Division One League Match, AC Milan vs. Schalke 04 (Sun Dec 05)


                             AC Milan  |  Schalke 04
                          4-2-1-2-1 C  |  4-3-1-2 C
                         Graham Brown  |  Andy Banks
                                       |
                            S_Bain GK  |  GK Paulo_Argenti
                     G_Fotheringam DF  |  DF B_Williams
                         T_Upulano DF  |  DF R_Carlos
                         M_Pearson DF  |  DF D_Epureanu
                         B_Venison DF  |  DF S_Stallbaum
                            M_Ball DM  |  MF Suat_Serdar
                           P_Duffy DM  |  MF Amine_Harit
                          H_Higuim MF  |  MF Casemiro
                            Rivera AM  |  AM Romario
                            Imbula AM  |  FW A_Gray
                         S_Artenie FW  |  FW Tatanka
                                       |
                        M_Kingsley SUB |  SUB Adrian
                         L_Amoroso SUB |  SUB A_Davies
                            L_Figo SUB |  SUB Klaus_Fichtel
                            Alexis SUB |  SUB G_Hall
                             Pezza SUB |  SUB O_Ighalo

Referee: N_Alexander (Northern_Ireland)


Min. 1  :(amn) S_Artenie pass splits open the defence
          ...  What a ball!
          ...  Imbula is clean through!
          ...  Suat_Serdar beats him to the ball
Min. 6  :(amn) M_Ball slides it through the middle to H_Higuim
          ...  But D_Epureanu sweeps up the threat
Min. 11 :(amn) Imbula with a reverse pass to S_Artenie
          ...  S_Stallbaum reads the game well and cuts out the pass!
Min. 12 :(shk) A_Gray with the dribble
          ...  This is a great chance
          ...  Excellent sliding challenge by M_Ball
          ...  He timed it well
Min. 13 :(shk) B_Williams plays it to his team mate for a one-two
          ...  S_Stallbaum decides to keep possession instead!
          ...  He runs towards the goal now!
          ...  S_Stallbaum drives it low !
          ...  But it goes wide
Min. 15 :(amn) T_Upulano runs down the flank
          ...  He plays the ball across to M_Ball
          ...  D_Epureanu wins the ball with a superb sliding challenge
          ...  It goes out of play
          ...  CORNER!
          ...  Rivera swings it in!
          ...  A_Gray wins the ball
          ...  He belts it away
Min. 15 :(amn) M_Pearson makes the tackle
          ...  He gets to his feet quickly
          ...  He's beat the defender to the ball
          ...  A_Gray with an ugly foul
          ...  The fans are chanting "OFF!!! OFF!!!
          ...  FREE KICK
          ...  This is very far out
          ...  P_Duffy swings it in
          ...  S_Artenie takes control of it!
          ...  A well-placed shot from S_Artenie !
          ...  He hits the side netting
          ...  There was some parts of the ground that thought that went in!
Min. 19 :(amn) S_Artenie runs forward
          ...  He only has going for the goal in mind!
          ...  Excellent sliding challenge from Tatanka
Min. 19 :(shk) Tatanka flicks it past G_Fotheringam
          ...  He runs forward
          ...  M_Pearson rushes in with a clumsy tackle!!
          ...  That's a foul!!
          ...  What's N_Alexander going to give?
          ...  He just waves play on!
Min. 20 :(amn) P_Duffy curls the ball out wide to S_Artenie
          ...  S_Artenie keeps his head down as he hits the shot!
          ...  It sails over!
          ...  He should have hit the target at least!!
Min. 21 :(shk) A_Gray brings the ball into the opposing area
          ...  But M_Pearson clears the danger
Min. 25 :(amn) Rivera runs down the wing
          ...  He knocks it past the defender into space!
          ...  He cuts the ball back
          ...  S_Artenie latches onto the pass
          ...  He carves out some space
          ...  Excellent sliding challenge by D_Epureanu
          ...  He timed it well
Min. 26 :(shk) Tatanka controls the ball with a deft piece of skill
          ...  He plays the ball into the middle!
          ...  A_Gray gets onto the end of the pass!
          ...  A_Gray sends it flying towards goal!
          ...  S_Bain with the save
          ...  He holds onto it as well!
Min. 30 :(shk) S_Stallbaum hits a hard pass to Tatanka
          ...  Tatanka shapes up for a shot!
          ...  S_Bain with an amazing dive to the bottom left
          ...  How he got to that one I don't know !
Min. 32 :(amn) P_Duffy moves out over to the edge of the pitch
          ...  He plays the ball through to M_Pearson
          ...  But D_Epureanu clears the danger
Min. 33 :(shk) R_Carlos looks up for support for support
          ...  He spots his team mate making a run now
          ...  He plays it across to his team mate and runs forward now!
          ...  Romario receives the pass and heads towards the goal
          ...  Romario tries to beat S_Bain from outside the area!
          ...  S_Bain can't get to it!
          ...  OH! It drifts wide!
          ...  S_Bain has a smile on his face
          ...  Did he know that was going wide?
Min. 35 :(amn) Rivera jinks infield
          ...  He sees a team mate making a run
          ...  He plays the ball through to Imbula
          ...  B_Williams wins control of the ball with his hand!!
          ...  Play On!!
Min. 35 :(shk) Romario hoists the ball across to Tatanka
          ...  Fine tackle by T_Upulano
          ...  He prevents the corner as well
Min. 41 :(amn) M_Ball back heels to find S_Artenie in space
          ...  S_Artenie tries the lob from 30 yards !
          ...  But Paulo_Argenti palms it behind
          ...  N_Alexander has given a goal kick
          ...  He's not having the best of days !
Min. 43 :(REF) The 4th official signals that there is 1 minute of time to be added on

