FT VfB Stuttgart 5 - 1
Schalke 04
Commentary:
90+3' Wataru Endo from VfB Stuttgart is a contender for Man of the Match after a great performance today
90+3' VfB Stuttgart with a deserved victory after a fine display
90+3' That's it! The referee blows the final whistle
90+3' Ball possession: VfB Stuttgart: 50%, Schalke 04: 50%.
90+3' Konstantinos Mavropanos relieves the pressure with a clearance
90+3' Amine Harit from Schalke 04 swings in the corner from the left.
90+3' Konstantinos Mavropanos clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
90+3' Schalke 04 are trying to create something here.
90+3' A shot by Tanguy Coulibaly is blocked.
90+2' A great goal by Daniel Didavi
90+2' Wataru Endo provided the assist for the goal.
90+2' G O O O A A A L - Daniel Didavi from VfB Stuttgart beats the keeper from outside the box!90+1' VfB Stuttgart are trying to create something here.
90+1' Malick Thiaw relieves the pressure with a clearance
90+1' Philipp Klement from VfB Stuttgart swings in the corner from the left.
90+1' The fourth official shows there are 3 minute(s) of time to be added.
90+1' Borna Sosa from VfB Stuttgart sees his pass blocked by an opponent.
90+1' Borna Sosa from VfB Stuttgart takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
90+1' VfB Stuttgart take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
90+1' Borna Sosa from VfB Stuttgart tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
90+1' Shkodran Mustafi relieves the pressure with a clearance
90' Philipp Klement from VfB Stuttgart swings in the corner from the left.
90' Ball possession: VfB Stuttgart: 48%, Schalke 04: 52%.
90' Timo Becker clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
90' Borna Sosa from VfB Stuttgart passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
90' Could be a good chance here as Philipp Klement from VfB Stuttgart cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
90' Tanguy Coulibaly of VfB Stuttgart passes the ball to a team mate.
89' VfB Stuttgart are trying to create something here.
88' The referee runs back to show Nabil Bentaleb from Schalke 04 a yellow card for the previous foul.
88' Wataru Endo provided the assist for the goal.
88' G O O O A A A L - Philipp Klement from VfB Stuttgart beats the keeper from outside the box!87' VfB Stuttgart are trying to create something here.
87' Amine Harit from Schalke 04 tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
86' Philipp Klement from VfB Stuttgart goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Nabil Bentaleb
86' Sasa Kalajdzic is leaving the field to be replaced by Hamadi Al Ghaddioui in a tactical substitution.
86' Silas Katompa Mvumpa is leaving the field to be replaced by Tanguy Coulibaly in a tactical substitution.
85' The referee signals a free kick as Daniel Didavi from VfB Stuttgart trips Suat Serdar
85' Ball possession: VfB Stuttgart: 49%, Schalke 04: 51%.
84' Schalke 04 take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
84' Benjamin Stambouli is leaving the field to be replaced by Bastian Oczipka in a tactical substitution.
83' Alessandro Schoepf is penalised for pushing Waldemar Anton.
83' Schalke 04 take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
83' Goal kick for VfB Stuttgart.
83' Schalke 04 take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
83' Konstantinos Mavropanos relieves the pressure with a clearance
83' Amine Harit from Schalke 04 swings in the corner from the right.
82' Suat Serdar sees his shot deflected off target
82' Amine Harit of Schalke 04 passes the ball to a team mate.
82' Amine Harit from Schalke 04 takes a short corner kick from the right.
82' It's a good hit from long range by Alessandro Schoepf who forces a save from [goalkeeper]. Corner kick.
81' Schalke 04 are in control of the ball.
81' Amine Harit from Schalke 04 is ruled offside.
80' Ball possession: VfB Stuttgart: 51%, Schalke 04: 49%.
79' Schalke 04 take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
79' Shkodran Mustafi relieves the pressure with a clearance
79' Pascal Stenzel puts in a cross...
79' Borna Sosa puts in a cross...
