Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Schuco-Arena where DSC Arminia Bielefeld play host to Karlsruher SC . 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 Karlsruher SC appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Christian Brehme.
The pitch is in poor condition.
DSC Arminia Bielefeld are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Karlsruher SC appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Christian Brehme.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and DSC Arminia Bielefeld kick off!
14.49
0-0Jan Van Nistelrooy knocks the ball forward to Florian Hanke. Florian Hanke deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jonas Schäfer but the linesman indicates offside!
21.29
0-0Lennart Littbarski knocks the ball to his team mate, Raffaele Grabbi. Raffaele Grabbi knocks in a cross ball towards Steve Butt. Steve Butt connects with a diving header. Isaiah Wainwright gathers the ball up comfortably. Good keeping!
24.28
Eric Walter flicks a high pass forward. Steve Butt collects the pass. Steve Butt makes a great pass forward. Arno Engels runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
26.35
Lennart Littbarski knocks the ball to his team mate, Steve Butt. Steve Butt makes a great pass forward. Raffaele Grabbi runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
27.42
0-0Without breaking stride, Jan Van Nistelrooy plays the ball forward to Nigel Granville. Nigel Granville lofts in a cross ball towards Jonas Schäfer. Jonas Schäfer connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but slams it into the crowd!
28.47
Lennart Littbarski runs straight at the opposition's defence. Lennart Littbarski skips past Sven Metzler! Lennart Littbarski shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
30.05
Sebastian Beck flicks the ball to his team mate, Thomas Rösler. Thomas Rösler knocks the ball to his team mate, Raffaele Grabbi. Raffaele Grabbi sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is tipped over by Isaiah Wainwright.
31.12
0-0Eric Walter takes the corner, driving a low ball out to the edge of the box. Steve Butt takes a shot at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
32.38
Dominic Liddell flicks the ball to his team mate, Lennart Littbarski. Lennart Littbarski flicks a high pass forward. Raffaele Grabbi holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Raffaele Grabbi shoots from distance but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
36.35
0-0Eric Walter barges into Jan Van Nistelrooy. Eric Walter is warned by the referee! Jan Van Nistelrooy grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
38.15
Eric Walter knocks the ball forward to Arno Engels. Arno Engels cuts inside the box! Arno Engels takes a shot at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. DSC Arminia Bielefeld appear unchanged since the first half. Karlsruher SC also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Karlsruher SC kick off!
48.18
1-0Sven Metzler makes a probing pass to Julian Witte. Julian Witte threads a neat ball through to Nigel Granville. Nigel Granville lofts in a cross ball towards David Doumenc. David Doumenc powers a header at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
57.11
1-0Jan Van Nistelrooy knocks the ball to his team mate, Florian Hanke. Florian Hanke knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Dominic Liddell.
61.44
Lennart Littbarski threads a neat ball through to Arno Engels. Arno Engels knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
63.00
Eric Walter controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Steve Butt. Steve Butt knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Steffen Fromm.
65.03
1-0Steffen Fromm barges into Arno Engels. Steffen Fromm is warned by the referee! Arno Engels runs off the knock.
66.04
Steffen Fromm knocks the ball to his team mate, Julian Witte. Julian Witte makes a beautiful pass to the feet of David Doumenc. David Doumenc lofts in a cross ball towards Nigel Granville. Nigel Granville finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Philipp Röhlig manages to gather it.
67.34
Stefan Busse kicks a strong pass forward to Steve Butt. Steve Butt cuts inside the box! Some silky footwork from Steve Butt provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but somehow Isaiah Wainwright manages to keep it out.
73.18
Jan Van Nistelrooy makes an attacking run forward. Jan Van Nistelrooy runs straight at the defence! Jan Van Nistelrooy takes a shot at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Philipp Röhlig with no chance!! Goal for DSC Arminia Bielefeld!
81.55
Thomas Rösler makes a probing pass to Steve Butt. Steve Butt flicks a high pass forward. Arno Engels controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Arno Engels shoots from just inside the box. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
84.00
Jan Van Nistelrooy flicks a high ball forward to Jonas Schäfer who takes it down. Jonas Schäfer controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Magnificent save by Philipp Röhlig!
85.27
2-1With great vision, Lennart Geis plays the ball forward to Stefan Busse. Without breaking stride, Stefan Busse plays the ball forward to Steve Butt. Steve Butt whips in a cross ball towards Arno Engels. Arno Engels gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but Enrique Alonso is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
87.38
Stefan Busse catches Jan Van Nistelrooy on the ankles. The referee brings Stefan Busse to one side and gives him a warning! Jan Van Nistelrooy hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
With vision, Julian Witte laces a weighted ball forward to Jonas Schäfer. Jonas Schäfer whips in a cross ball towards David Doumenc. David Doumenc flicks the ball with his head. Philipp Röhlig gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice keeping!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Jan Van Nistelrooy of DSC Arminia Bielefeld |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Isaiah Wainwright (GK)
7
2. Enrique Alonso (DEF)
6
3. Steffen Fromm (DEF)
6
4. Sven Metzler (DEF)
6
5. Christian Matthäus (DEF)
6
6. Jan Van Nistelrooy (MID)
9
7. Julian Witte (MID)
7
8. Florian Hanke (ATT)
6
9. David Doumenc (ATT)
8
10. Nigel Granville (ATT)
7
11. Jonas Schäfer (ATT)
6
12. Dietmar Berg (GK)
0
13. Julian Wilke (MID)
0
14. Bakary Breitner (MID)
0
1. Philipp Röhlig (GK)
7
2. Dominic Liddell (DEF)
6
3. Sebastian Beck (DEF)
6
4. Lennart Geis (DEF)
6
5. Thomas Rösler (MID)
6
6. Stefan Busse (MID)
6
7. Lennart Littbarski (MID)
7
8. Eric Walter (MID)
6
9. Steve Butt (ATT)
7
10. Arno Engels (ATT)
8
11. Raffaele Grabbi (ATT)
7
12. Guillermo Hill (GK)
0
13. Sergio Semedo (GK)
0
14. Martin Klinsmann (ATT)
0