Match Report
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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Veltins-Arena where FC Schalke 04 play host to Hertha BSC. A crowd of 17,877 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
FC Schalke 04 are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Hertha BSC appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
FC Schalke 04 are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Hertha BSC appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0FC Schalke 04 kick off the first half!
3.14
0-0Youssef Sinouh knocks the ball to his team mate, Carlos Dario Ardiles. Carlos Dario Ardiles flicks the ball to his team mate, Con Tiatto. Con Tiatto controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Orestis Christodoulakis. Orestis Christodoulakis shows great control and tries a shot on goal but somehow David Richter manages to keep it out.
6.17
0-0Mario Nunes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Kurt Latuheru. Kurt Latuheru threads the ball through to Noah Zick but he's offside!
9.26
0-0Florian Metzger deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Kurt Latuheru. Kurt Latuheru knocks in a cross ball towards Noah Zick. Noah Zick heads the ball goalwards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
16.48
1-0Ted Lee threads the ball through to Frank Mcgovern. Frank Mcgovern plays a perfect one-two with Orestis Christodoulakis and rushes in on goal... Frank Mcgovern shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Frank Mcgovern!
20.02
Florian Metzger brings the ball forward. Florian Metzger goes all the way! Florian Metzger rockets a shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
21.16
1-0Youssef Sinouh passes the ball forward to Carlos Dario Ardiles. Carlos Dario Ardiles flicks the ball to his team mate, Frank Mcgovern. Frank Mcgovern knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gianluigi Perrotta.
26.24
1-0Mario Nunes barges into Nicolas Riemann. The referee calls over Mario Nunes and warns him to calm down! Nicolas Riemann grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
27.30
Augustine Omolade takes it forward alone. Augustine Omolade passes the ball forward to Con Tiatto. Con Tiatto controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
30.23
Jurek Bak makes a probing pass to Tomás Sierra. Tomás Sierra makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Con Tiatto. Con Tiatto tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball comes in low, but David Richter easily smothers it!
36.00
Nicolas Riemann makes a probing pass to Con Tiatto. Con Tiatto controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Con Tiatto!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
The whistle blows and Hertha BSC kick off!
48.22
Florian Metzger controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Noah Zick. Noah Zick lofts in a cross ball towards Kurt Latuheru. Kurt Latuheru is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. What a cracker!! Mario Javorcic had no chance!! Goal for Hertha BSC!
54.30
Ted Lee kicks a strong pass forward to Orestis Christodoulakis. Orestis Christodoulakis goes all the way! Orestis Christodoulakis makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
57.50
Carlos Dario Ardiles chips the ball to his team mate, Orestis Christodoulakis. Orestis Christodoulakis knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Pascal Ziege.
61.23
Said Van Gastel threads the ball through to Mario Nunes. Mario Nunes kicks a strong pass forward to Noah Zick. Noah Zick shoots from distance but it is miles over!
63.32
3-1Frank Mcgovern hacks Said Van Gastel from behind! Frank Mcgovern is given a warning by the referee! Said Van Gastel hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
65.12
Nicolas Riemann deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Orestis Christodoulakis. Orestis Christodoulakis sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
67.08
3-1Jonas Wieland clumsily knocks into Tomás Sierra. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Tomás Sierra runs off the knock.
71.14
Gianluigi Perrotta chips the ball to his team mate, Florian Metzger. Florian Metzger threads the ball through to Kurt Latuheru. Kurt Latuheru sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Magnificent save by Mario Javorcic!
77.51
Carlos Dario Ardiles passes the ball forward to Frank Mcgovern. Frank Mcgovern makes a probing pass to Orestis Christodoulakis but he's offside!
83.50
Florian Metzger makes a simple pass to Kurt Latuheru. Kurt Latuheru shoots from outside the area but somehow Mario Javorcic manages to keep it out.
85.53
Pascal Ziege controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Mario Nunes. Mario Nunes chips the ball to his team mate, Kurt Latuheru. Kurt Latuheru shoots from 25 yards but it is tipped over by Mario Javorcic.
89.32
Florian Metzger catches Ted Lee on the ankles. The referee calls over Florian Metzger and warns him to calm down! Ted Lee hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
5
4
Shots off Target
2
3
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
55.7%
44.3%
Play Area
22.9%
45.7%
31.4%
Scorers