78' The referee signals a free kick as Pascal Stenzel from VfB Stuttgart trips Amine Harit
78' The referee signals a free kick as Suat Serdar from Schalke 04 trips Orel Mangala
77' Yellow card for Malick Thiaw.
77' Dangerous challenge by Malick Thiaw from Schalke 04. Sasa Kalajdzic on the receiving end of that.
77' Safe hands from Gregor Kobel as he comes out and claims the ball
77' Timo Becker puts in a cross...
76' Goal kick for Schalke 04.
76' Marc-Oliver Kempf is leaving the field to be replaced by Pascal Stenzel in a tactical substitution.
76' Marc-Oliver Kempf from VfB Stuttgart heads the ball, but it's a terrible effort nowhere near the goal.
76' Borna Sosa from VfB Stuttgart swings in the corner from the left.
76' Konstantinos Mavropanos directs a header goal-bound but it's saved to a corner-kick by [goalkeeper]!
75' Philipp Klement swings in a cross from the free kick.
75' Ball possession: VfB Stuttgart: 50%, Schalke 04: 50%.
75' Malick Thiaw from Schalke 04 goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Sasa Kalajdzic
75' Marc-Oliver Kempf comes back onto the field.
75' The game is restarted.
74' Marc-Oliver Kempf is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
73' Matthew Hoppe is leaving the field to be replaced by Benito Raman in a tactical substitution.
73' Marc-Oliver Kempf is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
73' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
73' Dangerous challenge by Malick Thiaw from Schalke 04. Marc-Oliver Kempf on the receiving end of that.
73' Amine Harit from Schalke 04 swings in the corner from the right.
73' Borna Sosa clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
72' HE MISSES! - Nabil Bentaleb takes the spot-kick but Gregor Kobel blocks it!72' After VAR check, the referee decided to stay with the initial call - penalty for Schalke 04!
72' VAR - PENALTY ! - The referee has stopped the play. VAR check in progress, a potential penalty situation.
71' PENALTY - Wataru Endo from VfB Stuttgart concedes a penalty for pushing Amine Harit.
71' Suat Serdar of Schalke 04 passes the ball to a team mate.
71' Suat Serdar from Schalke 04 takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
70' Schalke 04 take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
70' Ball possession: VfB Stuttgart: 50%, Schalke 04: 50%.
70' The referee signals a free kick as Daniel Didavi from VfB Stuttgart trips Amine Harit
70' Malick Thiaw fouls Silas Katompa Mvumpa.
69' Goal kick for VfB Stuttgart.
69' Amine Harit from Schalke 04 crosses the ball but it is nowhere near the intended target.
69' Schalke 04 are trying to create something here.
69' Wataru Endo relieves the pressure with a clearance
69' Amine Harit from Schalke 04 swings in the corner from the right.
69' Nabil Bentaleb sees his shot deflected off target
69' Daniel Didavi relieves the pressure with a clearance
68' Timo Becker puts in a cross...
68' Schalke 04 are trying to create something here.
68' Marc-Oliver Kempf relieves the pressure with a clearance
68' Amine Harit from Schalke 04 swings in the corner from the right.
68' Should have been a goal! Suat Serdar gets a great chance to score, but his effort is turned behind by [goalkeeper]!
67' Suat Serdar from Schalke 04 takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
67' Schalke 04 take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
67' A shot by Amine Harit is blocked.
66' Yellow card for Wataru Endo.
66' Wataru Endo from VfB Stuttgart goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Benjamin Stambouli
65' VfB Stuttgart take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
65' Ball possession: VfB Stuttgart: 52%, Schalke 04: 48%.
64' The referee signals a free kick as Nabil Bentaleb from Schalke 04 trips Marc-Oliver Kempf
64' Schalke 04 are trying to create something here.
63' Schalke 04 are in control of the ball.
62' Philipp Foerster is leaving the field to be replaced by Daniel Didavi in a tactical substitution.
62' Gonzalo Castro is leaving the field to be replaced by Philipp Klement in a tactical substitution.
