Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Weserstadion where SV Werder Bremen play FC Volendam in this friendly game. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
SV Werder Bremen are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while FC Volendam appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
SV Werder Bremen are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while FC Volendam appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and SV Werder Bremen get the match underway!
2.50
0-0Jari Schmidt deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Steffen Meyer. Steffen Meyer passes the ball forward but Lucio Ledesma is offside!
4.36
0-0Garba Babayaro chips the ball to his team mate, Steffen Meyer. Steffen Meyer whips in a cross ball towards Lucio Ledesma. Lucio Ledesma flicks the ball with his head but it curls horrendously wide!
8.49
1-0Juan-Carlos Hierro passes the ball forward to Garba Babayaro. Garba Babayaro makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Farid Bourakba. Farid Bourakba knocks in a cross ball towards Steffen Meyer. Steffen Meyer heads the ball goalwards. Bradley Jones is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
14.57
Severino Melo flicks the ball to his team mate, Garba Babayaro. Garba Babayaro makes a probing pass to Steffen Meyer. Steffen Meyer knocks the ball forward to Lucio Ledesma but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
24.48
Eugenio Cano flicks the ball to his team mate, Jari Schmidt. Jari Schmidt makes a beautiful solo run. Jari Schmidt threads the ball through to Lucio Ledesma. Lucio Ledesma takes a shot at goal. Lucio Ledesma scores for SV Werder Bremen!!
30.56
2-0Martin Murphy makes a probing pass to León Guzmán. León Guzmán finds some space and shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Marinos Sarakis.
33.41
2-0Severino Melo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Garba Babayaro. Garba Babayaro controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Steffen Meyer. Steffen Meyer knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Orlando Arts.
34.11
Eugenio Cano kicks a strong pass forward to Kurt Damman. Kurt Damman makes a probing pass to Farid Bourakba. Farid Bourakba plays a perfect one-two with Lucio Ledesma and rushes in on goal... Farid Bourakba shoots from just inside the box. It's there!! Bradley Jones has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
40.27
Kurt Damman flicks the ball to his team mate, Steffen Meyer. Steffen Meyer knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
44.25
Martin Murphy takes it forward alone. Martin Murphy controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
45.00
Miguel Camoranesi brings the ball forward. Miguel Camoranesi kicks a strong pass forward to Steffen Meyer. Steffen Meyer makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Farid Bourakba but he's offside!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
The second half starts with FC Volendam kicking off!
55.44
Martin Murphy chips the ball to his team mate, León Guzmán. León Guzmán shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
60.17
Garba Babayaro passes the ball forward to Steffen Meyer. Steffen Meyer finds some space and shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Bradley Jones!
61.18
Samuel Olembé knocks the ball to his team mate, León Guzmán. León Guzmán lofts in a cross ball towards Kieron Sheringham. Kieron Sheringham is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
69.14
Garba Babayaro threads the ball through to Steffen Meyer. Steffen Meyer sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Bradley Jones easily smothers it!
75.21
Severino Melo decides to run forward with the ball. Severino Melo makes a probing pass to Farid Bourakba. Farid Bourakba shoots from 25 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
77.05
3-0Samuel Olembé hacks Kurt Damman from behind! Samuel Olembé is warned by the referee! Kurt Damman hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
81.16
Eugenio Cano passes the ball forward to Jari Schmidt. Jari Schmidt knocks the ball forward to Lucio Ledesma. Lucio Ledesma tries a spectacular long range effort but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
84.29
Yannis Xenakis sees a break and surges forward. Yannis Xenakis makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Kieron Sheringham but he's offside!
87.39
Eugenio Cano takes it forward alone. Eugenio Cano deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Farid Bourakba. Farid Bourakba whips in a cross ball towards Steffen Meyer. Steffen Meyer powers a header at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Steffen Meyer 8, 87 Lucio Ledesma 24 Farid Bourakba 34 |