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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Stadion am Bruchweg where FSV Mainz 05 play host to FC Nürnberg. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both FSV Mainz 05 and FC Nürnberg are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Philipp Widmann.


0.00
The whistle blows and FC Nürnberg get the match underway!
2.25
Anton Müller makes a simple pass to Anton Kaiser. Anton Kaiser hits a low pass to Nils Bartsch. Nils Bartsch cuts inside the box! Nils Bartsch takes a shot at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous save!
3.10
With imagination, Maximilian Niedermayr plays the ball forward to Nils Bartsch. Nils Bartsch runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Nils Bartsch plays a one-two with Kevin Lindemann and rushes in on goal... Nils Bartsch shows great control and tries a shot on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
8.25
Anton Kaiser knocks the ball to his team mate, Kevin Lindemann. Kevin Lindemann whips in a cross ball towards Anton Kaiser. Anton Kaiser rises majestically and gets a header on goal but somehow Nikolas Janes manages to keep it out.
12.23
Torsten Polheim sees Dion Fletcher in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Dion Fletcher sees Robert Van Fessem in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Robert Van Fessem knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Vincenzo Haller who gathers it comfortably.
18.54
Jordi Jongen makes a probing pass to Ross Tiler. Ross Tiler makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Frederico Molowny. Frederico Molowny shoots from distance but it's a woeful effort!
24.19
Jakob Kirschner sees Sven Busse in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Sven Busse shoots from long range but it's a lousy effort!
27.36
Jakob Kirschner flicks a high pass forward. Nils Bartsch collects the pass. Nils Bartsch threads a neat ball through to Anton Kaiser. Anton Kaiser knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Nikolas Janes who gathers it comfortably.
28.56
Hannes Lindner threads a neat ball through to Anton Kaiser. Anton Kaiser knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Nikolas Janes who gathers it comfortably.
34.01
Sven Busse catches Torsten Polheim on the ankles. The referee calls over Sven Busse and warns him to calm down! Torsten Polheim stretches but gets up unharmed.
38.18
Jakob Kirschner deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Anton Kaiser. Anton Kaiser makes a probing pass to Jakob Kirschner. Jakob Kirschner knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Louis De Vogt.
42.44
Seeing Jean-Luc Gaillot's attacking run, Dion Fletcher quickly throws the ball into his path. Jean-Luc Gaillot picks a pass forward to Robert Van Fessem. Robert Van Fessem knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
44.28
Sven Busse decides to run forward with the ball. Sven Busse controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies just off target!
45.00
From the throw-in, Anton Müller picks out Hannes Lindner. Hannes Lindner sees Nils Bartsch in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Nils Bartsch flicks a high pass forward. Anton Kaiser controls it well on his chest. Anton Kaiser lofts in a cross ball towards Kevin Lindemann. Kevin Lindemann flicks the ball with his head. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. FSV Mainz 05 appear unchanged since the first half. FC Nürnberg also appear unchanged since the first half. The FSV Mainz 05 players look more relaxed than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
The whistle blows and FSV Mainz 05 get the second half underway!
47.50
Dion Fletcher kicks a strong pass forward to Ross Tiler. Ross Tiler knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jakob Kirschner.
51.21
Nils Bartsch plays the ball forward to Kevin Lindemann. Kevin Lindemann shoots from 20 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
57.24
Louis De Vogt barges into Jakob Kirschner. The referee calls over Louis De Vogt and warns him to calm down! Jakob Kirschner stretches but gets up unharmed.
60.51
FC Nürnberg have made a substitution with Albrecht Schnoor replacing Maximilian Niedermayr .
63.41
Terry Bishop flicks a high pass forward. Dion Fletcher collects the pass. Dion Fletcher flicks a high ball forward to Robert Van Fessem who takes it down. Robert Van Fessem knocks in a cross ball towards Frederico Molowny. Frederico Molowny finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it's a lousy effort!
65.23
Hannes Lindner passes the ball forward to Arno Gelb. Arno Gelb lofts in a cross ball towards Jakob Kirschner. Terry Bishop barges into Jakob Kirschner. Jakob Kirschner appeals for a penalty! No!! Unbelievable!!
67.10
Jean-Luc Gaillot sees Frederico Molowny in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Frederico Molowny knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Hannes Lindner.
69.47
Torsten Polheim knocks the ball to his team mate, Ross Tiler. Ross Tiler darts forward. Ross Tiler knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Anton Müller.
71.06
Dion Fletcher runs straight at the opposition's defence. Dion Fletcher whips in a cross ball towards Frederico Molowny. Frederico Molowny connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!! That brings them level!
78.19
Nils Bartsch deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Sven Busse. Sven Busse shoots from distance but it flies well off target!
79.28
Jordi Jongen catches Arno Gelb on the ankles. The referee brings Jordi Jongen to one side and gives him a warning! Arno Gelb hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
85.48
Dion Fletcher makes a probing pass to Robert Van Fessem. Robert Van Fessem knocks in a cross ball towards Dion Fletcher. Dion Fletcher finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 1 vs 1
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 1 vs 4
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 3 vs 4
Offsides
Offsides: 0 vs 0
Fouls
Fouls: 2 vs 1
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 0
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 49.4117647058824 vs 50.5882352941176
Play Area
Home team third: 27.06%, Midfield: 44.71%, Away team third: 28.24%


Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Nils Bartsch of FC Nürnberg

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
7
2. Louis De Vogt (DEF)
5
3. Terry Bishop (DEF)
6
4. Jordi Jongen (DEF)
6
6
6. Dion Fletcher (MID)
8
8. Ross Tiler (MID)
6
10. Benito Barone (ATT)
6

12. Tomas Muzzi (DEF)
0
13. Mick Marsden (MID)
0
14. Alfred Ramé (DEF)
0

3. Anton Müller (DEF)
6
6
6
6. Anton Kaiser (MID)
7
7. Nils Bartsch (MID)
9
7
7
10. Sven Busse (ATT)
6
11. Arno Gelb (ATT)
6

6
13. Linus Schramm (MID)
0
14. Stefan Breitner (ATT)
0