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SVD Darmstadt Darmstadt - S04 Schalke Schalke

SVD

1

S04

1

I. Lidberg
45' +5'
44'
M. Sylla

Merck-Stadion am Böllenfalltor(Sold out)

Robert Hartmann

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Full-time: Darmstadt 1-1 Schalke

An intense top-of-the-table clash concludes in a draw. Schalke started strongly, created the better chances and deservedly took the lead through Sylla. Darmstadt found their way back into the match almost immediately, however, and equalised on the stroke of half-time. In the second period, the Lilies pushed hard but failed to convert several clear-cut chances. Schalke increasingly dropped back and focused on securing a point, which they achieved via good defending and a little bit of luck.

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Full-time

90'

+ 2

Yellow card for Klefisch

Klefisch catches his opposite man with a high foot to the head. The referee awards a free-kick to Schalke and shows the yellow card.

90'

+ 1

Yellow card

90'

Lilies take a risk

Darmstadt are throwing everything forward once more in the closing stages. One point would maintain Schalke's spot at the top of the table, so the pressure on the hosts to conjure up a winner is high.

90'

Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 90 minutes

Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 90 minutes

Through high-end camera technology and machine learning, the speed of each player is evaluated in real time. Top speed then means, the fastest measured single frame of a player/game.

1.

Timo Becker34.11km/h

2.

Moussa Sylla33.92km/h

3.

Isac Alexi Sivert Lidberg32.75km/h

86'

Many chances, little reward

xGoals

The xGoals value of a club is calculated from the sum of all goal probabilities (goals and shots on goal) of that team. During a match, it’s easy to see whether the club is performing better than expected (goals > xGoals) - or maybe even higher (xGoals > goals).

Schalke now have an xG of over two. The visitors are creating good opportunities, but repeatedly failing to capitalise on them.

xGoals

1

1.31

2.11

1

Goals

86'

Gomis misses a huge chance!

Pfeiffer makes a mistake at the back, allowing Gomis to run through on goal via the right channel. But he gets under the ball and fires his effort well over the bar. The biggest chance of the second half goes a-begging!

83'

Becker tests Schuhen from distance

Darmstadt fail to clear their lines decisively, and the ball falls to Becker. He strikes it with his instep, but the shot is too central – Schuhen makes a comfortable save.

83'

Substitution

83'

Substitution

Fabian Nürnberger

80'

Subs for Schalke

Schalke take two attackers off the pitch and bring on fresh legs. This suggests a clear tactical change: the visitors plan to rely on physically strong players up front in the last ten minutes.

79'

Substitution

Christian Gomis

79'

Substitution

77'

Darmstadt with more possession

The hosts are dictating the second half. Darmstadt have played significantly more passes and seem to be the more active side overall.

Passes

352

241

76'

Schalke settling for a point?

The visitors increasingly appear content with the point. While there are occasional counter-attacks, the focus is now clearly on defence – significantly more so than in the first half.

74'

Karius clears in the nick of time

Darmstadt advances through a quick counter-attack. Karius recognises the danger early, rushes out of his goal and decisively clears the ball into the stands.

72'

Katic goes down

After a challenge in the penalty area, Katic drops to the ground and stays down. The referee is unmoved and allows play to continue.

67'

Lilies increase the pressure

Darmstadt are now looking quite a bit more dangerous. The hosts have repeatedly launched some nice attacks down the flanks, while Schalke are increasingly dropping back.

64'

Darmstadt collecting corners

Darmstadt continue to rack up corner kicks and are now approaching double figures.

Corners

9

4

63'

Karius saves from Hornby

After a corner, the second ball drops to Hornby's feet right in front of goal. Karius comes out decisively, though, and makes a strong save to deny the Darmstadt man.

60'

Hornby misses

Hornby has a shooting chance for Darmstatd, but the Scotsman doesn't connect properly with the ball, and the attempt flies well wide of the goal.

58'

Becker tests Schuhen!

A good attack from the visitors down the right flank: Becker shoots from a tight angle, but the attempt lacks precision and Schuhen makes a comfortable save.

55'

Counter-attack fizzles out on the right

Schalke quickly transition after winning the ball. However, the cross to Karaman is too high, forcing him to abort his initial plan and play the ball back...and the chance dissipates.

54'

Schallenberg OK

Schallenberg is down for a minute getting treatment after a challenge. He gets back up, though, and is able to continue playing.

