Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
Snow falls gently from the overcast sky here at Schuco-Arena where DSC Arminia Bielefeld play host to Borussia Mönchengladbach . A crowd of 8,456 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
DSC Arminia Bielefeld are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Borussia Mönchengladbach appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Angelo Ganci.
The pitch is in poor condition.
DSC Arminia Bielefeld are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Borussia Mönchengladbach appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Angelo Ganci.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Borussia Mönchengladbach get the match underway!
4.34
0-0Vasco Semedo makes a probing pass to Hannes Klinsmann. Hannes Klinsmann knocks in a cross ball towards Arno Morlock. Arno Morlock whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but Eduardo Romero blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
10.50
0-0Vasco Semedo makes a simple pass to Said Jongen. Said Jongen knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Eduardo Romero.
14.03
0-0Sven Hitzlsperger knocks the ball forward to Matthias Hollmer. Matthias Hollmer flicks a high ball forward to Said Jongen who takes it down. Said Jongen runs straight at the defence! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Said Jongen provides some space. He curls a shot at goal but it slams into the crowd!
15.33
0-0Matthias Hollmer flicks the ball to his team mate, Said Jongen. Said Jongen shoots from outside the area. Fantastic reaction save from Johann Bagayoko!
16.27
Ricardo Herrero deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Martin Garcia. Martin Garcia knocks the ball forward, putting Colin Higginbotham through on goal. Colin Higginbotham makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Arno Knapp gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
18.46
0-0Ricardo Herrero surges forward with the ball. Ricardo Herrero passes the ball forward to Tomas Fernandes. Giuliano Lucarelli clumsily knocks into Tomas Fernandes. Tomas Fernandes appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
20.49
0-1Colin Higginbotham makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nils Wieland. Nils Wieland hits a low pass to Tomas Fernandes. Some good footwork from Tomas Fernandes provides some space. He shoots at goal. It's there!! Arno Knapp has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
24.21
Bakary Birkwald controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Hannes Klinsmann. Hannes Klinsmann controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. DSC Arminia Bielefeld are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
26.11
With great vision, Ricardo Herrero plays the ball forward to Tomas Fernandes. Tomas Fernandes whips in a cross ball towards Martin Garcia. Martin Garcia directs the ball goalwards with his head but it flies just off target!
27.39
Bakary Birkwald makes a strong solo run forward. Bakary Birkwald deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Hannes Klinsmann. Hannes Klinsmann knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Eduardo Romero.
44.38
Matthias Hollmer controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Hannes Klinsmann. Hannes Klinsmann tries a spectacular long range effort but he balloons it over the crossbar!
45.00
0-1DSC Arminia Bielefeld are keeping most of the possession.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. DSC Arminia Bielefeld appear unchanged since the first half. Borussia Mönchengladbach also appear unchanged since the first half. The DSC Arminia Bielefeld players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
DSC Arminia Bielefeld kick off!
53.19
Giuliano Lucarelli kicks a strong pass forward to Vasco Semedo. Seeing a gap ahead, Vasco Semedo plays the ball forward to Hannes Klinsmann. Hannes Klinsmann tries a spectacular long range effort but Johann Bagayoko reads it well. Fabulous stop!
54.53
Seeing Giuliano Lucarelli's attacking run, Arno Morlock quickly throws the ball into his path. Giuliano Lucarelli threads a neat ball through to Hannes Klinsmann. Hannes Klinsmann shoots from outside the area. The keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
55.45
Martin Bierhoff flicks a high pass forward. Martin Garcia collects the pass. Martin Garcia knocks in a cross ball towards Martin Bierhoff. Martin Bierhoff rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it's a woeful effort!
59.18
Martin Bierhoff takes it forward alone. Martin Bierhoff makes a simple pass, allowing Martin Garcia to run into the box. Martin Garcia cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it is shockingly off target!
61.48
0-1Said Jongen comes in with a late challenge on Paul Frieser. The referee warns Said Jongen to calm down! Paul Frieser grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
72.53
Simon Zimmermann flicks the ball to his team mate, Vasco Semedo. Vasco Semedo knocks in a cross ball towards Said Jongen. Said Jongen rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
73.03
Vasco Semedo flicks a high ball forward to Arno Morlock who takes it down. Arno Morlock shoots from outside the area. Johann Bagayoko gets down and covers it.
75.26
0-1Eduardo Romero catches Hannes Klinsmann on the ankles. The referee brings Eduardo Romero to one side and gives him a warning! Hannes Klinsmann runs off the knock.
77.02
0-1Borussia Mönchengladbach have made a substitution with Jonas Breitner replacing Paul Frieser .
79.49
Ricardo Herrero makes a probing pass to Colin Higginbotham. Colin Higginbotham shoots from distance but it flies just off target!
85.55
Showing composure, Sven Hitzlsperger plays the ball forward to Hannes Klinsmann. Hannes Klinsmann runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Hannes Klinsmann sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It curls slightly but Johann Bagayoko manages to gather it comfortably.
89.58
Simon Zimmermann pushes mid-way up the pitch. Simon Zimmermann flicks a high pass forward. Hannes Klinsmann controls it well on his chest. Hannes Klinsmann shoots from outside the area. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Superb keeping!
90.00
Without breaking stride, Matthias Hollmer plays the ball forward to Hannes Klinsmann. Hannes Klinsmann shoots from 25 yards. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
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
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Hannes Klinsmann of DSC Arminia Bielefeld |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Arno Knapp (GK)
6
2. Giuliano Lucarelli (DEF)
6
3. Simon Zimmermann (DEF)
6
4. Bakary Birkwald (DEF)
7
5. Sven Hitzlsperger (DEF)
6
6. Arno Morlock (MID)
6
7. Matthias Hollmer (MID)
7
8. Vasco Semedo (MID)
7
9. Thomas Schröder (MID)
6
10. Hannes Klinsmann (ATT)
9
11. Said Jongen (ATT)
6
12. Steffen Rahn (ATT)
0
13. Florian Eder (ATT)
0
14. Mark Di Dio (ATT)
0
1. Johann Bagayoko (GK)
9
2. Eduardo Romero (DEF)
6
3. Geoffroy Mercier (DEF)
6
4. Paul Frieser (DEF)
6
5. Nils Wieland (MID)
6
6. Ricardo Herrero (MID)
7
7. Colin Higginbotham (MID)
6
8. Jan Netzer (MID)
6
9. Martin Bierhoff (ATT)
6
10. Tomas Fernandes (ATT)
8
11. Martin Garcia (ATT)
6
12. Jonas Breitner (ATT)
6
13. Torsten Jahn (MID)
0
14. Nico Nordwald (DEF)
0