Elite League Match, Schalke 04 vs. Valencia (Sun May 29)


                           Schalke 04  |  Valencia
                              4-4-2 C  |  4-3-1-2 E
                           Andy Banks  |  James Burns
                                       |
                     Paulo_Argenti GK  |  GK Bonner
                        B_Williams DF  |  DF D_E_Boyata
                        D_Epureanu DF  |  DF B_Ivanovic
                          R_Carlos DF  |  DF P_Thompson
                            T_Haas DF  |  DF Chellini
                       Suat_Serdar MF  |  MF M_Kikuchi
                          Casemiro MF  |  MF M_Barry
                            G_Hall MF  |  MF L_Macleod
                          J_Hastie MF  |  AM R_Tabatta
                            A_Gray FW  |  FW W_Jose
                           Tatanka FW  |  FW D_Suker
                                       |
                     Filippo_Berti SUB |  SUB M_Gorgon
                       S_Stallbaum SUB |  SUB T_Kroos
                     Klaus_Fichtel SUB |  SUB Thiago_C
                           N_Berti SUB |  SUB ToZe
                       M_Crickmore SUB |  SUB D_Trezeguet

Referee: A_Dali (Iran)


Min. 1  :(vla) B_Ivanovic threads the through ball to D_Suker
          ...  R_Carlos reads the situation well and wins the ball
Min. 4  :(vla) R_Tabatta cut's in on the inside of the defender
          ...  He gets past him!
          ...  He sees a team mate making a run
          ...  He plays the ball through to W_Jose
          ...  A cracking drive from W_Jose !
          ...  Paulo_Argenti is beaten!
          ...  GOAL !!
          ...  Pick that one out!!
          ...  Lets see if Valencia can hang onto that lead!
          ...  Schalke 04 0-1 Valencia ...
Min. 6  :(vla) L_Macleod swings at Casemiro
          ...  A_Dali just wants to lecture him
Min. 10 :(shk) A_Gray leaps into the air
          ...  He wins the header
          ...  He heads it across to Tatanka
          ...  A left-footer by Tatanka !
          ...  It's gone over
          ...  Well he must have left his shooting boots at home for that one
Min. 13 :(shk) Tatanka sidesteps D_E_Boyata
          ...  He was too quick for his marker
          ...  Tatanka with the 40 yard drive !
          ...  But Bonner parries the ball
          ...  It's picked up by the defender, much to the relief of the crowd
Min. 15 :(vla) W_Jose flicks it over T_Haas's head
          ...  He showed some great skill there!
          ...  W_Jose pounds a rocket on goal !
          ...  But Paulo_Argenti reaches the ball. Good save
          ...  There was a foul on Paulo_Argenti anyway
Min. 16 :(vla) B_Ivanovic looks to play the ball out wide
          ...  He plays the ball across to R_Tabatta
          ...  R_Tabatta hits a great shot !
          ...  It's going over!
          ...  It dips dramatically!!
          ...  GOAL !!
          ...  Schalke 04 0-2 Valencia ...
Min. 18 :(vla) W_Jose with a simple pass to D_Suker
          ...  D_Suker has his eyes on the goal!
          ...  He fires the ball goal ward!
          ...  But Paulo_Argenti punches it away
Min. 23 :(vla) R_Tabatta is out on the left
          ...  He moves the ball right to D_E_Boyata
          ...  Tatanka with an ugly foul
          ...  The fans are chanting "OFF!!! OFF!!!
          ...  A_Dali calls him for a talk
          ...  It's just a warning
          ...  FREE KICK!
          ...  It is within shooting distance!
          ...  M_Kikuchi plays it short to P_Thompson
          ...  P_Thompson with the diving header !
          ...  He had to be brave there
          ...  But Paulo_Argenti makes an easy save
Min. 30 :(shk) B_Williams gets the ball on the wing
          ...  He cuts inside M_Barry!
          ...  He has some space now!
          ...  B_Williams hits the ball on the bounce !
          ...  But Bonner punches it away
          ...  He could have caught that!
Min. 31 :(vla) M_Barry is closed down
          ...  He plays a quick pass
          ...  R_Tabatta latches onto the ball
          ...  But B_Williams wins the ball from behind
          ...  The crowd appeal but A_Dali has none of it.
Min. 33 :(shk) Tatanka nutmegs the defender
          ...  B_Ivanovic with a perfectly timed tackle
Min. 35 :(shk) A_Gray barges the defender off the ball
          ...  A_Gray drives the ball low !
          ...  Bonner with a great save
          ...  He shows why he is the number 1
Min. 36 :(shk) G_Hall lobs it over Chellini
          ...  G_Hall with his head down lets it go !
          ...  But Bonner reaches the ball. Good save
Min. 37 :(shk) G_Hall is taking a throw in
          ...  He is taking a run up at it!
          ...  He throws it long to Tatanka
          ...  Tatanka with the punt towards goal!
          ...  It's way wide
          ...  The Valencia fans behind the goal spread their arms out
Min. 38 :(vla) M_Barry hits the ball through the heart of the defence
          ...  W_Jose latches onto it!
          ...  Suat_Serdar reads him well and hoofs it clear
Min. 42 :(vla) M_Kikuchi wins possession
          ...  He plays the ball across to R_Tabatta
          ...  D_Epureanu with the tackle
          ...  He left his foot in there!
          ...  He had to endure a strong lecture from A_Dali
Min. 43 :(REF) The 4th referee signals that there is 1 minute of time to be added on
Min. 46 :(shk) A_Gray jumps over the defender's challenge
          ...  A_Gray hits a curling shot!
          ...  It grazes the post!
          ...  And hits the side netting
          ...  Goal Kick!

