Erzgebirge Aue 2:4 FC Schalke 04 — Match Report

Gary RedknappFootball AnalystMATCH REPORT

Moussa Sylla scored twice as FC Schalke 04 beat Erzgebirge Aue 4-2 in a Club Friendly Games encounter, setting up a meeting with Metalist 1925 on July 22nd. The match was a straightforward pre-season workout with no competitive stakes attached.

The turning point came early when Moussa Sylla opened the scoring in the 28th minute, then struck again just before half-time in the 45th minute to give Schalke a commanding lead at the break. Christian Gomis added a third in the 51st minute, and Bryan Lasme made it four in the 54th minute, leaving Erzgebirge Aue with a mountain to climb; Marcel Bär pulled one back in the 62nd minute and Chadi Ramadan added another in the 71st minute, but the damage was done.

Possession was split exactly 50-50, while Schalke edged the corner count 6-4, reflecting a balanced contest that the visitors turned decisively in their favour with clinical finishing in the first hour. Moussa Sylla was the standout with a rating of 8.88 out of ten, scoring two goals as a forward to lead the line effectively. CheckLive's model clearly favoured FC Schalke 04 and the result confirmed that prediction, with the live signals backing the expected outcome. Next up for Schalke is a friendly against Metalist 1925.

Questions & Answers

What was the final score of Erzgebirge Aue vs FC Schalke 04?

Erzgebirge Aue 2-4 FC Schalke 04 (Club Friendly Games).

Who scored?

Moussa Sylla (28') for FC Schalke 04; Moussa Sylla (45') for FC Schalke 04; Christian Gomis (51') for FC Schalke 04; Bryan Lasme (54') for FC Schalke 04; Marcel Bär (62') for Erzgebirge Aue; Chadi Ramadan (71') for Erzgebirge Aue.

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