Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
The air is cold and hail stones bounce off the ground here at Allianz Arena where FC Bayern Munich play host to Eintracht Braunschweig . A crowd of 15,524 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
FC Bayern Munich are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while Eintracht Braunschweig appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Oliver Helmer.
The pitch is in great condition.
FC Bayern Munich are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while Eintracht Braunschweig appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Oliver Helmer.
0.00
0-0FC Bayern Munich kick off and get the first half underway!
4.33
0-0Billy McStay threads a neat ball through to Nicolas Neudecker. Nicolas Neudecker knocks the ball to his team mate, Steffen Klimek. Steffen Klimek whips in a cross ball towards Paolo Ripley. Paolo Ripley is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
8.31
1-0Ricardo Diez threads a neat ball through to Colin Mcallister. Colin Mcallister whips in a cross ball towards Gerhard Beck. Gerhard Beck connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Gerhard Beck!
12.50
Sebastian Sammer flicks a high pass forward. Oliver Birnbaum collects the pass. Oliver Birnbaum lofts in a cross ball towards Sebastian Sammer. Sebastian Sammer connects with a diving header. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
15.04
Ricardo Diez flicks a high pass forward. Nicolas Neudecker collects the pass. Seeing a gap ahead, Nicolas Neudecker plays the ball forward to Paolo Ripley. Paolo Ripley shoots from distance but it whistles just wide of the post!
20.29
1-1Sebastian Sammer barges into Roberto Martins. The referee calls over Sebastian Sammer and shows him a yellow card! Roberto Martins stretches but gets up unharmed.
22.12
Nicolas Neudecker threads a neat ball through to Paolo Ripley. Paolo Ripley whips in a cross ball towards Steffen Klimek. Steffen Klimek jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
26.58
2-1Nicolas Neudecker controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Christian Köller. Christian Köller shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Fabulous stop!
30.35
Nicolas Neudecker controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Colin Mcallister. Colin Mcallister shoots from 25 yards but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
33.52
Dumitru Codrea hits a low pass to Nicolas Neudecker. Nicolas Neudecker threads a neat ball through to Colin Mcallister. Colin Mcallister passes the ball forward to Gerhard Beck. Gerhard Beck cuts inside onto his preferred left foot and rushes a shot at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
36.28
3-1Nicolas Neudecker barges into Leonardo Ruiz. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Leonardo Ruiz grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
40.00
Steffen Klimek kicks a strong pass forward to Nicolas Neudecker. Nicolas Neudecker lofts in a cross ball towards Paolo Ripley. Paolo Ripley rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Paolo Ripley scores for FC Bayern Munich!!
44.58
Colin Mcallister deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Paolo Ripley. Paolo Ripley lofts in a cross ball towards Christian Köller. Christian Köller rises majestically and gets a header on goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Bayern Munich appear unchanged since the first half. Eintracht Braunschweig also appear unchanged since the first half. The Eintracht Braunschweig players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Eintracht Braunschweig kick off and get the second half underway!
48.33
Nicolas Neudecker passes the ball forward to Gerhard Beck. Gerhard Beck lofts in a cross ball towards Paolo Ripley. Paolo Ripley outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it's well over the bar!
51.00
Christian Köller catches Fernando Tavares on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Fernando Tavares hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
54.02
4-1Ricardo Diez threads a neat ball through to Colin Mcallister. Colin Mcallister decides to run forward with the ball. Colin Mcallister knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Kai Lange who gathers it comfortably.
59.04
Ricardo Diez receives the ball from a throw-in from Dumitru Codrea. Ricardo Diez advances with the ball. Ricardo Diez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Steffen Klimek. Steffen Klimek knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
60.45
4-1FC Bayern Munich have made a substitution with Adrian Collymore replacing Christian Köller .
63.37
Nicolas Neudecker flicks a high pass forward. Gerhard Beck collects the pass. Gerhard Beck finds some space and shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
66.47
Billy McStay flicks a high pass forward. Adrian Collymore collects the pass. Adrian Collymore whips in a cross ball towards Steffen Klimek. Steffen Klimek whips the ball goalwards with his head. Kai Lange manages to gather it.
67.08
Steffen Klimek flicks a high ball forward to Gerhard Beck who takes it down. Gerhard Beck knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Kai Lange who gathers it comfortably.
72.42
Marc Ahrens runs straight at the opposition's defence. Marc Ahrens knocks the ball forward, putting Leonardo Ruiz through on goal. Leonardo Ruiz strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
75.55
Billy McStay knocks the ball to his team mate, Ricardo Diez. Ricardo Diez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Paolo Ripley. Paolo Ripley shoots from distance but it misses the target by a large margin!
77.39
Steffen Klimek flicks a high pass forward to Adrian Collymore who brings the ball under control. Adrian Collymore shoots from outside the area. Magnificent save by Kai Lange!
79.12
Ricardo Diez knocks the ball to his team mate, Steffen Klimek. Steffen Klimek flicks a high pass forward. Gerhard Beck controls it well on his chest. Gerhard Beck shoots from distance but Kai Lange reads it well. Good keeping!
81.24
Colin Mcallister controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Adrian Collymore. Adrian Collymore shoots from 25 yards. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
89.26
Stefan Janes plays the ball forward to Marc Ahrens. Marc Ahrens knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Gerhard Beck 8, 34 Steffen Klimek 22 Paolo Ripley 40 Adrian Collymore 81 | Sebastian Sammer 12 Leonardo Ruiz 72 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Gerhard Beck of FC Bayern Munich |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Bjorn-Tore Iversen (GK)
6
2. Billy McStay (DEF)
6
3. Dumitru Codrea (DEF)
6
4. Ricardo Diez (DEF)
7
5. Roberto Martins (DEF)
6
6. Steffen Klimek (MID)
8
7. Nicolas Neudecker (MID)
7
8. Colin Mcallister (MID)
8
9. Paolo Ripley (ATT)
8
10. Christian Köller (ATT)
5
11. Gerhard Beck (ATT)
9
12. Ian Kostwinder (GK)
0
13. Paolo Keane (MID)
0
14. Adrian Collymore (ATT)
7
1. Kai Lange (GK)
7
2. Anton Rohrschneider (DEF)
6
3. Harvey Visser (DEF)
6
4. Fernando Tavares (DEF)
6
5. Sebastian Berg (MID)
6
6. Sebastian Sammer (MID)
6
7. Leonardo Ruiz (MID)
7
8. Marc Ahrens (MID)
6
9. Jakob Lindemann (ATT)
6
10. Oliver Birnbaum (ATT)
6
11. Stefan Janes (ATT)
6
12. Bakary Böhm (GK)
0
13. Hannes Klimek (DEF)
0
14. Jakob Jung (DEF)
0