Metalist 1925 0:2 FC Schalke 04 — Match Report

Gary RedknappFootball AnalystMATCH REPORT

Vitalie Becker anchored midfield as FC Schalke 04 beat Metalist 1925 2-0 in a Club Friendly, setting up a meeting with Fagiano Okayama on July 25. The German side made the breakthrough ten minutes after the interval, with neither side able to find the net in a cagey first half that saw four yellow cards dished out to the Ukrainian outfit.

Moussa Sylla opened the scoring in the 55th minute, and Bryan Lasme doubled the lead eight minutes later to put the game beyond doubt. Metalist 1925 saw Yevhen Pavliuk booked early on, while further cautions for Rafael Profini and Ivan Kalyuzhnyi reflected their frustration against a disciplined Schalke side.

Metalist 1925 controlled possession at 54% and earned four corners to Schalke's two, but the German side were ruthlessly efficient with their two shots on target. Vitalie Becker was the standout with a rating of 7.46, patrolling midfield without finding the net. Schalke now turn their attention to the upcoming friendly against Fagiano Okayama.

Questions & Answers

What was the final score of Metalist 1925 vs FC Schalke 04?

Metalist 1925 0-2 FC Schalke 04 (Club Friendly Games).

Who scored?

Moussa Sylla (55') for FC Schalke 04; Bryan Lasme (63') for FC Schalke 04.

Were there any cards in Metalist 1925 vs FC Schalke 04?

Yellow cards: Yevhen Pavliuk (Metalist 1925); Rafael Profini (Metalist 1925); Satoshi Tanaka (FC Schalke 04); null (Metalist 1925); Ivan Kalyuzhnyi (Metalist 1925); Hassan Kurucay (FC Schalke 04).

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