Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Schuco-Arena where DSC Arminia Bielefeld play Tottenham Hotspur in this Inter Cup game. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
DSC Arminia Bielefeld are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Tottenham Hotspur appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by David Aguas.
The pitch is in poor condition.
DSC Arminia Bielefeld are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Tottenham Hotspur appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by David Aguas.
0.00
0-0Tottenham Hotspur kick off and get the first half underway!
4.59
0-0Julian Witte makes a probing pass to Nigel Granville. Nigel Granville whips in a cross ball towards Florian Hanke. Florian Hanke rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The keeper is on top of it. Great keeping!
6.44
Jan Van Nistelrooy sees a break and surges forward. Jan Van Nistelrooy sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
8.30
0-0Enrique Alonso takes the throw-in. Christian Matthäus flicks a high pass forward. Julian Witte controls it well on his chest. Julian Witte brings the ball forward. Julian Witte makes a great pass forward. David Doumenc runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
9.19
Gary Mcallister threads a neat ball through to Billy Elliott. Billy Elliott runs straight at the opposition's defence. Billy Elliott knocks in a cross ball towards Greg Cort. Greg Cort connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Good save!
10.12
0-0Sven Metzler flicks the ball to his team mate, Julian Witte. Julian Witte flicks a high pass forward. David Doumenc holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. David Doumenc tries a spectacular long range effort but he balloons it over the crossbar!
15.26
0-0Ruel Gray knocks the ball to his team mate, Andy Pearce. Andy Pearce knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Sven Metzler.
16.57
1-0Julian Witte flicks the ball to his team mate, Jonas Schäfer. Jonas Schäfer knocks in a cross ball towards Florian Hanke. Florian Hanke makes a convincing header. It's there!! Tony Bellamy has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
20.13
Ruel Gray threads the ball through to Billy Inglis. Billy Inglis whips in a cross ball towards Nicky Bailey. Nicky Bailey shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it curls horrendously wide!
21.57
Craig Mason sees Jan Van Nistelrooy in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. With vision, Jan Van Nistelrooy laces a through ball forward to Florian Hanke. Florian Hanke knocks in a cross ball towards David Doumenc. David Doumenc outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
27.01
Enrique Alonso controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Julian Witte. Julian Witte hits a low pass to Florian Hanke. Florian Hanke knocks in a cross ball towards David Doumenc. David Doumenc heads the ball goalwards but it's a woeful effort!
28.36
Jan Van Nistelrooy makes a beautiful pass to the feet of David Doumenc. David Doumenc knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gary Mcallister.
32.22
Sven Metzler gives the ball a hefty kick upfield. Jonas Schäfer knocks in a cross ball towards Nigel Granville. Nigel Granville outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for DSC Arminia Bielefeld!
36.55
Jan Van Nistelrooy threads a neat ball through to David Doumenc. David Doumenc shoots from 25 yards but slams it into the crowd!
38.54
Gary Mcallister surges forward with the ball. Gary Mcallister flicks a high pass forward. Andy Pearce controls it well on his chest. Andy Pearce shoots from outside the area. Solid save from Isaiah Wainwright.
39.19
Julian Witte deftly passes the ball to his team mate, David Doumenc. David Doumenc shoots from long range. Tony Bellamy comfortably gets down and covers it.
42.21
3-0Nigel Granville clumsily knocks into Brian Hitchcock. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Brian Hitchcock gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. DSC Arminia Bielefeld appear unchanged since the first half. Tottenham Hotspur also appear unchanged since the first half. The Tottenham Hotspur players seem much more motivated whilst the DSC Arminia Bielefeld players look more relaxed than they were earlier in the game.
45.00
DSC Arminia Bielefeld start the second half!
47.23
Craig Mason makes a beautiful solo run. Craig Mason flicks a high pass forward. Florian Hanke collects the pass. Florian Hanke knocks in a cross ball towards Jonas Schäfer. Jonas Schäfer connects with a diving header but it's well over the bar!
48.31
Jan Van Nistelrooy makes a simple pass to David Doumenc. David Doumenc sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it rises well off target!
55.32
61.15
Ruel Gray hits a low pass to Billy Inglis. Billy Inglis shoots from outside the area. It curls slightly but Isaiah Wainwright manages to gather it effortlessly.
63.13
Billy Inglis catches Craig Mason on the ankles. Billy Inglis is given a warning by the referee! Craig Mason grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
66.22
3-1Enrique Alonso catches Greg Cort on the ankles. Enrique Alonso is warned by the referee! Greg Cort stretches but gets up unharmed.
69.39
Jan Van Nistelrooy surges forward with the ball. Jan Van Nistelrooy tries a spectacular long range effort but Tony Bellamy is on top of it.
73.33
Billy Elliott advances with the ball. Billy Elliott shoots from 25 yards but it flies wide!
77.52
3-1Christian Matthäus catches Greg Cort on the ankles. The referee calls over Christian Matthäus and shows him a yellow card! Greg Cort hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
78.25
Gary Mcallister controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ruel Gray. Ruel Gray threads the ball through to Nicky Bailey. Nicky Bailey shoots from 20 yards but it slams into the crowd!
79.05
85.18
Gary Mcallister plays the ball forward to Ruel Gray. Ruel Gray runs straight at the opposition's defence. Ruel Gray plays a one-two with Andy Pearce and advances towards the goal... Ruel Gray takes a shot at goal but is denied by Isaiah Wainwright. Excellent save.
87.14
Ruel Gray flicks a high pass forward. Nicky Bailey controls it well on his chest. Nicky Bailey shoots from outside the area but it is miles over!
89.41
Billy Elliott flicks a high pass forward. Andy Pearce holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Andy Pearce shoots from distance. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
90.00
Julian Witte takes it forward alone. Julian Witte whips in a cross ball towards David Doumenc. David Doumenc outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it's well over the bar!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Isaiah Wainwright (GK)
7
2. Enrique Alonso (DEF)
6
3. Craig Mason (DEF)
6
4. Sven Metzler (DEF)
6
5. Christian Matthäus (DEF)
5
6. Julian Witte (MID)
7
7. Jan Van Nistelrooy (MID)
7
8. Florian Hanke (ATT)
8
9. David Doumenc (ATT)
7
10. Nigel Granville (ATT)
7
11. Jonas Schäfer (ATT)
7
12. Dietmar Berg (GK)
0
13. Bakary Breitner (MID)
0
14. Julian Wilke (MID)
0
1. Tony Bellamy (GK)
7
2. Brian Hitchcock (DEF)
6
3. Gary Mcallister (DEF)
6
4. Isaiah Oakley (DEF)
6
5. Alfred Howey (DEF)
6
6. Billy Elliott (MID)
7
7. Ruel Gray (MID)
9
8. Billy Inglis (ATT)
6
9. Andy Pearce (ATT)
6
10. Nicky Bailey (MID)
6
11. Greg Cort (ATT)
6
12. Craig Cleland (GK)
0
13. Billy May (DEF)
0
14. Damien Formon (ATT)
0