Match report

FC Schalke 04 Defeats FC Augsburg 2-1 in Bundesliga Clash

FC Augsburg
FC Augsburg
1–2
FT
FC Schalke 04
FC Schalke 04
May 5, 2018

FC Schalke 04 secured a crucial 2-1 victory over FC Augsburg in a tightly contested Bundesliga match. T. Kehrer netted twice for Schalke, while P. Max scored for Augsburg. Despite Augsburg's fightback, Schalke's early goals proved decisive, securing their place in the league table.

Key Facts

  • • FC Schalke 04 defeated FC Augsburg 2-1 in the Bundesliga.
  • • T. Kehrer scored both goals for Schalke at 23' and 34'.
  • • P. Max scored the lone goal for Augsburg at 27'.
  • • G. Burgstaller and D. Caligiuri provided assists for Schalke.
  • • Daniel Baier assisted Max's goal for Augsburg.

Lineups

FC Augsburg

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 35 M. Hitz (G)
  • 36 M. Hinteregger (D)
  • 6 J. Gouweleeuw (D)
  • 31 P. Max (D)
  • 10 D. Baier (M)
  • 30 Caiuby (M)
  • 17 J. Schmid (M)
  • 11 M. Gregoritsch (M)
  • 8 R. Khedira (M)
  • 27 A. Finnbogason (F)
  • 23 M. Richter (M)

Substitutes

  • 14 J. Morávek
  • 21 S. Córdova
  • 38 K. Danso
  • 1 A. Luthe
  • 9 S. Parker
  • 16 C. Janker
  • 20 G. Kačar

FC Schalke 04

Formation: 3-4-1-2

Starting XI

  • 1 R. Fährmann (G)
  • 29 Naldo (D)
  • 20 T. Kehrer (D)
  • 18 D. Caligiuri (M)
  • 11 Y. Konoplyanka (F)
  • 17 B. Stambouli (D)
  • 8 L. Goretzka (M)
  • 28 A. Schöpf (M)
  • 2 W. McKennie (M)
  • 19 G. Burgstaller (F)
  • 9 F. Di Santo (F)

Substitutes

  • 25 A. Harit
  • 24 B. Oczipka
  • 23 C. Teuchert
  • 3 Pablo Ínsua
  • 14 A. Baba
  • 22 M. Pjaca
  • 35 A. Nübel

Timeline

  1. FC Schalke 04
    23' FC Schalke 04 Goal · Normal Goal
    T. Kehrer · Assist: G. Burgstaller
  2. FC Schalke 04
    27' FC Schalke 04 Card · Yellow Card
    G. Burgstaller
  3. FC Augsburg
    27' FC Augsburg Goal · Normal Goal
    P. Max · Assist: Daniel Baier
  4. FC Schalke 04
    34' FC Schalke 04 Goal · Normal Goal
    T. Kehrer · Assist: D. Caligiuri
  5. FC Schalke 04
    45' FC Schalke 04 Card · Yellow Card
    A. Schöpf
  6. FC Schalke 04
    59' FC Schalke 04 Card · Yellow Card
    T. Kehrer
  7. FC Schalke 04
    66' FC Schalke 04 subst · Substitution 1
    Off: F. Di Santo · On: A. Harit
  8. FC Augsburg
    73' FC Augsburg subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Richter · On: J. Morávek
  9. FC Augsburg
    77' FC Augsburg Card · Yellow Card
    P. Max
  10. FC Augsburg
    79' FC Augsburg subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Daniel Baier · On: S. Cordova
  11. FC Schalke 04
    84' FC Schalke 04 subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Y. Konoplyanka · On: B. Oczipka
  12. FC Augsburg
    88' FC Augsburg Card · Yellow Card
    A. Finnbogason
  13. FC Schalke 04
    89' FC Schalke 04 subst · Substitution 3
    Off: G. Burgstaller · On: C. Teuchert
  14. FC Augsburg
    90' FC Augsburg subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Rani Khedira · On: K. Danso

Match Stats

Stat FC Augsburg FC Schalke 04
Fouls 13 9
Pass Accuracy 79% 69%
Offsides 3 3
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 12 15
Corners 4 4
Total Passes 538 290
Yellow Cards 2 3
Blocked Shots 2 2
Shots on Target 5 7
Shots off Target 5 6
Possession 64% 36%
Accurate Passes 427 199
Shots Inside Box 4 11
Saves 5 4
Shots Outside Box 8 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ T. Kehrer's early goal at 23' gave Schalke a quick lead, which was crucial for their victory.
  • ▸ Augsburg equalized through P. Max at 27', but Schalke regained the lead with Kehrer's second goal at 34', which proved decisive.
  • ▸ Despite Augsburg's efforts to mount a comeback, Schalke's solid defense and early lead secured their victory.