Match report

FC Schalke 04 Defeats Asteras Tripolis 4-0 in Europa League

Asteras Tripolis
Asteras Tripolis
0–4
FT
FC Schalke 04
FC Schalke 04
Dec 10, 2015

FC Schalke 04 secured a comprehensive 4-0 victory against Asteras Tripolis in their UEFA Europa League clash. Goals from F. Di Santo, two from E. Choupo-Moting, and M. Meyer ensured Schalke's dominance, while Asteras struggled to mount any significant threat. The result leaves Schalke in a strong position for the knockout stages.

Key Facts

  • • FC Schalke 04 secured a 4-0 victory over Asteras Tripolis in the UEFA Europa League.
  • • Goals came from F. Di Santo, two from E. Choupo-Moting, and M. Meyer.
  • • E. Choupo-Moting was also shown a yellow card in the 23rd minute.
  • • Asteras Tripolis made multiple substitutions but could not alter the course of the match.

Lineups

Asteras Tripolis

Starting XI

  • 21 K. Theodoropoulos (G)
  • 30 D. Goian (D)
  • 15 K. Sankaré (D)
  • 3 A. Panteliadis
  • 27 B. Lluy
  • 54 R. Hamdani (M)
  • 62 M. Iglesias (M)
  • 10 Lanzarote (M)
  • 11 N. Fernández (F)
  • 99 A. Giannou (F)
  • 19 T. Tsokanis (F)

Substitutes

  • 13 G. Zisopoulos
  • 23 F. Bertoglio
  • 8 E. Dimoutsos
  • 98 K. Kapetanos
  • 20 T. Fountas
  • 18 K. Giannoulis
  • 25 D. Kourmpelis

FC Schalke 04

Starting XI

  • 1 R. Fährmann (G)
  • 4 B. Höwedes (D)
  • 3 Júnior Caiçara (D)
  • 6 S. Kolašinac (D)
  • 18 S. Sam (M)
  • 33 R. Neustädter (D)
  • 5 J. Geis (D)
  • 23 P. Højbjerg (M)
  • 25 K. Huntelaar (F)
  • 13 E. Choupo-Moting (F)
  • 9 F. Di Santo (F)

Substitutes

  • 24 K. Ayhan
  • 2 M. Friedrich
  • 7 M. Meyer
  • 19 L. Sané
  • 27 S. Riether
  • 30 M. Gspurning
  • 32 J. Matip

Timeline

  1. FC Schalke 04
    23' FC Schalke 04 Card · Yellow Card
    E. Choupo-Moting
  2. FC Schalke 04
    29' FC Schalke 04 Goal · Normal Goal
    F. Di Santo · Assist: Júnior Caiçara
  3. FC Schalke 04
    37' FC Schalke 04 Goal · Normal Goal
    E. Choupo-Moting · Assist: K. Huntelaar
  4. Asteras Tripolis
    63' Asteras Tripolis subst · Substitution 1
    Off: D. Goian · On: G. Zisopoulos
  5. Asteras Tripolis
    65' Asteras Tripolis subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Manuel Lanzarote · On: F. Bertoglio
  6. FC Schalke 04
    65' FC Schalke 04 subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Johannes Geis · On: K. Ayhan
  7. Asteras Tripolis
    69' Asteras Tripolis subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Walter Iglesias · On: E. Dimoutsos
  8. FC Schalke 04
    78' FC Schalke 04 Goal · Normal Goal
    E. Choupo-Moting · Assist: K. Huntelaar
  9. FC Schalke 04
    79' FC Schalke 04 subst · Substitution 2
    Off: B. Höwedes · On: M. Friedrich
  10. FC Schalke 04
    79' FC Schalke 04 subst · Substitution 3
    Off: K. Huntelaar · On: M. Meyer
  11. FC Schalke 04
    85' FC Schalke 04 Card · Yellow Card
    P. Hojbjerg
  12. FC Schalke 04
    86' FC Schalke 04 Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Meyer · Assist: S. Kolasinac

Match Stats

Stat Asteras Tripolis FC Schalke 04
Fouls 0 0
Pass Accuracy 74% 89%
Offsides 4 7
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 8 19
Corners 3 10
Total Passes 366 670
Yellow Cards 0 2
Blocked Shots 1 3
Shots on Target 1 9
Shots off Target 6 7
Possession 35% 65%
Accurate Passes 270 593
Shots Inside Box 4 13
Saves 5 1
Shots Outside Box 4 6

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ F. Di Santo's goal in the 29th minute set the tone for Schalke's performance, providing early confidence and momentum.
  • ▸ E. Choupo-Moting's second goal in the 78th minute solidified Schalke's dominance, putting the match beyond doubt for Asteras.