52'

Schalke sitting deeper

Contrary to the first half, Schalke are foregoing their early pressing and now waiting for the Lilies to come at them.

49'

Corner poses no danger

Darmstadt immediately win the first corner of the second half. However, Richter can't beat the first man, and Schalke clear without any problems.

46'

Play resumes at the Böllenfalltor

The ball is rolling again in Darmstadt. Big second 45 ahead for both teams!

Kick-off!

Half-time: Darmstadt 1-1 Schalke

It's been an intense, high-tempo match so far in Darmstadt. Schalke started aggressively and created the better chances, and deservedly took the lead through Sylla's header. Darmstadt initially struggled, but gained a foothold in the match and equalised in first-half stoppage time. There's still everything to play for in the second half!

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Half-time

45'

+ 6

Immediate equaliser!

A long free-kick from the left sails towards the far post. Pfeifer heads the ball back across goal, where Lidberg receives it with his back to goal. He controls it brilliantly, spins and slots it into the bottom right-hand corner!

45'

+ 6

Yellow card

45'

+ 5

Isac Lidberg

GOAL!

1:1

Assist:Patric Pfeiffer

Isac Lidberg

Goal probability

Goal probability

Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.

12 %

Shot speed

Shot speed

Shot speed describes the maximum speed in km/h that a ball reaches in a shot on goal. The distance is measured from the location of the shot to the centre of the goal.

72.88 km/h

Distance to Goal

Distance to Goal

The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.

10.39 m

45'

+ 4

Yellow card

44'

Schalke make the breakthrough!

There's the opening goal! From a corner, Becker hits the post with a header. The ball bounces back into the middle, where Sylla anticipates correctly and heads it into the empty net from close range!

44'

Moussa Sylla

GOAL!

0:1

Assist:Timo Becker

Moussa Sylla

Goal probability

Goal probability

Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.

61 %

Distance to Goal

Distance to Goal

The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.

2.77 m

44'

Big save from Schuhen!

Schalke launch a quick counter-attack, resulting in a huge chance for Aouchiche, but Schuhen spreads himself and makes a great save!

43'

SituationNo penalty

ReviewFoul?

DecisionNo penalty

42'

Many crosses, little reward

The match has entered something of a lull. Both teams are struggling to create clear goalscoring opportunities. Much of the play is coming via crosses, but a cutting edge in the penalty area has been lacking so far.

40'

Another corner for Darmstadt

Lidberg is sent through and tries to deliver a cross, but Katic blocks it for a corner. Darmstadt continue to rack up dead-ball opportunities, but so far they haven't been able to capitalise on them.

36'

Schalke more lively in attack

The visitors have had more shots than their hosts so far, but Darmstadt have been holding firm defensively.

Goal attempts

3off target

1on target

5off target

2on target

34'

Schalke blocking effectively

Darmstadt enjoy a short phase of pressure and earn another corner. But there always seems to be a Schalke player in the way of their shots, blocking them consistently.

31'

Katic heads just wide

From a corner kick, the unmarked Katic connects with his head at the far post. He aims for the far corner but puts the ball just wide of target - another big chance for Schalke.

30'

Darmstadt counter-pressing well

The hosts tend to react immediately after losing the ball and win it back in an average of around 8.6 seconds. Strong counter-pressing from the Lilies!

30'

Ball Recovery Time

Ball Recovery Time

Ball Recovery Time gives the time in seconds in which it takes a team to win back the ball following a loss of possession. It also allows conclusions to be drawn about a team's style of play. Only time when the ball is in play is counted (i.e. no breaks in play such as for goal-kicks, throw-ins etc).

SV Darmstadt 98

Today

Season

8.6 s

15.3 s

30'

Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 30 minutes

Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 30 minutes

Through high-end camera technology and machine learning, the speed of each player is evaluated in real time. Top speed then means, the fastest measured single frame of a player/game.

1.

Timo Becker34.11km/h

2.

Moussa Sylla33.92km/h

3.

Isac Alexi Sivert Lidberg32.75km/h

29'

Substitution

Killian Corredor

28'

The match resumes

After a lengthy interruption, play gets going again. Darmstadt are currently still a man down on the pitch, as the substitution has not yet been made.

26'

Marseiler forced off injured

Marseiler goes down without anyone near him, holding his leg in pain. He cannot continue, and Darmstadt will have to make an early substitution. The home fans give him a standing ovation as he's carried off.

22'

Corner wasted

Richter delivers another corner into the penalty area, but the referee whistles for a foul against the attacking team, and Schalke get the free-kick and some respite.