62' The referee signals a free kick as Suat Serdar from Schalke 04 trips Orel Mangala
62' Schalke 04 are in control of the ball.
61' Good effort by Silas Katompa Mvumpa as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
61' Could be a good chance here as Gonzalo Castro from VfB Stuttgart cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
61' VfB Stuttgart start a counter attack.
61' Nabil Bentaleb from Schalke 04 passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
61' Could be a good chance here as Matthew Hoppe from Schalke 04 cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
60' Dangerous challenge by Benjamin Stambouli from Schalke 04. Sasa Kalajdzic on the receiving end of that.
60' Ball possession: VfB Stuttgart: 55%, Schalke 04: 45%.
60' Schalke 04 take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
59' Yellow card for Gonzalo Castro.
59' The referee signals a free kick as Gonzalo Castro from VfB Stuttgart trips Amine Harit
58' Schalke 04 take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
58' Konstantinos Mavropanos relieves the pressure with a clearance
58' Sead Kolasinac of Schalke 04 passes the ball to a team mate.
57' VfB Stuttgart take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
57' VfB Stuttgart take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
57' The captain is forced to give away his armband, because he is leaving the field.
57' Omar Mascarell is leaving the field to be replaced by Nabil Bentaleb in a tactical substitution.
56' William is leaving the field to be replaced by Alessandro Schoepf in a tactical substitution.
56' Schalke 04 take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
55' Borna Sosa from VfB Stuttgart crosses the ball, but his team mate arrives a little late and can't benefit from it.
55' Shkodran Mustafi relieves the pressure with a clearance
55' Borna Sosa puts in a cross...
55' Ball possession: VfB Stuttgart: 52%, Schalke 04: 48%.
54' VfB Stuttgart are in control of the ball.
54' VfB Stuttgart are in control of the ball.
54' Gonzalo Castro puts in a cross...
53' Borna Sosa from VfB Stuttgart takes a short corner kick from the left.
53' Malick Thiaw clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
53' Borna Sosa puts in a cross...
53' VfB Stuttgart are trying to create something here.
52' VfB Stuttgart are in control of the ball.
52' Orel Mangala tests [goalkeeper] with a long range shot, which is parried back into play!
52' Borna Sosa of VfB Stuttgart passes the ball to a team mate.
52' Great skill from Borna Sosa as he dribbles past his opponents
52' Gonzalo Castro of VfB Stuttgart passes the ball to a team mate.
52' Borna Sosa from VfB Stuttgart takes a short corner kick from the left.
52' William clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
51' Marc-Oliver Kempf from VfB Stuttgart passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
51' Could be a good chance here as Gonzalo Castro from VfB Stuttgart cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
51' VfB Stuttgart take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
51' Waldemar Anton relieves the pressure with a clearance
50' Amine Harit from Schalke 04 swings in the corner from the right.
50' Ball possession: VfB Stuttgart: 52%, Schalke 04: 48%.
50' Marc-Oliver Kempf clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
50' Suat Serdar from Schalke 04 directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
50' Suat Serdar from Schalke 04 takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
50' The referee signals a free kick as Borna Sosa from VfB Stuttgart trips William
49' Omar Mascarell hand-balls.
49' Schalke 04 are trying to create something here.
48' Goal kick for VfB Stuttgart.
48' Amine Harit sees his shot deflected off target
47' Schalke 04 start a counter attack.
47' Silas Katompa Mvumpa from VfB Stuttgart passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
47' Wataru Endo of VfB Stuttgart passes the ball to a team mate.
47' Wataru Endo from VfB Stuttgart takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
46' Goal kick for Schalke 04.
46' A chance presents itself to Sasa Kalajdzic from VfB Stuttgart but his header goes wide
46' Borna Sosa puts in a cross...
46' VfB Stuttgart are trying to create something here.
46' Schalke 04 take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
46' The second half is underway.
45+2' VfB Stuttgart has been the better team in this half
45+2' It's over! The referee blows for half time
45+2' Ball possession: VfB Stuttgart: 52%, Schalke 04: 48%.
