Match Report


FC Schalke 04FC Schalke 04     DSC Arminia BielefeldDSC Arminia Bielefeld
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Matthias BirnbaumM. Birnbaum81
G
1
G
75Lampros PapadopoulosL. Papadopoulos
Florian LittbarskiF. Littbarski62
D
2
D
74Dale HurstD. Hurst
Markus WieczorekM. Wieczorek75
D
captain3
D
62Markus SammerM. Sammer
Christian PoschnerC. Poschner68
D
4
D
62Jean-Paul PasanenJ. Pasanen
Hauke NeuhausH. Neuhaus57
D
5
D
60Simon MorlockS. Morlock
Peter MendesP. Mendes52
M
6
M
81Linus MaierL. Maier
Loic ZouaouiL. Zouaoui68
M
7captain
M
78Christian NyarkoC. Nyarko
Miguel CamposM. Campos68
M
8
M
75Steffen DittmannS. Dittmann
Louis KorstenL. Korsten65
A
9
A
72Garry MatteoG. Matteo
Bogdan RudgeB. Rudge61
A
10
A
64Scott LawS. Law
Paul BischoffP. Bischoff65
A
11
A
63Steve PolakS. Polak
 
Msaddeck DordevicM. Dordevic66
M
12
G
68Samir LinkeS. Linke
Jose E. SurianoJ. Suriano60
M
13
M
66Linus HelmerL. Helmer
Luis JimenezL. Jimenez61
D
14
A
59Sven StiepermannS. Stiepermann

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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Veltins-Arena where FC Schalke 04 play host to DSC Arminia Bielefeld. A crowd of 20,203 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
Both FC Schalke 04 and DSC Arminia Bielefeld are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Vincenzo Bierhoff.