*************  HALF TIME  ****************
Half Time Score: AC Milan 0-0 Schalke 04

Min. 47 :(shk) S_Stallbaum has it now
          ...  He takes on P_Duffy
          ...  He gets past him!
          ...  He puts in Romario!
          ...  M_Pearson with an ugly foul
          ...  That looked malicious
          ...  He's lucky it wasn't more
          ...  It's just a warning
Min. 48 :(shk) Romario controls the ball with a deft piece of skill
          ...  He plays the ball into the middle!
          ...  S_Stallbaum gets onto the end of the pass!
          ...  But he stands on the ball and falls over!!
          ...  B_Venison picks up the loose ball and clears the danger
Min. 48 :(shk) Suat_Serdar is in some pain
          ...  He's receiving some treatment now
          ...  He looks like he will continue
Min. 52 :(amn) Rivera sidesteps D_Epureanu
          ...  He was too quick for his marker
          ...  But he loses control of it
          ...  R_Carlos belts it clear
Min. 54 :(amn) Imbula with a glorious 60-yard pass to S_Artenie
          ...  S_Artenie tries to place it in the corner !
          ...  OOOOHHHHH!!!!
          ...  It's wide!
          ...  That was a dismal effort!
          ...  He should have buried that!
Min. 55 :(amn) H_Higuim beats his marker
          ...  He showed great skill there
          ...  H_Higuim tries one from the edge of the box !
          ...  Saved by Paulo_Argenti
Min. 57 :(shk) Amine_Harit floats the ball in to find D_Epureanu
          ...  But B_Venison spotted the danger and cleans up the play
Min. 58 :(amn) H_Higuim with a one-touch layoff to S_Artenie
          ...  S_Stallbaum seizes control of the ball
          ...  He hoists it forward
Min. 58 :(amn) P_Duffy catches Romario with an elbow!
          ...  N_Alexander warns him
Min. 59 :(amn) T_Upulano turns past the defender
          ...  He sees a team mate making a run
          ...  He plays the ball through to H_Higuim
          ...  A skilful effort from H_Higuim !
          ...  What agility from Paulo_Argenti
Min. 61 :(amn) The ball is passed in from Imbula, he finds S_Artenie
          ...  The cross hits S_Artenie on the butt and rebounds towards goal !
          ...  But Paulo_Argenti parries the ball
          ...  It's picked up by the defender, much to the relief of the crowd
Min. 64 :(amn) M_Ball with a first time pass
          ...  Rivera runs onto it!
          ...  Rivera hits the ball first time!
          ...  He could have let that bounce
          ...  It takes a deflection!
          ...  But sails wide!
          ...  CORNER!
          ...  Rivera chips the ball into the area!
          ...  Paulo_Argenti reads it well, and claims it!
Min. 65 :(amn) H_Higuim plays a first time ball through the defence to T_Upulano
          ...  But Casemiro wins the ball from behind
          ...  The crowd appeal but N_Alexander has none of it.
Min. 68 :(shk) Suat_Serdar back heels to find Tatanka in space
          ...  H_Higuim with an ugly foul
          ...  YELLOW CARD!!
Min. 69 :(shk) A_Davies is going to be brought on
          ...  B_Williams is leaving the pitch
          ...  He applauds the crowd