45+2' Malick Thiaw relieves the pressure with a clearance
45+1' A player from VfB Stuttgart takes a long throw from right side of the pitch into the opponent's box
45+1' Danger averted there as Malick Thiaw from Schalke 04 clears the danger with a good tackle
45+1' Silas Katompa Mvumpa from VfB Stuttgart takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
45+1' VfB Stuttgart take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
45' The fourth official shows there are 1 minute(s) of time to be added.
45' Schalke 04 take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
45' Goal kick for VfB Stuttgart.
45' Ball possession: VfB Stuttgart: 52%, Schalke 04: 48%.
45' William fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
45' Schalke 04 are trying to create something here.
44' Goal kick for VfB Stuttgart.
44' William from Schalke 04 tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
44' Could be a good chance here as Timo Becker from Schalke 04 cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
44' Schalke 04 with a potentially dangerous attack.
43' Malick Thiaw is penalised for pushing Sasa Kalajdzic.
43' Safe hands from Gregor Kobel as he comes out and claims the ball
43' William from Schalke 04 sees his pass blocked by an opponent.
43' Could be a good chance here as Omar Mascarell from Schalke 04 cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
42' Schalke 04 take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
42' Goal kick for VfB Stuttgart.
41' That's a great ball by Amine Harit from Schalke 04. He directs the ball behind the defence, but the chance eventually goes begging
41' Schalke 04 are trying to create something here.
40' Benjamin Stambouli provided the assist for the goal.
40' G O O O A A A L - Sead Kolasinac with the goal!40' Benjamin Stambouli of Schalke 04 passes the ball to a team mate.
40' Poor play by Borna Sosa as his weak attempt to clear the ball puts his side under pressure
40' Benjamin Stambouli from Schalke 04 passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
40' Some neat football here as Benjamin Stambouli from Schalke 04 plays a 1-2 with William.
40' Schalke 04 are trying to create something here.
40' Ball possession: VfB Stuttgart: 52%, Schalke 04: 48%.
40' The referee signals a free kick as Borna Sosa from VfB Stuttgart trips Suat Serdar
39' Philipp Foerster is penalised for pushing Benjamin Stambouli.
39' Malick Thiaw relieves the pressure with a clearance
39' Orel Mangala puts in a cross...
39' VfB Stuttgart are trying to create something here.
39' Shkodran Mustafi relieves the pressure with a clearance
39' Gonzalo Castro from VfB Stuttgart swings in the corner from the right.
38' Malick Thiaw clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
38' Sasa Kalajdzic from VfB Stuttgart had a bad first touch and fails to take advantage of the situation.
38' Sasa Kalajdzic from VfB Stuttgart takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
38' Konstantinos Mavropanos sends a long ball upfield.
38' VfB Stuttgart take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
37' VfB Stuttgart are in control of the ball.
37' Michael Langer relieves the pressure with a clearance
37' Borna Sosa from VfB Stuttgart swings in the corner from the right.
37' Omar Mascarell clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
37' Some neat football here as Philipp Foerster from VfB Stuttgart plays a 1-2 with Wataru Endo.
37' VfB Stuttgart are trying to create something here.
36' Goal kick for Schalke 04.
36' Gonzalo Castro send an audacious bicycle-kick wide of goal
36' Sasa Kalajdzic has a great chance to score, but his effort is turned behind for a corner kick by the keeper!
36' Philipp Foerster of VfB Stuttgart passes the ball to a team mate.
36' Philipp Foerster from VfB Stuttgart takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
36' VfB Stuttgart are trying to create something here.
36' VfB Stuttgart take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
36' Timo Becker from Schalke 04 passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
35' Schalke 04 are trying to create something here.
35' Ball possession: VfB Stuttgart: 52%, Schalke 04: 48%.
34' Borna Sosa provided the assist for the goal.
34' G O O O A A A L - Sasa Kalajdzic from VfB Stuttgart heads the ball home!34' Borna Sosa puts in a cross...