0:35

VAR rules out pinball goal

There's a frenetic scramble in the Schalke penalty area: Nürnberger slips over the ball but manages to direct it towards goal. It's then awkwardly cleared off the prostrate Ndiaye and into the net. However, VAR intervenes and disallows the goal for a foul by Nürnberger.

18'

SituationGoal

ReviewPrevious foul?

DecisionNo goal

16'

Chance for Ljubicic

Schalke counterattack strongly through Sylla down the flank. Ljubicic gets a shot away from inside the area, but fires the ball over the bar.

Lidburg prominent

Lidberg has been heavily involved in the early stages. He's repeatedly dropped into midfield to collect the ball and drive the play forward.

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12'

Schalke probing

Ljubicic delivers a dangerous cross into the penalty area, but the Lilies clear it at the last second. Schalke remain on the front foot and are pushing forward at every opportunity.

10'

Marseiler too hesitant

Darmstadt puts together their first worthwhile attack: Marseiler has the opportunity to shoot but decides to pass instead...and Schalke clear the danger.

"TOGETHER! Stop Hate. Be a Team."

Across Matchday 27 of the Bundesliga and Bundesliga 2, German professional football is uniting to champion social cohesion and promote respect, fair play and solidarity.

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5'

Karaman gets first opportunity

A long throw-in from the right creates the first chance for the visitors. The ball reaches Karaman in the penalty area - he takes it first time, but Schuhen is alert and makes a comfortable save.

4'

Schalke pressing hard

The visitors immediately press in aggressive fashion and put Darmstadt under some early pressure.

1'

Kick-off in Darmstadt!

The ball is rolling at the Merck-Stadion am Böllenfalltor. Schalke kick off this clash of promotion hopefuls.

Kick-off!

More on that Darmstadt team

Fabian Nürnberger comes back into the starting XI, which means that Fabian Holland, who makes way for him, must therefore wait for his 250th appearance in the second division. Fraser Hornby, who has scored in each of his last three appearances, is also fit again in time for this much-anticipated duel.

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More on that Schalke team

Only one change for the visitors: Moussa Sylla takes the place of the suspended Edin Dzeko, starting for the first time since the opening match of the year in Berlin. Sylla scored his most recent goal in the reverse fixture, netting the winner in a 1-0 victory.

Starting line-up: SV Darmstadt 98

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2

5

6

Patric Pfeiffer

7

8

9

15

Fabian Nürnberger

16

17

23

Starting line-up: FC Schalke 04

1

4

5

6

Ron Schallenberg

9

16

19

21

23

Soufiane El-Faouzi

24

25

Florian Kohfeldt on facing Schalke

"We've been versatile this season. That is one of our greatest strengths. In attack, we can threaten from many different situations – through possession, set pieces, counter-attacks or with direct balls in behind the defensive line. Against Schalke, we're going to need to find a good balance again."

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Miron Muslić on facing Darmstadt

"They are a real force, and a team with great quality. We have that too though. We are experienced in growing precisely through such challenges."

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Ban reduced

Edin Džeko was originally handed a two-match suspension for his red card against Hannover, but that has now been reduced on appeal to just this game. The striker will therefore be available at home to Karlsruhe after the international break.

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Lidberg likes facing Schalke

Isac Lidberg has scored five goals in two Bundesliga 2 matches against Schalke, despite missing the first meeting of the current campaign. Last season, he secured a 2-0 home win with a brace and smashed a hat-trick away as Darmstadt came back from 3-0 down to win 5-3 - the only time they have ever overturned a three-goal deficit to win a match!

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Darmstadt dominate DFB Cup meeting

The current Bundesliga 2 top two last met in the DFB Cup at the end of October. The Lilies took an impressive 4-0 home victory - Schalke's heaviest defeat under Miron Muslić.

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2:14

Watch: Schalke 1-0 Darmstadt - previous meeting

Moussa Sylla scored the winner on Matchday 10 - and the striker could be set for his first start since Matchday 18 due to Edin Džeko's suspension.

2:11

Watch: Magdeburg 1-1 Darmstadt - highlights

Fabian Nürnberger scored at both ends as second-placed Darmstadt missed the chance to go top. However, they'll leapfrog Schalke with a win on Sunday.

2:14

Watch: Schalke 2-2 Hannover - highlights

Schalke were pegged back by Hannover after Edin Džeko's red card in a dramatic Matchday 26 match, but held on to top spot.

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