FCU Union Berlin Union Berlin - S04 Schalke Schalke
- T. Skarke 90' +6'
- 46' A. Aouchiche
- 25' R. Gosens
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90'
+ 8
Union's pressure pays off!
Querfeld pings a diagonal ball into the box, finding Rothe, who heads it back across goal. Skarke reacts first and prods it over the line from close range!
90'
+ 7
SituationGoal
ReviewPrevious foul?
DecisionGoal
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.
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.
90'
+ 4
Substitution
90'
+ 3
One-way traffic
Union are camped out deep inside the Schalke half, pinning their visitors back as they seek a late route back into this game.
90'
+ 1
Substitution
90'
Into added time
We'll have an additional 12 minutes here, largely owing to the change of referee midway through this second half.
87'
Ljubičić rattles the post
Rothe's throw-in finds its way to Ljubičić, whose shot crashes against the right-hand upright as Union Berlin search for an equalizer.
85'
Substitution
84'
Union's shot counting climbing
Goal attempts
11off target
7on target
8off target
8on target
82'
Jeong's effort flies high
Skarke's cross fails to find its target. Aebischer then picks out Jeong, but his shot goes well over the crossbar for Union.
82'
Triple change
Schalke coach Miron Muslić ha recognised that the flow of the game is going against his side right now, so makes three changes in a bid to reverse the tide.
81'
Karius denies Skarke's attempt
Substitute Skarke tries his luck, but Karius makes the save for Schalke.
80'
Substitution
80'
Substitution
80'
Substitution
78'
Schalke can't keep the ball
The Royal Blues are defending well but they're struggling to get forward right now due to Union's intensity.
76'
Substitution
75'
Rothe denied by Karius
Querfeld finds Juranović on the right, and although his cross doesn't reach its target it falls to Rothe, who drills a low, bouncing shot back across the face of goal. Karius is equal to the shot though, making a fine save down to his left.
73'
Scrappy
Union are still pushing for a way back into this game but Schalke won't give up without a fight. As such, there a lots of interruptions due to fouls at the moment.
69'
Back under way
The ball is rolling once again.
Wienefeld's debut
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63'
Inopportune time
Union will be feeling frustrated by this break, having been building momentum since going 2-0 down.
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Break in play
56'
Rothe hits the bar!
A step-over from Jeong down the right sends him scampering past his marker and into space before whipping a teasing cross into the box. Rothe meets it at the back post and he should score, but his header grazes the top of the bar on its way over.
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Karius frustrates Schäfer
First goal
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50'
It's Schalke's to lose
It's Schalke's to lose
1'
32.8 %
Now
88.5 %
Schalke double their lead!
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47'
SituationNo goal
ReviewOffside?
DecisionGoal
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.
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.
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.
46'
Here we go again!
Schalke get the gam back underway. Two changes at the break for Union as they bid to turn this one around.
Kick-off!
45'
+ 3
Substitution
45'
+ 3
Substitution
Half-time: Union 0-1 Schalke
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Half-time
45'
Rønnow deals with El-Faouzi's attempt
Adamu finds El-Faouzi lurking just outside the penalty area, but his shot is comfortably saved by Rønnow.
41'
Union recovering the ball quickly
The hosts only need 8.4 seconds to regain possession, which is significantly quicker than Schalke (11.9 seconds).
39'
Deservedly in front
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).
xGoals
0
0.3
1.21
1
Goals
37'
Karaman wants it
The Schalke captain has been involved in six of Schalke's 11 shots, taking two himself and teeing up four for his colleagues.
36'
Rønnow to the rescue!
A long throw into the Union box causes havoc in the home defence, ending with Adamu taking a close-range shot that the home goalkeeper manages to tip around the post.
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Rothe clears off the line!
30'
Not undeserved
Schalke's lead is well-merited, given their 7-4 advantage in shots and 51 percent success rate in duels.
28'
Karius denies Latte Lath
Khedira picks out Latte Lath with a pass, but Karius gathers the shot comfortably.
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Gosens' muted celebrations against former team
Schalke lead!
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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.
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.
24'
Royal Blues up for it
22'
Early change
Ljubičić is forced off, having picked up a knock a few moments ago when Rothe blocked his shot. Dina Embimbe comes on in his place.
21'
Substitution
20'
Rønnow thwarts Aouchiche
Karaman finds Aouchiche with a pass out to the left. The midfield cuts inside and aims a swerving, dipping effort at goal that Rønnow does well to tip over.
19'
Karaman's header over the bar
Schalke win a corner on the right, and Karaman rises to meet it, but his header flies over the crossbar.
16'
Rothe blocks Ljubičić's attempt
A flowing Schalke attack culminates in Aouchiche finding Karaman, who lays it off to Ljubičić. He cuts inside and tries to get a shot away, only to see it blocked by Rothe.
15'
Jeong has a go
A long throw into the Schalke box drops down invitingly for Jeong, whose rasping drive is blocked for a corner by Tanaka.
Juranović to be key?
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11'
Best chance of the game!
Gosens' finds Karaman in a pocket of space deep inside the Union half. He drives forward and unleashes a fizzing shot that only just goes over.
9'
Dangerous location
Latte Lath gives away a free-kick about 30-yards from goal in a central position. Aouchiche tries to curl it at goal but the ball is blocked inside a crowded box.
6'
Union bossing early stages
4'
Over from Karaman
Karaman latches onto a flick-on from Aouchiche and gets a shot away, which whizzes over the bar. It wouldn't have counted had it gone in, though, has the flag goes up for offside.
2'
First sight of goal
Juranović floats a free-kick from the left into the box and it sits up nicely for Querfeld, whose first-time shot is blocked by Gosens.
1'
Peeeep!
Here we go as the hosts get the ball rolling.
Kick-off!
Must-win game for both
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Starting line-up: FC Schalke 04
Formation:3-4-2-1
Schalke subs
Müller, Becker, Wöber, Ayhan, Bachmann, Dina Ebimbe, Vozar, Džeko, Hwang
Starting line-up: 1. FC Union Berlin
Formation:4-4-2
Union subs
Raab, Trimmel, Van den Bosch, Skarke, Haberer, Schäfer, Güther, Skov, Ljubičić
Mauro Lustrinelli on facing Schalke
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Miron Muslić on facing Union
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Shipping goals
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