34' Benjamin Stambouli relieves the pressure with a clearance
34' Gonzalo Castro from VfB Stuttgart swings in the corner from the right.
34' Michael Langer from Schalke 04 makes a great save.
34' It's a good hit from long range by Marc-Oliver Kempf who forces a save from [goalkeeper]. Corner kick.
33' VfB Stuttgart take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
33' VfB Stuttgart take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
33' Gonzalo Castro is penalised for pushing Suat Serdar.
32' Schalke 04 take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
32' Safe hands from Michael Langer as he comes out and claims the ball
32' Gonzalo Castro from VfB Stuttgart had a bad first touch and fails to take advantage of the situation.
32' Could be a good chance here as Philipp Foerster from VfB Stuttgart cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
32' Philipp Foerster from VfB Stuttgart takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
32' VfB Stuttgart start a counter attack.
32' Schalke 04 are in control of the ball.
32' Orel Mangala is penalised for pushing Suat Serdar.
31' Borna Sosa from VfB Stuttgart swings in the corner from the left.
31' Malick Thiaw clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
31' Borna Sosa puts in a cross...
31' VfB Stuttgart are trying to create something here.
31' VfB Stuttgart take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
30' Safe hands from Michael Langer as he comes out and claims the ball
30' Borna Sosa puts in a cross...
30' Ball possession: VfB Stuttgart: 52%, Schalke 04: 48%.
30' The referee signals a free kick as Timo Becker from Schalke 04 trips Borna Sosa
29' Yellow card for Timo Becker.
29' The referee signals a free kick as Timo Becker from Schalke 04 trips Silas Katompa Mvumpa
29' Konstantinos Mavropanos relieves the pressure with a clearance
29' A player from Schalke 04 sends a cross into the box.
29' Amine Harit from Schalke 04 takes a short corner kick from the right.
28' Borna Sosa clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
28' VfB Stuttgart take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
27' Schalke 04 are in control of the ball.
27' GOAL STANDS! - After reviewing the situation, the referee decides that the goal for VfB Stuttgart stands.
26' VAR - GOAL! - The referee has stopped the play. VAR check in progress, pending goal situation.
26' Gonzalo Castro provided the assist for the goal.
26' G O O O A A A L - Wataru Endo from VfB Stuttgart taps the ball in! An easy finish for Wataru Endo26' Waldemar Anton from VfB Stuttgart find his team mate with a neat back heel pass.
26' Gonzalo Castro from VfB Stuttgart swings in the corner from the left.
25' Gonzalo Castro from VfB Stuttgart sees his pass blocked by an opponent.
25' VfB Stuttgart are trying to create something here.
25' Malick Thiaw relieves the pressure with a clearance
25' Silas Katompa Mvumpa puts in a cross...
25' Ball possession: VfB Stuttgart: 48%, Schalke 04: 52%.
24' Matthew Hoppe is penalised for pushing Waldemar Anton.
24' Schalke 04 take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
23' Gonzalo Castro is penalised for pushing Omar Mascarell.
23' Amine Harit from Schalke 04 directs the ball behind the defence, but the keeper reads the play well and comes to claim it
23' Schalke 04 are trying to create something here.
22' Goal kick for Schalke 04.
22' What a miss! Sasa Kalajdzic has a great opportunity to score, but sends his header wide of goal!
22' Silas Katompa Mvumpa of VfB Stuttgart passes the ball to a team mate.
21' Silas Katompa Mvumpa from VfB Stuttgart takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
21' VfB Stuttgart are in control of the ball.
21' Goal kick for Schalke 04.
21' Waldemar Anton from VfB Stuttgart sends an effort wide of target
21' Benjamin Stambouli relieves the pressure with a clearance
20' Gonzalo Castro swings in a cross from the free kick.
20' The referee signals a free kick as Timo Becker from Schalke 04 trips Borna Sosa
20' Ball possession: VfB Stuttgart: 50%, Schalke 04: 50%.
19' Goal kick for Schalke 04.