*************  HALF TIME  ****************
Half Time Score: Schalke 04 0-2 Valencia

Min. 46 :(vla) D_Suker beats his marker
          ...  He muscled him off the ball
          ...  A delicate chip from D_Suker !
          ...  He miskicks the ball
          ...  He's managed to put that out of the stadium
Min. 47 :(vla) B_Ivanovic with the header on
          ...  He finds Chellini in space
          ...  Chellini tries to chip the ball over the keeper !
          ...  Its sails over!
          ...  He has squandered a golden opportunity
Min. 51 :(shk) J_Hastie takes possession of the ball
          ...  He plays the ball across to T_Haas
          ...  Blocked by D_E_Boyata
Min. 54 :(vla) R_Tabatta plays a quick one-two with his team mate
          ...  He looks around for options
          ...  He moves forward with the ball
          ...  R_Tabatta could have let it bounce!
          ...  It goes wide!
          ...  He made that look harder than it was!!
Min. 55 :(vla) D_Suker knocks it past the defender and runs onto it
          ...  He showed great skill and pace there
          ...  A well-placed shot from D_Suker !
          ...  It hits the bar
          ...  And goes over!
          ...  Paulo_Argenti was beaten there!
Min. 59 :(vla) M_Barry is taking a throw in
          ...  He dries the ball on his shirt
          ...  He throws the ball to W_Jose
          ...  W_Jose beats the offside trap!
          ...  He is clean through
          ...  Paulo_Argenti comes towards him
          ...  He tries to slide it past Paulo_Argenti
          ...  He has put it wide!!
Min. 65 :(shk) B_Williams with the diagonal pass A_Gray
          ...  A_Gray curls the ball in on goal !
          ...  Bonner parries it, he follows it up
          ...  And Bonner recovers to save!!
Min. 69 :(shk) Tatanka takes possession
          ...  Knocks it past the defender
          ...  He's through on goal
          ...  B_Ivanovic cuts out the pass
          ...  That was close!
Min. 70 :(shk) M_Crickmore is going to be brought on
          ...  Tatanka is leaving the pitch
          ...  He hasn't had the best of games today
          ...  Looks like his replacement will play FW
Min. 71 :(shk) N_Berti replaces Suat_Serdar to play as a MF
Min. 71 :(vla) P_Thompson works the ball inside
          ...  He sees a team mate making a run
          ...  He plays the ball through to L_Macleod
          ...  B_Williams with a superb tackle!
          ...  He easily dispossessed him.
Min. 72 :(shk) Klaus_Fichtel will replace J_Hastie and play DF
Min. 74 :(vla) M_Kikuchi breaks clear of the defence!
          ...  He is clean through on Paulo_Argenti!
          ...  D_Epureanu brings him down!
          ...  He could be off here!
          ...  A_Dali reaches to his pocket!
          ...  He jots down his name!
          ...  YELLOW CARD!!
          ...  I think he deserved that!
Min. 75 :(shk) S_Stallbaum is being prepared to come on
          ...  T_Haas is leaving the pitch
          ...  He applauds the crowd
          ...  Looks like his replacement will play DF
Min. 79 :(vla) ToZe is being brought on
          ...  R_Tabatta is leaving the pitch
          ...  Looks like the substitute will play MF
Min. 80 :(vla) a big roar from the crowd as D_Trezeguet comes on for D_Suker to play FW
Min. 81 :(vla) It looks like the manager is going to make a few changes to his side.
          ...  T_Kroos will come on for P_Thompson and play DF
Min. 84 :(shk) Casemiro with a throw in
          ...  He throws the ball across to Klaus_Fichtel
          ...  B_Ivanovic reads it well
          ...  This boy is a quality defender
          ...  The crowd sing his praises
Min. 85 :(shk) M_Crickmore beats D_E_Boyata
          ...  That was a quick burst of pace to set him free
          ...  M_Crickmore hits the shot with the inside of the left foot!
          ...  The fans get off there seats!
          ...  But it sails over !!
Min. 86 :(vla) T_Kroos backtracks with the ball
          ...  He hoofs the ball up field
          ...  W_Jose gets on the end of it
          ...  But Klaus_Fichtel wins the ball with a sliding challenge
          ...  CORNER!
          ...  ToZe plays it towards the near post!
          ...  Paulo_Argenti comes out and claims it!
Min. 88 :(REF) The 4th referee signals that there are 3 minutes of time to be added on
Min. 89 :(vla) Chellini sidesteps Klaus_Fichtel
          ...  Chellini curls it towards the top corner !
          ...  GOAL !!
          ...  Paulo_Argenti will be disappointed he did not save that!
          ...  Schalke 04 0-3 Valencia ...
Min. 91 :(shk) Casemiro finds A_Gray with a perfectly weighted pass
          ...  Excellent sliding challenge from Chellini
          ...  It goes out of play
          ...  CORNER!
          ...  D_Epureanu plays it into the danger area!
          ...  Bonner comes out and claims it!
Min. 91 :(shk) Klaus_Fichtel is clutching his leg!
          ...  He gets to his feet
          ...  It looks like he will try to run it off
Min. 93 :(vla) ToZe with a slide rule pass to D_Trezeguet
          ...  R_Carlos makes the challenge and clears the ball

