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Schierlage Sportpark
Spectators: 7481 (Terracing: 5612, Seating: 1720, VIP seats: 149) An unexpectedly hard shot by Andreas Dörfler in the 4th minute of play forced Schierlage's goalkeeper Finn Kühne to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Michael Schuhmacher fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 6th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Henning Bartz having to interfere. If Andreas Dörfler had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 8th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. Andreas Dörfler sent away a hard shot on goal in the 9th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Finn Kühne made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Andreas Dörfler in the 11th minute of play. Finn Kühne made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Henning Gallois in the 13th minute of play. After having played for 14 minutes, Henning Gallois managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Schalke 04's supporters crossed their fingers, but Henning Gallois was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. If Andreas Dörfler had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 17th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Henning Bartz showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Michael Schuhmacher, who was totally free with the ball in the 21st minute. If Andreas Dörfler had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 23rd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Volkmar Buche struck a weak shot in the 33rd minute. Henning Bartz didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Schierlage. If Andreas Dörfler had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 35th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. In the 36th minute the ball was on its way in behind Schierlage's goalkeeper Finn Kühne, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Finn Kühne showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Andreas Dörfler, who was totally free with the ball in the 38th minute. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Henning Gallois in the 40th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Finn Kühne prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Volkmar Buche kicked well hit freekick during the 42nd minute of the match.

Henning Bartz showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Horst Rüddenklau, who was totally free with the ball in the 52nd minute. Gunther Hock kicked well hit freekick during the 53rd minute of the match. 54 minutes into the game, Andreas Dörfler was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Schalke 04's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Schierlage the free kick. Andreas Dörfler kicked well hit freekick during the 54th minute of the match. Horst Rüddenklau sent away a hard shot on goal in the 56th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. If Henning Gallois had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 58th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. In the 60th minute, Andreas Dörfler left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Schalke 04 fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 0-1. If Michael Schuhmacher had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 65th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. A collision led to Schierlage getting a freekick after 68 minutes play. Volkmar Buche hit a great ball. In the 69th minute, Henning Gallois got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. Finn Kühne was out of position in the 71 minute of play, and Andreas Dörfler capitalized on the mistake with a soft shot into the goal. Andreas Dörfler really showed his touch with that goal: 0-2. In the 75th match minute, Schierlage was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Christoph Bormann to maneuver through the defense. After having played for 84 minutes, Henning Gallois managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Schalke 04's supporters crossed their fingers, but Henning Gallois was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Finn Kühne took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Andreas Dörfler, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. If Horst Rüddenklau had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 88th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. After some fancy dribbling in the 90th minute, Andreas Dörfler managed to get in a good position for a shot. Schalke 04's supporters rose to their feet, but Andreas Dörfler was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Finn Kühne breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. In the 92nd minute, Henning Gallois ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Finn Kühne was frozen by the shot and now it was 0-3. The referee blew the whistle for a penalty in the 96th minute of the game. One of Schierlage:s players had nearly got his shirt torn off by an opponent while getting free in front of Schalke 04:s goal. When the match had been going on for 98 minutes, Schalke 04's Esau Budden got an opportunity to shoot a penalty. He stayed cool and waited for the goalkeeper to move, before he confidently shot the ball into the goal, to the left of Finn Kühne. When the final whistle was heard the away supporters stood up and showed their joy. Schalke 04 had managed to secure a win in what was a close match throughout.