Match report

1. FC Köln 2–2 FC Schalke 04: DFB Pokal Thriller

1. FC Köln
1. FC Köln
2–2
PEN
FC Schalke 04
FC Schalke 04
Oct 31, 2018

1. FC Köln and FC Schalke 04 battled to a 2-2 draw in a DFB Pokal encounter, with J. Córdoba scoring for the hosts and N. Bentaleb equalizing from the penalty spot. Both teams showcased fierce competition and tactical battles, ending the match in a tie.

Key Facts

  • • 1. FC Köln 2–2 FC Schalke 04 (DFB Pokal)
  • • Goal by J. Córdoba in the 43rd minute
  • • N. Bentaleb scores a penalty in the 88th minute
  • • Multiple substitutions and yellow cards for both teams

Lineups

1. FC Köln

Formation: 4-1-4-1

Starting XI

  • 1 T. Horn (G)
  • 5 R. Czichos (D)
  • 22 Jorge Meré (D)
  • 7 M. Risse (M)
  • 24 D. Drexler (M)
  • 6 M. Höger (M)
  • 14 J. Hector (M)
  • 13 L. Schaub (M)
  • 20 S. Özcan (M)
  • 15 J. Córdoba (F)
  • 19 S. Guirassy (F)

Substitutes

  • 9 S. Terodde
  • 11 S. Zoller
  • 2 B. Schmitz
  • 4 F. Sørensen
  • 18 T. Kessler
  • 23 J. Horn
  • 36 N. Hauptmann

FC Schalke 04

Formation: 3-4-1-2

Starting XI

  • 35 A. Nübel (G)
  • 29 Naldo (D)
  • 5 M. Nastasić (D)
  • 26 S. Sané (D)
  • 3 H. Mendyl (D)
  • 13 S. Rudy (M)
  • 11 Y. Konoplyanka (F)
  • 28 A. Schöpf (M)
  • 25 A. Harit (M)
  • 19 G. Burgstaller (F)
  • 7 M. Uth (F)

Substitutes

  • 18 D. Caligiuri
  • 36 B. Embolo
  • 10 N. Bentaleb
  • 2 W. McKennie
  • 17 B. Stambouli
  • 22 S. Skrzybski
  • 34 M. Langer

Timeline

  1. 1. FC Köln
    43' 1. FC Köln Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Córdoba · Assist: D. Drexler
  2. FC Schalke 04
    51' FC Schalke 04 Card · Yellow Card
    A. Schöpf
  3. FC Schalke 04
    56' FC Schalke 04 subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Schöpf · On: D. Caligiuri
  4. 1. FC Köln
    61' 1. FC Köln Card · Yellow Card
    S. Ozcan
  5. FC Schalke 04
    63' FC Schalke 04 Card · Yellow Card
    M. Uth
  6. FC Schalke 04
    67' FC Schalke 04 subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Y. Konoplyanka · On: B. Embolo
  7. FC Schalke 04
    72' FC Schalke 04 subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Naldo · On: N. Bentaleb
  8. FC Schalke 04
    83' FC Schalke 04 Card · Yellow Card
    N. Bentaleb
  9. 1. FC Köln
    83' 1. FC Köln subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Córdoba · On: S. Terodde
  10. FC Schalke 04
    88' FC Schalke 04 Goal · Penalty
    N. Bentaleb
  11. FC Schalke 04
    90' FC Schalke 04 subst · Substitution 4
    Off: H. Mendyl · On: W. McKennie
  12. 1. FC Köln
    99' 1. FC Köln subst · Substitution 2
    Off: L. Schaub · On: S. Zoller
  13. FC Schalke 04
    100' FC Schalke 04 Card · Yellow Card
    G. Burgstaller
  14. FC Schalke 04
    110' FC Schalke 04 Card · Yellow Card
    Matija Nastasić

Match Stats

Stat 1. FC Köln FC Schalke 04
Fouls 22 25
Pass Accuracy 80% 77%
Offsides 1 2
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 19 23
Corners 5 7
Total Passes 547 439
Yellow Cards 2 5
Blocked Shots 5 8
Shots on Target 6 7
Shots off Target 8 8
Possession 54% 46%
Accurate Passes 438 338
Shots Inside Box 11 11
Saves 6 5
Shots Outside Box 8 12

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ J. Córdoba's goal in the 43rd minute gave 1. FC Köln the lead and shifted the momentum in their favor
  • ▸ N. Bentaleb's penalty in the 88th minute restored parity for FC Schalke 04, leading to an intense finish