0.00
The first half starts with DSC Arminia Bielefeld kicking off!
2.54
Scott Law hacks Florian Littbarski from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Florian Littbarski hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
6.41
Paul Bischoff comes in with a late challenge on Markus Sammer. Paul Bischoff is warned by the referee! Markus Sammer hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
8.26
Linus Maier flicks a high pass forward to Scott Law who brings the ball under control. Scott Law knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Florian Littbarski.
9.06
Steffen Dittmann flicks a high pass forward. Garry Matteo comfortably collects the pass. Garry Matteo knocks in a cross ball towards Steve Polak. Steve Polak connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Matthias Birnbaum punches it away to safety.
15.14
Steffen Dittmann kicks a strong pass forward to Scott Law. Scott Law shoots from 25 yards. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
26.48
Miguel Campos clumsily knocks into Linus Maier. Miguel Campos is shown the yellow card! Linus Maier stretches but gets up unharmed.
27.00
Hauke Neuhaus knocks the ball to his team mate, Miguel Campos. Miguel Campos brings the ball forward. Miguel Campos plays a scrappy one-two with Louis Korsten and stumbles forward towards the goal... Dale Hurst clumsily knocks into Miguel Campos. Miguel Campos appeals for a penalty! No says the ref!!
33.43
Steffen Dittmann sees Scott Law in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Scott Law knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
36.35
Peter Mendes controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Louis Korsten. Louis Korsten shoots from 25 yards but it is shockingly off target!
38.18
Steffen Dittmann flicks the ball to his team mate, Steve Polak. Steve Polak knocks in a cross ball towards Scott Law. Scott Law powers a header at goal but somehow Matthias Birnbaum manages to keep it out.
39.27
Christian Nyarko flicks the ball to his team mate, Garry Matteo. Garry Matteo knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Hauke Neuhaus.
40.02
Peter Mendes makes a probing pass to Louis Korsten. Louis Korsten knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
42.33
Simon Morlock kicks a strong pass forward to Christian Nyarko. Christian Nyarko threads the ball through to Steve Polak. Steve Polak knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
Steffen Dittmann knocks the ball to his team mate, Garry Matteo. Garry Matteo knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Markus Wieczorek.
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. DSC Arminia Bielefeld also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
FC Schalke 04 start the second half!
47.53
Garry Matteo hacks Markus Wieczorek from behind! The referee brings Garry Matteo to one side and gives him a warning! Markus Wieczorek hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
48.20
Miguel Campos makes a simple pass to Louis Korsten. Louis Korsten knocks in a cross ball towards Paul Bischoff. Paul Bischoff is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Superb reactions from Lampros Papadopoulos. What a save!
51.45
Peter Mendes makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Bogdan Rudge. Bogdan Rudge whips in a cross ball towards Paul Bischoff. Paul Bischoff outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it curls horrendously wide!
55.37
Linus Maier sees Scott Law in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Scott Law lofts in a cross ball towards Garry Matteo. Garry Matteo beats his man to it with a header. The ball flies towards the top corner but Hauke Neuhaus is on the line. He jumps and heads the ball over the bar!
56.42
Christian Nyarko takes the corner, chipping the ball to the near post. Matthias Birnbaum jumps up and plucks the ball out of the air.
57.33
Linus Maier knocks the ball to his team mate, Garry Matteo. Garry Matteo controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
59.56
Christian Poschner chips the ball to his team mate, Loic Zouaoui. Loic Zouaoui deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Paul Bischoff. Paul Bischoff knocks in a cross ball towards Bogdan Rudge. Bogdan Rudge makes a convincing header. Lampros Papadopoulos is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
65.30
Christian Poschner makes a probing pass to Miguel Campos. Miguel Campos kicks a strong pass forward to Louis Korsten. Louis Korsten flicks a high pass forward. Paul Bischoff controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Paul Bischoff strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. Good keeping from Lampros Papadopoulos as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
66.25
Loic Zouaoui takes the corner, chipping the ball into the box. Some silky footwork from Hauke Neuhaus provides some space. He shoots at goal but it flies just off target!
71.45
Jean-Paul Pasanen pushes up the pitch. Jean-Paul Pasanen makes a probing pass to Garry Matteo. Garry Matteo finds some space and shoots from distance but slams it into the crowd!
75.15
Steffen Dittmann flicks a high pass forward. Scott Law collects the pass. Scott Law lofts in a cross ball towards Garry Matteo. Garry Matteo connects with a diving header but it goes wide for a goal kick.
78.52
Markus Wieczorek passes the ball forward to Peter Mendes. Peter Mendes flicks a high pass forward. Louis Korsten collects the pass. Louis Korsten sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
81.15
Markus Wieczorek runs forward with the ball. Markus Wieczorek makes a simple pass to Bogdan Rudge. Bogdan Rudge knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Markus Sammer.
84.42
Steffen Dittmann sees Steve Polak in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Steve Polak sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
85.50
Dale Hurst knocks the ball forward to Linus Maier. Linus Maier flicks the ball to his team mate, Garry Matteo. Garry Matteo whips in a cross ball towards Scott Law. Scott Law heads the ball goalwards but Matthias Birnbaum reads it well. Excellent save!
87.48
Linus Maier passes the ball forward to Steve Polak. Steve Polak knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Markus Wieczorek.
90.00
Steffen Dittmann hacks Peter Mendes from behind! Steffen Dittmann is given a warning by the referee! Peter Mendes stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

FC Schalke 04

DSC Arminia Bielefeld
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
3
4
Shots off Target
4
5
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
3
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
48.9%
51.1%
Play Area
35.2%
44.3%
20.5%

Scorers
Bogdan Rudge 60

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Bogdan Rudge of FC Schalke 04

Match Ratings
1.Matthias Birnbaum (GK)
8
2.Florian Littbarski (DEF)
6
3.Markus Wieczorek (DEF)
9
4.Christian Poschner (DEF)
7
5.Hauke Neuhaus (DEF)
6
6.Peter Mendes (MID)
7
7.Loic Zouaoui (MID)
6
8.Miguel Campos (MID)yellow card
6
9.Louis Korsten (ATT)
6
10.Bogdan Rudge (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Paul Bischoff (ATT)
8
 
12.Msaddeck Dordevic (MID)
0
13.Jose E. Suriano (MID)
0
14.Luis Jimenez (DEF)
0

1.Lampros Papadopoulos (GK)
7
2.Dale Hurst (DEF)
6
3.Markus Sammer (DEF)
6
4.Jean-Paul Pasanen (DEF)
7
5.Simon Morlock (DEF)
6
6.Linus Maier (MID)
7
7.Christian Nyarko (MID)
6
8.Steffen Dittmann (MID)
7
9.Garry Matteo (ATT)
6
10.Scott Law (ATT)yellow card
6
11.Steve Polak (ATT)
6
 
12.Samir Linke (GK)
0
13.Linus Helmer (MID)
0
14.Sven Stiepermann (ATT)
0