League

Schalke
Spectators: 5000 (Terracing: 4000, Seating: 1000, VIP seats: 0) The audience thought a goal was coming when Edson Kläsener got free with Percy Skjelbred in the 4th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Edson Kläsener sent away a hard shot on goal in the 5th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After 7 played minutes 1.FC Köln got a freekick which was hit by Vittorio Altmüller. 9 minutes into the game, Egidius Hoppensack was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Schalker's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave 1.FC Köln the free kick. In the 9th match minute, Schalker was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Egidius Hoppensack to maneuver through the defense. 10 minutes into the match, 1.FC Köln's Gunnar Kirchberger broke free and took a long shot that unfortunately flew wide. A fine initiative that could have resulted in a goal. Kai Hoyer showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Mladen Huthreuter in the 12th minute of the match. Einar Betz kicked well hit freekick during the 16th minute of the match. 17 minutes into the game, Jan Kahn was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Schalker's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave 1.FC Köln the free kick. In the 21st minute, Gunnar Kirchberger hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After a rather tough play, 1.FC Köln's Mladen Huthreuter got a free kick in the 22nd minute. Hartmut Kerrutt, 23 minutes into the match, dribbled the ball up the side of the field and decided to take a long shot at the goal. Unfortunately, the ball was poorly hit and landed closer to the corner than to the goal. Percy Skjelbred made an important save on a dangerous shot by Edson Kläsener in the 25th minute. In the 27th minute the ball was on its way in behind 1.FC Köln's goalkeeper Percy Skjelbred, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Edson Kläsener received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 28th minute. Percy Skjelbred tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. 30 minutes into the match, Torben Kentschke dribbled the ball past the defender and swiftly kicked the ball to the left of Percy Skjelbred, 1-0. In the 33rd minute, Schalker's Einar Betz ran free of his marker and smoothly shot the ball into the goal behind Percy Skjelbred. Percy Skjelbred yelled at his defense, as they had left him out to dry. 2-0. Torben Kentschke fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 41st minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Percy Skjelbred having to interfere. Torben Kentschke fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 46th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Percy Skjelbred having to interfere. Through an outstanding action, after 51 minutes, Percy Skjelbred successfully got his hands on the ball before it slid into the goal at the right post. When the referee blew for the end of the half the home team players were clearly happier, as they went in to the break leading 2-0.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Bartolomeo Walter to strike the kick off in the second half. 58 minutes into the match, 1.FC Köln's goal looked a bit too open when Edson Kläsener came free, but Percy Skjelbred reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 61st match minute, 1.FC Köln was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Hannes Abernett to maneuver through the defense. In the 63rd minute of the match Einar Betz sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Percy Skjelbred skillfully saved the ball. The audience was convinced that Torben Kentschke's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Percy Skjelbred was relentless in the 65th minute of the game. Torben Kentschke struck a weak shot in the 68th minute. Percy Skjelbred didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Schalker. Edson Kläsener fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 72nd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Percy Skjelbred having to interfere. Torben Kentschke sent away a hard shot on goal in the 74th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 76th minute the ball was on its way in behind 1.FC Köln's goalkeeper Percy Skjelbred, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Percy Skjelbred showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Torben Kentschke, who was totally free with the ball in the 80th minute. In the 86thth minute of the game Torben Kentschke who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but 1.FC Köln's Percy Skjelbred was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. In the 87th match minute, 1.FC Köln was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Mladen Huthreuter to maneuver through the defense. After having played for 92 minutes, Torben Kentschke managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Schalker's supporters crossed their fingers, but Torben Kentschke was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. An unexpectedly hard shot by Torben Kentschke in the 95th minute of play forced 1.FC Köln's goalkeeper Percy Skjelbred to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Percy Skjelbred made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Edson Kläsener in the 96th minute of play.