Match Report


FC Schalke 04FC Schalke 04     Offenbacher KickersOffenbacher Kickers
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Oliver HollmerO. Hollmer66
G
1
G
58Vincenzo WesselmannV. Wesselmann
Ted-Kelton BaillsT. Baills72
D
2
D
66Matthias BusseM. Busse
Noah HollmerN. Hollmer60
D
captain3
D
62Julian RichterJ. Richter
Sven WieczorekS. Wieczorek58
D
4
D
61Thomas SparwasserT. Sparwasser
Simon EmmerlichS. Emmerlich55
D
5
M
73Bakary DittrichB. Dittrich
Julian FranckeJ. Francke68
M
6
M
65Simon DörnerS. Dörner
Oliver LangeO. Lange64
M
7captain
M
64Hannes WelkeH. Welke
Stefan DöringS. Döring61
M
8
M
60Marcel NordwaldM. Nordwald
Anton SchnellingerA. Schnellinger60
M
9
A
64Hauke GötzH. Götz
Thomas BeckT. Beck63
A
10
A
60Les MossL. Moss
Martin AlonsoM. Alonso61
A
11
A
46Jan RummeniggeJ. Rummenigge
 
Malte HallerM. Haller58
A
12
M
60Eric WendelE. Wendel
Gerhard DörnerG. Dörner55
M
13
D
57Kai DittrichK. Dittrich
Christian CziommerC. Cziommer54
M
14
D
55Sven BräutigamS. Bräutigam

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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Veltins-Arena where FC Schalke 04 play host to Offenbacher Kickers. A crowd of 9,427 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Schalke 04 are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Offenbacher Kickers appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Uwe Palumbo.


0.00
Offenbacher Kickers get the match underway!
2.17
Simon Dörner changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Simon Dörner shoots from distance. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
9.02
Hannes Welke makes a probing pass to Jan Rummenigge. Jan Rummenigge knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Oliver Hollmer who gathers it comfortably.
14.43
Oliver Lange picks a pass forward to Martin Alonso. Martin Alonso cuts inside the box! Some silky footwork from Martin Alonso provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. Vincenzo Wesselmann comfortably gets down and covers it.
18.07
Thomas Beck barges into Thomas Sparwasser. The referee warns Thomas Beck to calm down! Thomas Sparwasser hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
24.20
Noah Hollmer makes a simple pass to Julian Francke. Julian Francke flicks a high pass forward. Martin Alonso holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Martin Alonso finds some space and shoots from distance but somehow Vincenzo Wesselmann manages to keep it out.
28.23
Thomas Sparwasser threads a neat ball through to Bakary Dittrich. Bakary Dittrich flicks the ball to his team mate, Hauke Götz. Hauke Götz knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ted-Kelton Baills.
30.46
Anton Schnellinger advances with the ball. Anton Schnellinger makes a pass forward but Martin Alonso makes his run far too early. Offside by a mile!
34.15
Anton Schnellinger sees Martin Alonso in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Martin Alonso knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
44.35
Julian Francke sees a break and surges forward. Julian Francke threads the ball through to Thomas Beck but he's offside!
45.00
Noah Hollmer hits a low pass to Oliver Lange. Oliver Lange threads the ball through to Thomas Beck. Thomas Beck edges inside the box! Some silky footwork from Thomas Beck provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Superb keeping!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Schalke 04 appear unchanged since the first half. Offenbacher Kickers also appear unchanged since the first half. The FC Schalke 04 players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
FC Schalke 04 start the second half!
49.34
Simon Dörner controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jan Rummenigge. Jan Rummenigge controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
54.25
Julian Francke makes a simple pass to Martin Alonso. Martin Alonso shoots from 25 yards. What a cracker!! Vincenzo Wesselmann had no chance!! Goal for FC Schalke 04!
57.45
Sven Wieczorek hits a low pass to Oliver Lange. With a delightful solo run, Oliver Lange stretches the opposition's defence. Oliver Lange knocks in a cross ball towards Martin Alonso. Martin Alonso outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it rises well off target!
59.32
Oliver Lange hacks Hannes Welke from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Hannes Welke hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
60.17
Oliver Lange flicks a high pass forward. Martin Alonso collects the pass. Martin Alonso tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Excellent save!
66.54
Thomas Sparwasser flicks a high pass forward to Simon Dörner who brings the ball under control. Simon Dörner passes the ball forward to Hauke Götz. Hauke Götz shoots from outside the area but it flies just wide!
67.52
Stefan Döring deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Martin Alonso. Martin Alonso plays a one-two with Thomas Beck and advances towards the goal... Martin Alonso takes a shot at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Quality keeping!
71.14
Jan Rummenigge catches Sven Wieczorek on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Sven Wieczorek hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
75.56
Sven Wieczorek threads a neat ball through to Julian Francke. Julian Francke flicks a high pass forward. Martin Alonso collects the pass. Martin Alonso runs straight at the defence! Some good footwork from Martin Alonso provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for FC Schalke 04!
81.06
Simon Emmerlich comes in with a late challenge on Jan Rummenigge. The referee calls over Simon Emmerlich and warns him to calm down! Jan Rummenigge runs off the knock.
84.30
Anton Schnellinger surges forward with the ball. Anton Schnellinger lofts in a cross ball towards Thomas Beck. Thomas Beck finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball takes a deflection leaving Vincenzo Wesselmann with no chance!! Goal for FC Schalke 04!
89.13
With a delightful solo run, Stefan Döring stretches the opposition's defence. Stefan Döring advances inside the box! Stefan Döring cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal but somehow Vincenzo Wesselmann manages to keep it out.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

FC Schalke 04

Offenbacher Kickers
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
9
1
Shots off Target
1
2
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
62.9%
37.1%
Play Area
22.9%
48.6%
28.6%

Scorers
Martin Alonso 54, 76
Thomas Beck 84
Simon Dörner 2

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

Match Ratings
1.Oliver Hollmer (GK)
6
2.Ted-Kelton Baills (DEF)
6
3.Noah Hollmer (DEF)
6
4.Sven Wieczorek (DEF)
6
5.Simon Emmerlich (DEF)
5
6.Julian Francke (MID)
7
7.Oliver Lange (MID)yellow card
6
8.Stefan Döring (MID)
7
9.Anton Schnellinger (MID)
7
10.Thomas Beck (ATT)goal scored
7
11.Martin Alonso (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
 
12.Malte Haller (ATT)
0
13.Gerhard Dörner (MID)
0
14.Christian Cziommer (MID)
0

1.Vincenzo Wesselmann (GK)
7
2.Matthias Busse (DEF)
6
3.Julian Richter (DEF)
6
4.Thomas Sparwasser (DEF)
6
5.Bakary Dittrich (MID)
6
6.Simon Dörner (MID)goal scored
7
7.Hannes Welke (MID)
6
8.Marcel Nordwald (MID)
6
9.Hauke Götz (ATT)
6
10.Les Moss (ATT)
6
11.Jan Rummenigge (ATT)yellow card
5
 
12.Eric Wendel (MID)
0
13.Kai Dittrich (DEF)
0
14.Sven Bräutigam (DEF)
0