Gelsenkirchen

From its heavy-industrial roots, Gelsenkirchen has emerged as a leader in high-tech enterprise in recent years. The stadium was only recently completed and held the Champions League final in 2004 (won by Porto).

Stadium Details

Name	Arena Auf Schalke
Capacity	51,000
Club(s)	Schalke 04

Matches in Gelsenkirchen

Group Stage

Match 2. Friday 9th June 2006, Gelsenkirchen, 20:00 BST

Group A Match
Poland 0–2 Ecuador
Ecuador goals: C. Tenorio (24′), Delgado (80′)

Coverage: ITV1
Match 10. Monday 12th June 2006, Gelsenkirchen, 17:00 BST

Group E Match
United States 0–3 Czech Republic
Czech Republic goals: Koller (5′), Rosický (36′, 76′)

Coverage: BBC1
Match 21. Friday 16th June 2006, Gelsenkirchen, 14:00 BST

Group C Match
Argentina 6–0 Serbia and Montenegro
Argentina goals: Rodríguez (6′, 41′), Cambiasso (31′), Crespo (78′), Tevez (84′), Messi (88′)

Coverage: BBC1
Match 39. Wednesday 21st June 2006, Gelsenkirchen, 15:00 BST

Group D Match
Portugal 2–1 Mexico
Portugal goals: Maniche (6′), Simão (24′ penalty)

Mexico goal: Fonseca (29′)

Coverage: ITV1

Quarter Finals

Match 59. Saturday 1st July 2006, Gelsenkirchen, 16:00 BST

Quarter Final

England 0–0

Portugal after extra time

Portugal won 1–3 on Penalties
England		Portugal
Player	Outcome	Outcome	Player
Lampard			Simão
Hargreaves			Viana
Gerrard			Petit
Carragher			Postiga
			Ronaldo

Coverage: BBC1