Match report

Werder Bremen Defeats FC Schalke 04 2-0 in DFB Pokal

FC Schalke 04
FC Schalke 04
0–2
FT
Werder Bremen
Werder Bremen
Apr 3, 2019

Werder Bremen emerged victorious in a tense DFB Pokal encounter, defeating FC Schalke 04 2-0. Goals from Rashica and Klaassen proved decisive as Bremen held firm against a spirited Schalke side.

Key Facts

  • • Werder Bremen defeated FC Schalke 04 2-0 in the DFB Pokal.
  • • M. Rashica scored the first goal in the 65th minute, assisted by M. Friedl.
  • • D. Klaassen added the second goal in the 72nd minute, assisted by L. Augustinsson.
  • • Schalke received two yellow cards, one to Salif Sané in the 22nd minute and another to S. Rudy in the 55th minute.
  • • N. Şahin was sent off in the 90th minute after receiving a second yellow card.

Lineups

FC Schalke 04

Formation: 3-1-4-2

Starting XI

  • 35 A. Nübel (G)
  • 24 B. Oczipka (D)
  • 5 M. Nastasić (D)
  • 17 B. Stambouli (D)
  • 26 S. Sané (D)
  • 13 S. Rudy (M)
  • 6 Omar Mascarell (M)
  • 8 S. Serdar (M)
  • 19 G. Burgstaller (F)
  • 36 B. Embolo (F)
  • 41 N. Boujellab

Substitutes

  • 11 Y. Konoplyanka
  • 7 M. Uth
  • 15 A. Kutucu
  • 21 S. Riether
  • 27 J. Bruma
  • 42 J. Carls
  • 34 M. Langer

Werder Bremen

Formation: 4-3-1-2

Starting XI

  • 1 J. Pavlenka (G)
  • 18 N. Moisander (D)
  • 5 L. Augustinsson (D)
  • 13 M. Veljkovic (D)
  • 32 M. Friedl (D)
  • 17 N. Şahin (M)
  • 30 D. Klaassen (M)
  • 11 M. Rashica (F)
  • 35 M. Eggestein (M)
  • 10 M. Kruse (F)
  • 24 J. Eggestein (F)

Substitutes

  • 6 K. Möhwald
  • 15 S. Langkamp
  • 9 M. Harnik
  • 27 S. Kapino
  • 19 J. Sargent
  • 8 Y. Ōsako
  • 20 A. Jóhannsson

Timeline

  1. FC Schalke 04
    22' FC Schalke 04 Card · Yellow Card
    Salif Sané
  2. Werder Bremen
    50' Werder Bremen Card · Yellow Card
    N. Şahin
  3. FC Schalke 04
    55' FC Schalke 04 Card · Yellow Card
    S. Rudy
  4. FC Schalke 04
    59' FC Schalke 04 subst · Substitution 1
    Off: B. Embolo · On: Y. Konoplyanka
  5. Werder Bremen
    65' Werder Bremen Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Rashica · Assist: M. Friedl
  6. FC Schalke 04
    68' FC Schalke 04 subst · Substitution 2
    Off: N. Boujellab · On: M. Uth
  7. Werder Bremen
    72' Werder Bremen Goal · Normal Goal
    D. Klaassen · Assist: L. Augustinsson
  8. Werder Bremen
    74' Werder Bremen subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Eggestein · On: K. Möhwald
  9. FC Schalke 04
    82' FC Schalke 04 subst · Substitution 3
    Off: G. Burgstaller · On: A. Kutucu
  10. Werder Bremen
    84' Werder Bremen subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Miloš Veljković · On: S. Langkamp
  11. Werder Bremen
    88' Werder Bremen subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Rashica · On: M. Harnik
  12. Werder Bremen
    90' Werder Bremen Card · Yellow Card
    N. Şahin
  13. Werder Bremen
    90' Werder Bremen Card · Red Card
    N. Şahin

Match Stats

Stat FC Schalke 04 Werder Bremen
Fouls 14 8
Pass Accuracy 72% 77%
Offsides 2 2
Red Cards — 1
Total Shots 12 11
Corners 4 2
Total Passes 447 463
Yellow Cards 2 2
Blocked Shots 3 2
Shots on Target 1 5
Shots off Target 8 4
Possession 49% 51%
Accurate Passes 321 356
Shots Inside Box 8 5
Saves 3 1
Shots Outside Box 4 6

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Rashica's goal in the 65th minute shifted the momentum in favor of Werder Bremen, giving them a crucial lead.
  • ▸ Klaassen's second goal in the 72nd minute effectively sealed the victory for Bremen, despite Schalke's efforts to respond.