Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Veltins-Arena where FC Schalke 04 play Queens Park Rangers in this friendly game. A crowd of 9,926 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
FC Schalke 04 are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Queens Park Rangers appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
The pitch is in good condition.
FC Schalke 04 are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Queens Park Rangers appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Queens Park Rangers get the match underway!
2.53
0-0Tomas Valente chips the ball to his team mate, Aaron May. Aaron May knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Paolo Jack who gathers it comfortably.
3.43
0-0Vincenzo Winkler comes in with a late challenge on Gary Lawrence. The referee calls over Vincenzo Winkler and shows him a yellow card! Gary Lawrence hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
9.59
0-0Ole Bergdolmo sees Eric Birkwald in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Eric Birkwald kicks a strong pass forward to Aaron May but the referee indicates it's offside!
12.19
1-0Uwe Schacht flicks the ball to his team mate, Aaron May. Aaron May edges inside the box! Aaron May cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It's there!! Paolo Jack has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
20.51
With vision, Miguel Pichichi plays the ball forward to Aaron May. Aaron May flicks a high ball forward to Eric Birkwald who takes it down. Eric Birkwald shoots from outside the area. Eric Birkwald scores for FC Schalke 04!!
26.21
2-0With great vision, Miguel Pichichi plays the ball forward to Ole Bergdolmo. With imagination, Ole Bergdolmo plays the ball forward to Aaron May. Aaron May shoots from 25 yards but it's drastically wayward!
30.09
2-0Arno Ziegler knocks the ball forward to Vincenzo Winkler. Vincenzo Winkler controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Uwe Schacht. Uwe Schacht plays a sublime one-two with Ole Bergdolmo and races in on goal... Uwe Schacht strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but Paolo Jack reads it well. Great save!
32.10
Aaron Copping passes the ball forward to Jacob Hendrie. Jacob Hendrie knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Tomas Valente.
33.35
Uwe Schacht flicks the ball to his team mate, Nico Backes. Nico Backes passes the ball forward to Vincenzo Winkler. Vincenzo Winkler makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it flies just wide!
34.08
2-0Tomas Valente flicks a high pass forward to Vincenzo Winkler who brings the ball under control. Vincenzo Winkler threads a neat ball through to Eric Birkwald. Eric Birkwald whips in a cross ball towards Aaron May. Aaron May rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball comes off Gilles Kahn and the loose ball is cleared up field.
36.24
Ole Bergdolmo flicks the ball to his team mate, Eric Birkwald. Eric Birkwald sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
39.18
Nico Backes threads a neat ball through to Eric Birkwald. Eric Birkwald knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
42.57
Tomas Valente makes a simple pass to Vincenzo Winkler. Vincenzo Winkler plays the ball forward to Eric Birkwald. Eric Birkwald whips in a cross ball towards Aaron May. Aaron May is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Schalke 04 appear unchanged since the first half. Queens Park Rangers also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and FC Schalke 04 get the second half underway!
48.02
Gary Lawrence makes a simple pass to Thierry Smith. Thierry Smith whips in a cross ball towards John Lockley. John Lockley knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
51.07
Gary Lawrence chips the ball to his team mate, Thierry Smith. Thierry Smith knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jakob Kistner.
55.35
Ole Bergdolmo flicks a high ball forward to Aaron May who takes it down. Aaron May whips in a cross ball towards Nico Backes. Nico Backes connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it is miles over!
63.36
Tomas Valente boots it upfield. Vincenzo Winkler lofts in a cross ball towards Nico Backes. Nico Backes connects with a diving header but it is deflected wide by Ian Le Tissier.
64.10
Vincenzo Winkler takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Nico Backes cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball strikes Gilles Kahn's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
66.30
Uwe Schacht flicks a high pass forward. Nico Backes collects the pass. Nico Backes knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Dennis Brooking.
67.27
Vincenzo Winkler chips the ball to his team mate, Ole Bergdolmo. Ole Bergdolmo flicks the ball to his team mate, Eric Birkwald. Eric Birkwald whips in a cross ball towards Aaron May. Aaron May makes a convincing header but Paolo Jack is on top of it.
69.46
Seeing a gap ahead, Miguel Pichichi plays the ball forward to Uwe Schacht. Uwe Schacht makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Vincenzo Winkler. Vincenzo Winkler tries a spectacular long range effort. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
72.44
Gary Lawrence catches Jakob Kistner on the ankles. Gary Lawrence is shown the yellow card! Jakob Kistner hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
77.07
Tomas Valente threads the ball through to Arno Ziegler. Arno Ziegler knocks the ball forward to Eric Birkwald. Eric Birkwald shoots from 25 yards but it flies well off target!
78.50
John Lockley flicks a high pass forward. Thierry Smith holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Thierry Smith knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Leon Gleisenstein who gathers it comfortably.
81.21
Uwe Schacht flicks the ball to his team mate, Aaron May. Aaron May controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but slams it into the crowd!
84.34
Dennis Brooking knocks the ball forward to Thierry Smith. Thierry Smith sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is tipped over by Leon Gleisenstein.
85.36
3-0Corner kick to Queens Park Rangers. Aaron Copping plays it short to Thierry Smith. Thierry Smith strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Aaron May 12, 43 Eric Birkwald 21 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Leon Gleisenstein (GK)
6
2. Miguel Pichichi (DEF)
6
3. Tomas Valente (DEF)
7
4. Jakob Kistner (DEF)
6
5. Arno Ziegler (DEF)
6
6. Uwe Schacht (MID)
7
7. Ole Bergdolmo (MID)
6
8. Vincenzo Winkler (MID)
6
9. Aaron May (ATT)
9
10. Nico Backes (ATT)
6
11. Eric Birkwald (ATT)
8
12. Alexander Klimek (DEF)
0
13. Paul Reimers (MID)
0
14. Johan Meijer (MID)
0
1. Paolo Jack (GK)
6
2. Alan Beresford (DEF)
6
3. Gilles Kahn (DEF)
6
4. Dennis Brooking (DEF)
6
5. Ian Le Tissier (DEF)
6
6. Gary Lawrence (MID)
5
7. John Lockley (MID)
6
8. Aaron Copping (MID)
6
9. Tony Westwood (MID)
6
10. Jacob Hendrie (ATT)
6
11. Thierry Smith (ATT)
6
12. Dave Lofthouse (ATT)
0
13. Malcolm Seaman (GK)
0
14. Marvin Carlton (ATT)
0