Match report
FC Schalke 04 Defeats VfR Aalen 2-0 in DFB Pokal Clash
VfR Aalen
0–2
FT
FC Schalke 04
Aug 17, 2024
In an impressive display of tactical prowess and clinical finishing, FC Schalke 04 defeated VfR Aalen 2-0 in a DFB Pokal encounter on Saturday. Goals from Karaman (31') and T. Mohr (68') secured the win for Schalke, while Aalen struggled to find their rhythm amid multiple yellow cards and substitutions.
Key Facts
- • FC Schalke 04 won 2-0 against VfR Aalen in DFB Pokal.
- • Karaman scored the first goal for FC Schalke 04 at minute 31 with an assist from T. Mohr.
- • T. Mohr secured the second goal for Schalke in the 68th minute.
- • VfR Aalen had four players receive yellow cards: Luigi Campagna, Mario Szabo, Lucas Torres, and another during substitutions.
Lineups
VfR Aalen
Formation: 5-3-2
Starting XI
- 1 A. Wick (G)
- 10 L. Maier (D)
- 5 M. Schaupp (D)
- 25 S. Dembélé (D)
- 17 A. Odabas (D)
- 2 M. Szabo (D)
- 19 L. Torres (M)
- 6 L. Campagna (M)
- 33 D. Rapp (M)
- 23 S. Kienle (F)
- 11 B. Kindsvater (F)
Substitutes
- 27 M. Fofanah
- 22 W. Sauerborn
- 8 J. Döringer
- 28 M. Schlotterbeck
- 9 P. Tabatabai
- 29 S. Radovanović
- 37 S. Baur
- 7 S. Maksimović
- 4 N. Guerriero
FC Schalke 04
Formation: 4-4-2
Starting XI
- 1 R. Hoffmann (G)
- 31 T. Bulut (D)
- 21 M. Wasinski (D)
- 2 F. Sánchez (D)
- 5 D. Murkin (D)
- 23 M. Aydın (M)
- 6 R. Schallenberg (M)
- 14 J. Bachmann (M)
- 29 T. Mohr (M)
- 9 M. Sylla (F)
- 19 K. Karaman (F)
Substitutes
- 30 A. Donkor
- 42 K. Meisel
- 33 V. Becker
- 22 I. Cissé
- 35 M. Kamiński
- 28 J. Heekeren
- 39 P. Remmert
- 38 T. Osmani
- 37 M. Grüger
Timeline
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31' FC Schalke 04 Goal · Normal GoalK. Karaman · Assist: T. Mohr
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46' VfR Aalen subst · Substitution 1Off: D. Rapp · On: M. Fofanah
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52' VfR Aalen Card · Yellow CardLuigi Campagna
Foul
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53' VfR Aalen Card · Yellow CardMario Szabo
Foul
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61' FC Schalke 04 Card · Yellow CardJ. Bachmann
Foul
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63' VfR Aalen Card · Yellow CardLucas Torres
Foul
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68' FC Schalke 04 Goal · Normal GoalT. Mohr
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72' VfR Aalen subst · Substitution 2Off: S. Kienle · On: W. Sauerborn
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72' VfR Aalen subst · Substitution 3Off: M. Schaupp · On: J. Döringer
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72' FC Schalke 04 subst · Substitution 1Off: T. Mohr · On: A. Donkor
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77' VfR Aalen subst · Substitution 4Off: Mario Szabo · On: M. Schlotterbeck
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82' VfR Aalen subst · Substitution 5Off: Lucas Torres · On: P. Tabatabai
Match Stats
| Stat | VfR Aalen | FC Schalke 04 |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 16 | 15 |
| Pass Accuracy | 60% | 83% |
| Offsides | 2 | 2 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 4 | 20 |
| Corners | 1 | 6 |
| Total Passes | 263 | 632 |
| Yellow Cards | 3 | 1 |
| Blocked Shots | 3 | 9 |
| Shots on Target | 0 | 7 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 1 | 4 |
| Possession | 30% | 70% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 159 | 522 |
| Shots Inside Box | 1 | 14 |
| Saves | 5 | 0 |
| Shots Outside Box | 3 | 6 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ The early goal by Karaman at 31' set the tone for FC Schalke 04's dominance.
- ▸ T. Mohr's second goal in the 68th minute sealed the victory and ended VfR Aalen's hopes of a comeback.