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


Match Details
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Venue                : Veltins Arena
Attendance           : 138,881
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Schalke 04 Match Info
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Best player          : A_Gray
Scorers              : N/A
Sent Off             : N/A
Booked               : D_Epureanu (74)
Injured              : N/A
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Valencia Match Info
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Best player          : B_Ivanovic (Man of the Match)
Scorers              : W_Jose (4), R_Tabatta (16), Chellini (89)
Sent Off             : N/A
Booked               : N/A
Injured              : N/A
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Match Statistics
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                            Schalke 04    |    Valencia
Attempts on Goal     :           9        |       11
Off target           :           4        |       5
On target            :           5        |       6
Possession           :          52        |       48
Corners              :           1        |       1
Red Cards            :           0        |       0
Yellow Cards         :           1        |       0
Subs Used            :           4        |       3
Fouls                :          15        |       7
Key Tackles          :           6        |       5
Key Passes           :           6        |       13
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Final Score          : Schalke 04 0 - 3 Valencia
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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  37   4   5   1  29 |  94   4   0   0   0   0   0   0   0 -10   0   0   0
B_Williams     DF   3  31  11   7  43 |  94   0   2   1   0   1   0   0   0   0  40  10   5
D_Epureanu     DF   1  31   9   8  33 |  94   0   0   0   0   0   0   1   0   0  -2  -2  -2
R_Carlos       DF   3  30  12   6  11 |  94   0   2   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  40   0   0
T_Haas         DF   2  29  13   8  11 |  76   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0 -20 -20 -20
Suat_Serdar    MF   2  23  29   1  15 |  72   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  20   0   0
Casemiro       MF   2  23  28   1  31 |  94   0   0   2   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  20   0
G_Hall         MF   2  23  27   7  29 |  94   0   0   1   0   1   0   0   0   0   0  10   5
J_Hastie       MF   3  10  26   7  22 |  73   0   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  10   0
A_Gray         FW   3   7   9  29  32 |  94   0   0   1   0   3   0   0   0   0   0  10  10
Tatanka        FW   3   7   9  28  32 |  71   0   0   0   0   3   0   0   0   0   0   0   5
Filippo_Berti  GK  28   4   5   3  31 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
S_Stallbaum    DF   1  29  17  16  47 |  18   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
Klaus_Fichtel  DF   2  28  22   5  41 |  21   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  20   0   0
N_Berti        MF   1   5  25   9  23 |  22   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
M_Crickmore    FW   1   6   9  26  31 |  23   0   0   0   0   1   0   0   0   0 -20 -20 -20

Player Statistics - Valencia
Name          Pos  St  Tk  Ps  Sh  Ag | Min Sav Ktk Kps Ass Sht Gls Yel Red KAb TAb PAb SAb
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Bonner         GK  31   1   2   2  32 |  94   6   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  70   0   0   0
D_E_Boyata     DF   2  34  12   9  11 |  94   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  20   0   0
B_Ivanovic     DF   3  33  12   7  22 |  94   0   3   3   1   0   0   0   0   0 100  50   0
P_Thompson     DF   2  31  13   6  30 |  82   0   0   1   0   1   0   0   0   0   0  10   5
Chellini       DF   1  29  10   8  11 |  94   0   1   0   0   2   1   0   0   0  20   0  25
M_Kikuchi      MF   1  16  31   9  30 |  94   0   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  10   0
M_Barry        MF   2  18  30   7  32 |  94   0   0   3   0   0   0   0   0   0  20  50  20
L_Macleod      MF   2  10  30  11  31 |  94   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  20  20  20
R_Tabatta      AM   2  23  29  17  21 |  80   0   0   2   1   2   1   0   0   0   0  40  25
W_Jose         FW   3   9  10  31  10 |  94   0   0   1   0   3   1   0   0   0   0  10  30
D_Suker        FW   1   6  12  29  31 |  81   0   0   0   0   3   0   0   0   0   0   0   5
M_Gorgon       DF   2  25  10   7  32 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
T_Kroos        DF   3   8  28  22  30 |  12   0   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  10   0
Thiago_C       MF   1  10  28   9  21 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
ToZe           MF   2  10  24  18  31 |  14   0   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  10   0
D_Trezeguet    FW   3   7  11  30  21 |  13   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
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