          ...  Looks like his replacement will play DF
Min. 70 :(shk) O_Ighalo is being prepared to come on
          ...  Tatanka is leaving the pitch
          ...  He applauds the crowd
          ...  Looks like his replacement will play FW
Min. 70 :(amn) Rivera is taking a throw in
          ...  He sees a team mate in space
          ...  He throws it long to Imbula
          ...  D_Epureanu gets in the way of the ball and clears!
Min. 71 :(shk) Klaus_Fichtel is being prepared to come on
          ...  Suat_Serdar is leaving the pitch
          ...  He looks disappointed that he won't be continuing
          ...  Looks like his replacement will play MF
Min. 73 :(shk) S_Stallbaum with a smart pass to O_Ighalo
          ...  But B_Venison wins the tackle cleanly
Min. 73 :(amn) M_Ball wins possession
          ...  He plays the ball across to G_Fotheringam
          ...  Paulo_Argenti stands firm and knocks the player to the ground!!
          ...  That's a rash challenge!!
          ...  YELLOW CARD!!
          ...  He was unlucky to be booked for that
          ...  The ref gives a PENALTY !!
          ...  S_Artenie takes it
          ...  Paulo_Argenti dives
          ...  And he claims it superbly!
Min. 74 :(shk) A_Gray takes control of the loose ball
          ...  He plays the ball across to Romario
          ...  But M_Pearson wins the ball with a sliding challenge
Min. 75 :(amn) Imbula hits in a wicked shot!
          ...  It hits the defender
          ...  H_Higuim latches onto it!
          ...  Klaus_Fichtel anticipates the pass and cuts it out
Min. 76 :(amn) S_Artenie with a real burst of pace
          ...  He shows the defender a clean set of heals
          ...  Klaus_Fichtel beats him to the ball
Min. 84 :(shk) Amine_Harit drives the ball across field
          ...  It comes to Romario
          ...  Romario has time and space!
          ...  He tries the lob!
          ...  But he miskicks and puts it well off target
          ...  The AC Milan fans taunt him about that effort
Min. 85 :(shk) A_Gray with the mazy dribble
          ...  He takes it past the defender
          ...  T_Upulano with a reckless challenge
          ...  N_Alexander will want to speak to him
          ...  He could be off here!
          ...  N_Alexander reaches to his pocket!
          ...  He jots down his name!
          ...  YELLOW CARD!!
          ...  I think he deserved that!
Min. 86 :(amn) Imbula beats his marker
          ...  D_Epureanu is late with that one
          ...  I think he was just trying to get to the ball
          ...  He is fortunate to be given just a warning
Min. 87 :(shk) A_Gray finds his way through
          ...  He sets up the shot
          ...  Fine tackle by M_Ball
          ...  He prevents the corner as well
Min. 88 :(REF) The 4th official signals that there are 3 minutes of time to be added on
Min. 92 :(shk) Klaus_Fichtel has the ball on the wing
          ...  He takes it past T_Upulano
          ...  He knocks it to A_Gray!
          ...  M_Ball with a late tackle
          ...  Well to be fair he was looking for the foul
          ...  Shown a YELLOW CARD!!

