Match Report
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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Frankenstadion where FC Nürnberg play host to FC Schalke 04. A crowd of 18,410 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
FC Nürnberg are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while FC Schalke 04 appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
FC Nürnberg are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while FC Schalke 04 appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0FC Schalke 04 start the match!
3.14
1-0Alexander Knapp chips the ball to his team mate, Rainer Ziegler. Rainer Ziegler goes all the way! Rainer Ziegler cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Mario Javorcic is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
14.39
1-0Ted Lee chips the ball to his team mate, Frank Mcgovern. Frank Mcgovern knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Filipe Mendes.
21.30
Augustine Omolade chips the ball to his team mate, Nicolas Riemann. Nicolas Riemann knocks the ball to his team mate, Con Tiatto. Con Tiatto whips in a cross ball towards Orestis Christodoulakis. Orestis Christodoulakis powers a header at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Orestis Christodoulakis!
26.12
1-1Bakary Friedmann makes a simple pass to Bruno Festa. Bruno Festa plays a perfect one-two with Rainer Ziegler and rushes in on goal... Bruno Festa shoots from just inside the box. The ball comes in low, but Mario Javorcic easily smothers it!
33.47
1-1Tomás Sierra deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Con Tiatto. Con Tiatto goes all the way! Con Tiatto makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
34.04
Youssef Sinouh passes the ball forward to Carlos Dario Ardiles. Carlos Dario Ardiles threads the ball through to Con Tiatto. Con Tiatto knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Lennart Buchwald who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
FC Nürnberg start the second half!
49.08
Ted Lee passes the ball forward to Con Tiatto. Con Tiatto goes all the way! Con Tiatto takes a shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Lennart Buchwald easily smothers it!
53.08
Carlos Dario Ardiles kicks a strong pass forward to Con Tiatto. Con Tiatto finds some space and shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
54.30
Alexander Knapp passes the ball forward to Rainer Ziegler. Rainer Ziegler lofts in a cross ball towards Bruno Festa. Bruno Festa heads the ball goalwards. Magnificent save by Mario Javorcic!
55.12
Jakob Francke takes it forward alone. Jakob Francke shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
60.51
Augustine Omolade makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Carlos Dario Ardiles. Carlos Dario Ardiles kicks a strong pass forward to Orestis Christodoulakis. Orestis Christodoulakis knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Lennart Buchwald who gathers it comfortably.
63.21
Jakob Francke deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Bruno Festa. Bruno Festa shoots from long range but it is tipped over by Mario Javorcic.
66.25
David Will flicks the ball to his team mate, Bakary Friedmann. Bakary Friedmann knocks the ball forward to Rainer Ziegler. Rainer Ziegler controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's miles wide!
67.49
Youssef Sinouh makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nicolas Riemann. Nicolas Riemann makes a simple pass to Con Tiatto. Con Tiatto chips the ball to his team mate, Frank Mcgovern. Frank Mcgovern tries a spectacular strike but it is tipped over by Lennart Buchwald.
72.13
Nicolas Riemann passes the ball forward to Frank Mcgovern. Frank Mcgovern kicks a strong pass forward to Orestis Christodoulakis. Orestis Christodoulakis cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but Lennart Buchwald is on top of it.
78.02
Jurek Bak knocks the ball to his team mate, Ted Lee. Ted Lee deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Orestis Christodoulakis. Orestis Christodoulakis goes all the way! Orestis Christodoulakis tries a spectacular strike. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
84.58
Bakary Friedmann sees space and advances. Bakary Friedmann whips in a cross ball towards Bruno Festa. Bruno Festa is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It's miles wide!
87.08
Nicolas Riemann decides to run forward with the ball. Nicolas Riemann shoots from 25 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
90.00
Nicolas Riemann knocks the ball to his team mate, Frank Mcgovern. Frank Mcgovern whips in a cross ball towards Orestis Christodoulakis. Orestis Christodoulakis connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's there!! Lennart Buchwald has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
1
3
Shots on Target
4
6
Shots off Target
3
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
43%
57%
Play Area
29.1%
48.1%
22.8%
Scorers
| Rainer Ziegler 3 | Orestis Christodoulakis 21, 78, 90 |