Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Veltins-Arena where FC Schalke 04 play host to Hertha BSC. A crowd of 20,828 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Schalke 04 are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Hertha BSC appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Oliver Köpke.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Schalke 04 are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Hertha BSC appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Oliver Köpke.
0.00
0-0FC Schalke 04 kick off and get the first half underway!
2.11
0-0Jonas Bräutigam sees space and advances. Jonas Bräutigam knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
9.59
0-0Arno Rohrschneider threads a neat ball through to Sebastiano Paquito. Sebastiano Paquito shoots from outside the area. The ball comes in low, but Vincenzo Seibert smothers it!
10.12
Jonas Bräutigam threads the ball through to Alec Bremner. Alec Bremner knocks in a cross ball towards Neil Ritchie. With a superhuman jump, Neil Ritchie connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but somehow Christoph Novak manages to keep it out.
12.04
Malte Brückner makes a probing pass to Alec Bremner. Alec Bremner controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Christoph Novak gets down and covers it.
14.13
0-0Malte Brückner clumsily knocks into Arno Rohrschneider. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Arno Rohrschneider runs off the knock.
24.09
Jonas Bräutigam runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Jonas Bräutigam knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
26.05
Alejandro Alonso decides to run forward with the ball. Alejandro Alonso knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Christoph Novak who gathers it comfortably.
27.12
Alejandro Alonso sees a break and surges forward. Alejandro Alonso knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Marcus Jonssen.
33.37
Thomas Bartsch threads a neat ball through to Jonas Bräutigam. Jonas Bräutigam threads the ball through to Neil Ritchie. Neil Ritchie finds some space and shoots from distance. Christoph Novak gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
38.53
Youssef Postma passes the ball forward to Alejandro Alonso. Alejandro Alonso chips the ball to his team mate, Neil Ritchie. Neil Ritchie knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
40.32
0-0Alejandro Alonso clumsily knocks into Arno Rohrschneider. The referee calls over Alejandro Alonso and warns him to calm down! Arno Rohrschneider carries on, but is struggling a bit.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Schalke 04 have changed their lineup with Fabrice Carisso replacing Jonas Bräutigam. Hertha BSC appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Hertha BSC kick off!
51.30
0-1Joaquín Velasquez passes the ball forward to Kai Engels. Kai Engels makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jorge Parra. Jorge Parra threads the ball through into the box. David Ziegler makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
54.11
0-1Arno Rohrschneider catches Malte Brückner on the ankles. The referee warns Arno Rohrschneider to calm down! Malte Brückner hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
57.43
Arno Rohrschneider makes a simple pass to Sebastiano Paquito. Sebastiano Paquito edges inside the box! Sebastiano Paquito cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
59.40
Alejandro Alonso flicks a high pass forward to Neil Ritchie who brings the ball under control. Neil Ritchie knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
61.05
Marc Charlton chips the ball to his team mate, Alejandro Alonso. Alejandro Alonso threads the ball through to Alec Bremner. Alec Bremner knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Marcus Jonssen.
65.25
Kai Engels makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Sebastiano Paquito. Sebastiano Paquito whips in a cross ball towards Jorge Parra. Jorge Parra is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
72.24
Kai Engels makes an attacking run forward. Kai Engels knocks in a cross ball towards Jorge Parra. Jorge Parra finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
77.08
0-3FC Schalke 04 have made a substitution with Thomas Jahn replacing Malte Brückner .
78.16
Arno Rohrschneider threads the ball through to Jorge Parra. Jorge Parra shoots from long range. The keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
81.12
Kai Engels knocks the ball forward to Nikolas Thielemann. Nikolas Thielemann controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Vincenzo Seibert gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous stop!
83.30
Joaquín Velasquez hacks Neil Ritchie from behind! The referee calls over Joaquín Velasquez and shows him a yellow card! Neil Ritchie runs off the knock.
84.12
Arno Rohrschneider flicks the ball to his team mate, Nikolas Thielemann. Nikolas Thielemann shoots from distance. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
85.02
0-3Arno Rohrschneider flicks a high pass forward. David Ziegler holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. David Ziegler whips in a cross ball towards Nikolas Thielemann. Nikolas Thielemann directs the ball goalwards with his head but somehow Thomas Bartsch happens to be in the right place to block it.
87.43
0-3Arno Rohrschneider knocks the ball to his team mate, David Ziegler. David Ziegler shoots from 25 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| David Ziegler 51 Jorge Parra 65, 72 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Vincenzo Seibert (GK)
7
2. Marc Charlton (DEF)
6
3. Thomas Bartsch (DEF)
6
4. Youssef Postma (DEF)
6
5. Jaime Moutinho (DEF)
6
6. Jonas Bräutigam (MID)
7
7. Malte Brückner (MID)
5
8. Alejandro Alonso (MID)
7
9. Eric Jentsch (MID)
6
10. Alec Bremner (ATT)
6
11. Neil Ritchie (ATT)
6
12. Pieter Shew A Tjon (MID)
0
13. Fabrice Carisso (GK)
6
14. Thomas Jahn (ATT)
6
1. Christoph Novak (GK)
7
2. Marcus Jonssen (DEF)
6
3. Stefanos Karnezis (DEF)
6
4. Joaquín Velasquez (DEF)
5
5. Marco Braat (DEF)
6
6. Kai Engels (MID)
7
7. Arno Rohrschneider (MID)
6
8. Nikolas Thielemann (ATT)
6
9. Jorge Parra (ATT)
9
10. Sebastiano Paquito (ATT)
7
11. David Ziegler (ATT)
7
12. John Davidson (MID)
0
13. Joe Riverola (MID)
0
14. Mohammed Nyarko (MID)
0