Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Veltins-Arena where FC Schalke 04 play host to FSV Mainz 05. A crowd of 20,293 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Both FC Schalke 04 and FSV Mainz 05 are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Both FC Schalke 04 and FSV Mainz 05 are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and FSV Mainz 05 get the match underway!
6.28
0-0Carlos Dario Ardiles knocks the ball forward to Frank Mcgovern. Frank Mcgovern knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Nicholas Davies who gathers it comfortably.
10.27
0-0Carlos Dario Ardiles threads the ball through to Orestis Christodoulakis. Orestis Christodoulakis finds some space and shoots from distance but it is miles over!
12.04
0-0David Hanke hacks Con Tiatto from behind! The referee calls over David Hanke and shows him a yellow card! Con Tiatto runs off the knock.
16.03
Simon Helmer knocks the ball forward to Stefan Neudecker. Stefan Neudecker knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
28.22
Florian Götz advances with the ball. Florian Götz shoots from 20 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
33.24
Carlos Dario Ardiles flicks the ball to his team mate, Con Tiatto. Con Tiatto shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
36.10
Augustine Omolade sweeps the ball long. Con Tiatto whips in a cross ball towards Orestis Christodoulakis. Orestis Christodoulakis flicks the ball with his head but it curls horrendously wide!
45.00
0-0Nicolas Engels passes the ball forward to Con Tiatto. Con Tiatto goes all the way! Con Tiatto makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it is tipped over by Nicholas Davies.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
The whistle blows and FC Schalke 04 get the second half underway!
48.58
1-0Augustine Omolade makes a simple pass to Carlos Dario Ardiles. Carlos Dario Ardiles makes a simple pass to Frank Mcgovern. Frank Mcgovern goes all the way! Frank Mcgovern shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Frank Mcgovern scores for FC Schalke 04!!
53.45
1-0Augustine Omolade decides to run forward with the ball. Augustine Omolade makes a simple pass to Con Tiatto. Con Tiatto makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Orestis Christodoulakis but he's offside!
55.01
Nicolas Engels passes the ball forward to Frank Mcgovern. Frank Mcgovern finds some space and shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
57.21
Augustine Omolade passes the ball forward to Carlos Dario Ardiles. Carlos Dario Ardiles passes the ball forward to Con Tiatto. Con Tiatto goes all the way! Con Tiatto shoots from just inside the box. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Con Tiatto!
67.38
Nicolas Engels controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Orestis Christodoulakis. Orestis Christodoulakis makes a probing pass to Frank Mcgovern but he's offside!
71.20
Youssef Sinouh threads the ball through to Carlos Dario Ardiles. Carlos Dario Ardiles knocks the ball forward to Con Tiatto. Con Tiatto plays a perfect one-two with Frank Mcgovern and rushes in on goal... Con Tiatto rockets a shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
73.41
Simon Helmer makes a beautiful solo run. Simon Helmer lofts in a cross ball towards Florian Geis. Florian Geis flicks the ball with his head but it is tipped over by Mario Javorcic.
77.26
Nicolas Engels makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Frank Mcgovern. Frank Mcgovern deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Con Tiatto but the linesman indicates offside!
78.11
2-0Lennart Wendel hacks Orestis Christodoulakis from behind! The referee calls over Lennart Wendel and warns him to calm down! Orestis Christodoulakis stretches but gets up unharmed.
79.11
Tomás Sierra chips the ball to his team mate, Orestis Christodoulakis. Orestis Christodoulakis shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
84.20
Jurek Bak flicks the ball to his team mate, Tomás Sierra. Tomás Sierra passes the ball forward to Orestis Christodoulakis. Orestis Christodoulakis tries a spectacular long range effort. It's there!! Nicholas Davies has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
4
1
Shots off Target
6
1
Offsides
3
0
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
74.7%
25.3%
Play Area
21.3%
41.3%
37.3%
Scorers