*************  FULL TIME  ****************


Match Details
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Venue                : San Siro Stadium
Attendance           : 84,000
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AC Milan Match Info
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Best player          : B_Venison
Scorers              : N/A
Sent Off             : N/A
Booked               : H_Higuim (68), T_Upulano (85), M_Ball (92)
Injured              : N/A
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Schalke 04 Match Info
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Best player          : D_Epureanu (Man of the Match)
Scorers              : N/A
Sent Off             : N/A
Booked               : Paulo_Argenti (73)
Injured              : N/A
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Match Statistics
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                              AC Milan    |   Schalke 04
Attempts on Goal     :           8        |       5
Off target           :           4        |       3
On target            :           4        |       2
Possession           :          48        |       52
Corners              :           2        |       0
Red Cards            :           0        |       0
Yellow Cards         :           3        |       1
Subs Used            :           0        |       3
Fouls                :          11        |       10
Key Tackles          :           9        |       14
Key Passes           :          18        |       13
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Final Score          : AC Milan 0 - 0 Schalke 04
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Player Statistics - AC Milan
Name          Pos  St  Tk  Ps  Sh  Ag | Min Sav Ktk Kps Ass Sht Gls Yel Red KAb TAb PAb SAb
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S_Bain         GK  32   3   3   2  32 |  94   2   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  50   0   0   0
G_Fotheringam  DF   2  29   9  11  30 |  94   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
T_Upulano      DF   1  27  12   5  31 |  94   0   1   2   0   0   0   1   0   0  58  18  -2
M_Pearson      DF   2  27  11  10  42 |  94   0   3   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  60   0   0
B_Venison      DF   1  26   2   1  26 |  94   0   3   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  60   0   0
M_Ball         DM   2  13  28   4  23 |  94   0   2   4   0   0   0   1   0   0  38  38  -2
P_Duffy        DM   2  16  25   4  21 |  94   0   0   2   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  20   0
H_Higuim       MF   2   7  28  10  42 |  94   0   0   2   0   2   0   1   0   0  -2  18   8
Rivera         AM   1   1  27  20  26 |  94   0   0   3   0   1   0   0   0   0   0  30   0
Imbula         AM   1  10  27  17  20 |  94   0   0   4   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  40   0
S_Artenie      FW   3   5  11  29  32 |  94   0   0   1   0   5   0   0   0   0   0  10  15
M_Kingsley     GK  25   2   1   3  30 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
L_Amoroso      DF   2  31   6  10  11 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
L_Figo         MF   1   7  27  10  40 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
Alexis         AM   3  10  26  14  12 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
Pezza          FW   1   9  13  28  32 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0

Player Statistics - Schalke 04
Name          Pos  St  Tk  Ps  Sh  Ag | Min Sav Ktk Kps Ass Sht Gls Yel Red KAb TAb PAb SAb
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Paulo_Argenti  GK  36   4   5   1  29 |  94   6   0   0   0   0   0   1   0  68   0   0   0
B_Williams     DF   3  31  11   7  43 |  70   0   1   1   0   0   0   0   0   0  60  10   0
R_Carlos       DF   3  30  12   6  11 |  94   0   1   1   0   0   0   0   0   0  20  10   0
D_Epureanu     DF   1  30   9   8  33 |  94   0   5   0   0   0   0   0   0   0 100   0   0
S_Stallbaum    DF   1  29  17  16  47 |  94   0   2   3   0   1   0   0   0   0  40  30   0
Suat_Serdar    MF   2  23  29   1  15 |  72   0   1   1   0   0   0   0   0   0  20  10   0
Amine_Harit    MF   2   9  29  17  28 |  94   0   0   2   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  20   0
Casemiro       MF   2  23  28   1  31 |  94   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  20   0   0
Romario        AM   2   8  28  22  37 |  94   0   0   2   0   2   0   0   0   0   0  20   0
A_Gray         FW   3   7   9  29  32 |  94   0   1   1   0   1   0   0   0   0  20  10   5
Tatanka        FW   3   7   9  28  32 |  71   0   1   1   0   1   0   0   0   0  20  10   5
Adrian         GK  29   1   2   1  40 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
A_Davies       DF   1  27   9   6  30 |  24   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
Klaus_Fichtel  MF   2  27  22   5  41 |  22   0   2   1   0   0   0   0   0   0  40  10   0
G_Hall         MF   2  23  27   7  29 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
O_Ighalo       FW   1   9   8  26  21 |  23   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
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