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S04 Schalke Schalke - ELV Elversberg Elversberg

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ELV

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VELTINS-Arena(61,554 Spectators)

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33 %Hasan Kuruçay

Hasan Kuruçay

Man of the Match Trophy

0:39

Watch: Džeko still 'catching form'

0:14

Watch: Elversberg thank their supporters

0:19

Watch: Schalke fans show their appreciation

Full-time: Schalke 0-0 Elversberg

After 90 minutes, the newly promoted sides share the points. It was a hard-fought match from the start, characterised by an intense physical battle. Schalke's best chance of the first half came after 20 minutes, when Pinckert almost scored an own goal. In the second half, Mokwa hit the post, while at the other end, Kristof made a good save against Ebimbe. On a day where the defenders were well on top, a 0-0 draw is probably a fair result.

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Full-time

90'

+ 2

Wide from Ebimbe

Schalke hit Elversberg on the break. Ebimbe is picked out well on the right side of the pitch, but his eventual shot, from just inside the penalty area, is well off target.

90'

+ 1

Added time

There will be an additional two minutes of play.

88'

Onyeka returns

After going off early against Bayern due to an injury, the Germany Under-21 international is on for a cameo appearence.

87'

Petkov can't convert!

Elversberg may not get a better chance today. Campbell skips away from Kuruçay beautifully down the left before cutting the ball back into the six-yard box. Petkov is waiting to roll the ball into the net, but his scuffed shot balloons well over the crossbar.

87'

Substitution

84'

Campbell and Kuruçay clash

The pair make contact, with the Elversberg winger coming off worse. Thankfully, both players are back on their feet.

81'

Visitors push up the pitch

Elversberg look more likely to make the breakthrough as we enter the final moments, as they are still pressing high with intent.

78'

Both sides freshen things up

Mickelson and Futkeu are on for Elversberg, with Schallenberg getting a late run out for the home side.

78'

Substitution

Ron Schallenberg

76'

Substitution

Nicholas Mickelson

76'

Substitution

Defenders dominate

The sting has been taken out of the game for the last 10 minutes or so, with neither side looking to overcommit offensively. Schalke's latest venture forward comes courtesy of V. Becker down the left, whose cross-shot is pushed away from goal by the Elversberg stopper. That aside, it's been quiet in both penalty areas.

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73'

Evenly matched

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).

Even in terms of their respective xG values, there is very little between the two sides.

xGoals

0

0.65

0.75

0

Goals

71'

Double change from Schalke

Summer loan signing Hee Chan Hwang comes on, alongside young defender V. Becker.

70'

Substitution

70'

Substitution

68'

Kuruçay is there...again

The Royal Blue centre-back has been everywhere today. His latest intervention is crucial, as had he not dispossessed Mokya, the Elversberg forward would have been clean through on goal.

66'

Ebimbe tests the keeper

The Schalke wing-back shoots on the half-volley from the edge of the Elversberg box. His effort is low and well placed, but Kristof does well to get behind the ball and make a fairly comfortable save.

Off goes Džeko

The forward has played well today, but his race is run, with Sylla taking his place for the final 25 minutes or so. Wöber is also on for Schalke.

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62'

Kuruçay picks up a yellow card

The Schalke defender goes through the back of Krattenmacher and becomes the latest player to go into the ref's book.

62'

Substitution

62'

Substitution

Maximilian Wöber

62'

Yellow card

30 minutes to go...

It's been a lively and competitive contest so far, but can someone find a winning goal?

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58'

Double save from Karius!

Elversberg's Keidel pumps a free kick into the Schalke box. Petkov connects with the ball at the far post, allowing Krattenmacher to shoot from close range. Karius then makes a pair of smart reaction saves to keep the scoreline at 0-0 - before the offside flag is raised on the far side.

55'

Katić blasts over!

Aouchiche floats in a lovely free kick from around 30 yards out. Katić makes a perfectly timed run and collects the ball just outside the six-yard box, but the Schalke defender can't keep his volley down. That was the biggest chance of the half so far.

52'

Early substitution

Just six minutes into the half, Sirch is on for Elversberg, replacing Gyamerah.

51'

Substitution

48'

Off the post!

Mokwa is played in and shoots first time, with his powerful effort rattling the far post. However, he is then flagged for offside.

46'

Second half gets going

The game is back underway. Can either side find a breakthrough?

Kick-off!

Half-time: Schalke 0-0 Elversberg

After a fairly even first half, we're goalless at the break. Elversberg came closest to scoring through Darvich, while Schalke's best chance in front of goal fell at the feet of Džeko - who was denied by a fine block. It's set up nicely for an exciting second half.

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45'

+ 2

Substitution

Maurice Krattenmacher

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Half-time

45'

+ 1

Pinckert to the rescue!

It's Schalke's best attack of the half. Ebimbe finds Karaman in the middle of the Elversberg box, who in turn plays the ball to Džeko, who has a chance to score from close range. However, he takes too long to pull the trigger, and his effort is superbly blocked by Pinckert.

44'

Nothing substantial so far

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).

Both sides have had half-chances to score, but as the xG shows, nothing clear-cut has been created as we approach the break.

xGoals

0

0.27

0.23

0

Goals

41'

Pressure from the visitors

Elversberg's forwards are moving the ball around sharply in the final third. In the last few moments, Schalke's defenders have made a series of big blocks from Darvich and Campbell, who are looking to test Karius at every opportunity.

