerlach replacing Jan Stiepermann and Arno Hermann replacing Pascal Kaiser .
72.11
Anton Schnellinger decides to run forward with the ball. Anton Schnellinger knocks the ball forward to Thomas Beck but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
83.09
Anton Schnellinger threads a neat ball through to Martin Alonso. Martin Alonso runs straight at the defence! Martin Alonso shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Wonderful reactions from Dietmar Pfeiffer keeps it out!
84.28
Dietmar Gerlach comes in with a late challenge on Oliver Lange. The referee warns Dietmar Gerlach to calm down! Oliver Lange stretches but gets up unharmed.
87.46
Thomas Beck hacks Giuliano Zironelli from behind! Thomas Beck is given a warning by the referee! Giuliano Zironelli hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
3
1
Shots off Target
1
3
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
5
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
57.3%
42.7%
Play Area
24%
48%
28%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Martin Alonso of FC Schalke 04

Match Ratings
1.Dietmar Pfeiffer (GK)
6
2.Anton Völler (DEF)
6
3.Giuliano Zironelli (DEF)
6
4.Alexander Masur (DEF)
6
5.Gill Baiocco (MID)
6
6.Jan Stiepermann (MID)
7
7.Vitor Lima (MID)
6
8.David Hanssen (MID)
6
9.Pascal Kaiser (ATT)
6
10.Nico Augstein (ATT)goal scored
7
11.Jonas Gelb (ATT)
5
 
12.Lennart Meyer (ATT)
6
13.Dietmar Gerlach (ATT)
5
14.Arno Hermann (GK)
6