Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Veltins-Arena where FC Schalke 04 play Crystal Palace in this friendly game. A crowd of 18,171 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Schalke 04 are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Crystal Palace appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Schalke 04 are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Crystal Palace appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with FC Schalke 04 kicking off!
2.38
0-0Martin Metzger hits a low pass to Colin Hendry. Colin Hendry shoots from outside the area. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Quality keeping!
4.28
0-0Martin Metzger controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Oliver Gleisenstein. Oliver Gleisenstein knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alexei Capron who gathers it comfortably.
6.06
0-1Ian Newby flicks a high pass forward. Nicholas Thomson collects the pass. Nicholas Thomson hits a low pass to Isaiah Campbell. Isaiah Campbell knocks in a cross ball towards Rafael Andrade. Rafael Andrade gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. What a cracker!! Steffen Birkwald had no chance!! Goal for Crystal Palace!
12.39
Julian Bartsch flicks a high pass forward. Cesar Santos controls it well on his chest. Cesar Santos knocks in a cross ball towards Oliver Gleisenstein. Oliver Gleisenstein connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
16.29
Orlando Zerdoux knocks the ball forward to Julian Bartsch. Julian Bartsch controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Alexei Capron smothers it!
18.25
1-1Without breaking stride, Farid Zemmouri plays the ball forward to Cesar Santos. Cesar Santos shoots from 20 yards but it is shockingly off target!
26.36
Patricio Gainza chips the ball to his team mate, Martin Metzger. Martin Metzger knocks the ball forward to Orlando Zerdoux. Orlando Zerdoux shoots from distance but it slams into the crowd!
27.44
Leon Rösler knocks the ball to his team mate, Cedric Ponsard. Cedric Ponsard threads a neat ball through to Jocelyn Allibert. Jocelyn Allibert shoots from long range but it's a woeful effort!
28.05
With imagination, Rafael Andrade plays the ball forward to Isaiah Campbell. Isaiah Campbell knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
30.49
1-1Martin Metzger clumsily knocks into Cedric Ponsard. Martin Metzger is given a warning by the referee! Cedric Ponsard hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
32.09
Julian Bartsch chips the ball to his team mate, Cesar Santos. Cesar Santos sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
34.40
Patricio Gainza sees Martin Metzger in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Martin Metzger kicks a strong pass forward to Colin Hendry. Colin Hendry knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Cedric Ponsard.
36.39
1-1Seeing a gap ahead, Rodolfo Caracciolo picks a pass forward to Julian Bartsch. Julian Bartsch plays the ball forward to Colin Hendry. Colin Hendry knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Martin Metzger is offside!
38.22
Julian Bartsch chips the ball to his team mate, Oliver Gleisenstein. Oliver Gleisenstein knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
39.57
Rodolfo Caracciolo chips the ball to his team mate, Orlando Zerdoux. Orlando Zerdoux threads the ball through to Cesar Santos. Cesar Santos shoots from 25 yards but it flies well off target!
40.45
Julian Bartsch passes the ball forward to Martin Metzger. Martin Metzger shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Alexei Capron comfortably smothers it!
44.54
Nicholas Thomson comes in with a late challenge on Julian Bartsch. The referee warns Nicholas Thomson to calm down! Julian Bartsch hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
Nicholas Thomson darts forward. Nicholas Thomson lofts in a cross ball towards Rafael Andrade. Rafael Andrade jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Steffen Birkwald manages to gather it.
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. Crystal Palace also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Crystal Palace kick off!
48.34
Ian Newby threads the ball through to Ben Lee. Ben Lee threads a neat ball through to Jocelyn Allibert. Jocelyn Allibert shoots from 25 yards but it flies wide!
49.26
Nicholas Thomson hits a low pass to Isaiah Campbell. Isaiah Campbell edges inside the box! Isaiah Campbell side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
55.02
Rodolfo Caracciolo flicks a high pass forward. Martin Metzger collects the pass. Martin Metzger darts forward. Martin Metzger whips in a cross ball towards Orlando Zerdoux. Orlando Zerdoux knocks the ball goalwards with his head but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
57.37
Orlando Zerdoux threads the ball through to Colin Hendry. Colin Hendry shoots from outside the area but it is miles over!
59.21
Martin Metzger passes the ball forward to Julian Bartsch. Julian Bartsch knocks the ball to his team mate, Colin Hendry. Colin Hendry lofts in a cross ball towards Martin Metzger. Martin Metzger powers a header at goal. What a cracker!! Alexei Capron had no chance!! Goal for FC Schalke 04!
61.21
2-1Crystal Palace have made 3 substitutions with Francis Scales replacing Ian Newby, Tim Anderton replacing Isaiah Campbell and Steve Charlton replacing Ben Lee .
63.13
Julian Bartsch makes a beautiful solo run. Julian Bartsch knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Nicholas Thomson.
65.22
Gary Gallacher comes in with a late challenge on Orlando Zerdoux. The referee warns Gary Gallacher to calm down! Orlando Zerdoux runs off the knock.
69.25
Rodolfo Caracciolo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Martin Metzger. Martin Metzger whips in a cross ball towards Orlando Zerdoux. Orlando Zerdoux makes a looping header on goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Excellent keeping!
72.49
Martin Metzger sees Oliver Gleisenstein in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Oliver Gleisenstein knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Leon Rösler.
84.39
Martin Metzger makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Julian Bartsch. Julian Bartsch whips in a cross ball towards Cesar Santos. Cesar Santos finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it flies wide!
87.36
Jocelyn Allibert hacks Farid Zemmouri from behind! The referee warns Jocelyn Allibert to calm down! Farid Zemmouri runs off the knock.
89.38
Rodolfo Caracciolo runs up as Julian Bartsch takes the throw-in, skillfully chesting the ball down to his feet. Rodolfo Caracciolo flicks a high pass forward to Colin Hendry who brings the ball under control. Colin Hendry whips in a cross ball towards Julian Bartsch. Julian Bartsch is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Julian Bartsch!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Martin Metzger of FC Schalke 04 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Steffen Birkwald (GK)
6
2. Domenico Mercuri (DEF)
6
3. Patricio Gainza (DEF)
6
4. Farid Zemmouri (DEF)
6
5. Rodolfo Caracciolo (DEF)
6
6. Julian Bartsch (MID)
9
7. Martin Metzger (MID)
9
8. Cesar Santos (ATT)
6
9. Colin Hendry (ATT)
7
10. Oliver Gleisenstein (ATT)
7
11. Orlando Zerdoux (ATT)
6
12. Jimmy Haise (ATT)
0
13. Tobias Poschner (MID)
0
14. Vincenzo Janes (MID)
0
1. Alexei Capron (GK)
7
2. Leon Rösler (DEF)
6
3. Gary Gallacher (DEF)
6
4. Antonio Cribari (DEF)
6
5. Ian Newby (DEF)
6
6. Cedric Ponsard (MID)
6
7. Ben Lee (MID)
6
8. Nicholas Thomson (MID)
6
9. Isaiah Campbell (ATT)
6
10. Jocelyn Allibert (ATT)
5
11. Rafael Andrade (ATT)
7
12. Steve Charlton (DEF)
6
13. Francis Scales (MID)
6
14. Tim Anderton (ATT)
6