38'

Darvich booked

The midfielder becomes the second Elversberg player to pick up a yellow card, after preventing Tanaka from launching a counter-attack.

36'

Yellow card

35'

Shot blocked

Becker hurls a long throw into the Elversberg box. After a headed clearance, the ball drops at the feet of Tanaka, but his powerful drive at goal is well blocked.

33'

Schalke drop back

Elversberg are starting to dictate the tempo of the game. Their latest attack sees Mokwa go down inside the Schalke box under the challenge of Katić, but no foul is awarded.

Still goalless at the 30-minute mark

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28'

Penalty appeal

The ball falls to Tanaka in the Elversberg box. He dummies it, allowing Karaman to shoot just behind him, whose effort at goal appears to strike a defender's arm. However, the referee waves away the Schalke protests.

26'

Keidel booked

The Elversberg man pulls Džeko's shirt and picks up an early yellow card.

26'

Yellow card

22'

Almost an own goal!

Elversberg get away with one. Karaman is played in down the right channel, and the Schalke captain whips a dangerous cross into the penalty area. Pinckert's attempted clearance very nearly ends up in his own net, but the Elversberg skipper is bailed out by his goalkeeper who makes a big save.

19'

An even start

There isn't too much to separate the two sides after 20 minutes. Elversberg are shading possession and chances created so far.

Possession (%)

4555

17'

Game settles down

Schalke are enjoying some sustained possession after Darvich's scoring opportunity. However, they're currently struggling to make inroads against an organised Elversberg side, who look dangerous on the counter-attack.

13'

Over the top!

That was a big chance for Elversberg. Campbell brilliantly drives to the byline down the left and cuts the ball back into a dangerous area. Darvich meets the ball in acres of space, but his drilled shot whizzes a yard over the crossbar. Let off for Schalke...

10'

Elversberg finally settle

After a tough first few minutes, the visitors are now starting to knock the ball around well. Petkov beats the Schalke press down the right channel and drives into the penalty area. Katić then puts the ball behind for Elversberg's first corner kick - which comes to nothing.

7'

Gosens causing problems

The summer arrival is causing plenty of issues down the left channel for Schalke. Elsewhere, the home side's press is suffocating Elversberg, who have given a free kick away in their own half.

4'

Hosts on the front foot

Schalke look fired up for this one. They've won an early corner after some good pressing from El-Faouzi. From the resulting set-piece, Džeko has a headed opportunity, but the veteran forward can't keep his effort on target.

1'

We're underway!

The ball is rolling in Gelsenkirchen. Visitors Elversberg get things going from the kick off.

Kick-off!

0:11

Watch: Inside the Schalke dressing room

0:45

First start for Darvich

The Elversberg midfielder is making his first-ever Bundesliga start against Schalke, having previously come on as a substitute twice for Elversberg. As a result, he will wear the '1st start' patch on his jersey this afternoon.

Elversberg team news

Vincent Wagner, meanwhile, has made one change to his line-up following the 2-1 defeat against Bayern Munich. Darvich starts in the number 10 position ahead of Onyeka, who has recovered from a heavy collision last week in time to make the bench today.

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Schalke team news

Head coach Miron Muslić has made two changes to his starting XI after the 3-1 victory against Union Berlin. Džeko and Dina Ebimbe start in place of Adamu (bench) and Ljubičić (absent today due to a knee injury).

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Starting line-up: SV Elversberg

Formation:4-2-3-1

Elversberg subs

Boss, Mickelson, Le Joncour, Sirch, Condé, Krattenmacher, Onyeka, Futkeu, Schnellbacher

Starting line-up: FC Schalke 04

Formation:3-4-2-1

Schalke subs

Müller, Ayhan, Wöber, V. Becker, Vozar, Schallenberg, Adamu, Sylla, Hwang

0:13

Watch: The Elversberg players have arrived

0:09

Watch: The stage is set

Vincent Wagner on facing Schalke

"Schalke will be a big hurdle for us. If I remember correctly, we played Schalke twice last year and didn't get a single point. We can't let up; in fact, we can even raise our game."

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Miron Muslić on facing Elversberg

"I was already very impressed with Elversberg last season. Like us, they managed to keep the core of their side together. Both games against them last term were tight affairs, but we were very well prepared and the same goes for Saturday's match."

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3:04

Watch: Karius - From zero to hero

Worth the wait

Schalke scored their first top-flight goals in 1,203 days at the Stadion An der Alten Försterei on Matchday 3.

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A top-flight first

After three years together in Bundesliga 2, Schalke and Elversberg now meet for the first time in Germany's top division.

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2:13

Watch: Elversberg 1-2 Schalke - previous meeting

Schalke picked up a crucial three points at their promotion rivals en route to winning the Bundesliga 2 title last season. Elversberg would finish the campaign in second despite the Matchday 29 reverse.

2:03

Watch: Union Berlin 1-3 Schalke - last time out

Robin Gosens scored against his former club as the Royal Blues registered their first league victory since achieving promotion.

2:03

Watch: Elversberg 1-2 Bayern - last time out

The newly promoted side pushed Bayern all the way on Matchday 3, but Harry Kane's second-half strike condemned Vincent Wagner's charges to a first league defeat of the season at the Ursapharm-Arena.

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