19' Silas Katompa Mvumpa from VfB Stuttgart had a bad first touch and fails to take advantage of the situation.
19' Great skill from Silas Katompa Mvumpa as he dribbles past his opponents
19' Silas Katompa Mvumpa from VfB Stuttgart takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
18' VfB Stuttgart are trying to create something here.
18' A shot by Omar Mascarell is blocked.
18' William from Schalke 04 sees his pass blocked by an opponent.
18' Waldemar Anton relieves the pressure with a clearance
18' Amine Harit swings in a cross from the free kick.
17' The referee signals a free kick as Konstantinos Mavropanos from VfB Stuttgart trips Amine Harit
16' Schalke 04 are in control of the ball.
16' Schalke 04 take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
16' Wataru Endo relieves the pressure with a clearance
15' Amine Harit from Schalke 04 swings in the corner from the left.
15' Ball possession: VfB Stuttgart: 51%, Schalke 04: 49%.
15' Amine Harit from Schalke 04 tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
14' Goal kick for Schalke 04.
14' Silas Katompa Mvumpa goes for goal, but his effort was never close to hitting the target.
14' Philipp Foerster of VfB Stuttgart passes the ball to a team mate.
14' Borna Sosa puts in a cross...
14' Borna Sosa from VfB Stuttgart takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
14' VfB Stuttgart start a counter attack.
14' Schalke 04 are in control of the ball.
14' Schalke 04 take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
13' The referee signals a free kick as Silas Katompa Mvumpa from VfB Stuttgart trips Matthew Hoppe
13' Orel Mangala from VfB Stuttgart sees his pass blocked by an opponent.
13' Orel Mangala from VfB Stuttgart takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
12' Goal kick for VfB Stuttgart.
12' The game is restarted.
12' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
11' Timo Becker from Schalke 04 tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
11' Some neat football here as Timo Becker from Schalke 04 plays a 1-2 with William.
11' Schalke 04 take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
10' Ball possession: VfB Stuttgart: 48%, Schalke 04: 52%.
10' Borna Sosa provided the assist for the goal.
10' G O O O A A A L - Wataru Endo volleys the ball into the back of the net. A great finish!10' Borna Sosa from VfB Stuttgart swings in the corner from the right.
9' Michael Langer clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
9' Orel Mangala sends a long ball upfield.
9' VfB Stuttgart are in control of the ball.
9' Sasa Kalajdzic from VfB Stuttgart passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
9' VfB Stuttgart take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
8' Benjamin Stambouli relieves the pressure with a clearance
8' Borna Sosa puts in a cross...
8' Sead Kolasinac is penalised for pushing Silas Katompa Mvumpa.
7' VfB Stuttgart are trying to create something here.
6' William is penalised for pushing Marc-Oliver Kempf.
6' The referee signals a free kick as Philipp Foerster from VfB Stuttgart trips Amine Harit
5' Ball possession: VfB Stuttgart: 39%, Schalke 04: 61%.
5' Schalke 04 take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
5' Suat Serdar from Schalke 04 sees his pass blocked by an opponent.
5' Suat Serdar from Schalke 04 takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
5' Schalke 04 are trying to create something here.
5' [goalkeeper] saved a certain goal there! Amine Harit found himself in a great scoring position but [goalkeeper] denied him with a great save
5' Timo Becker puts in a cross...
5' Timo Becker from Schalke 04 takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
4' Schalke 04 are in control of the ball.
3' Schalke 04 are trying to create something here.
3' Shkodran Mustafi relieves the pressure with a clearance
3' Gonzalo Castro puts in a cross...
3' Benjamin Stambouli relieves the pressure with a clearance
3' Gonzalo Castro swings in a cross from the free kick.
2' The referee signals a free kick as Sead Kolasinac from Schalke 04 trips Silas Katompa Mvumpa
1' VfB Stuttgart are in control of the ball.
1' The pitch is below standard but still playable.
1' A perfect day for football with glorious sunshine.
1' Schalke 04 kick-off, and the game is underway.
The referee starts the match.
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