Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Stadion am Bruchweg where FSV Mainz 05 play Dundee United in this friendly game. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FSV Mainz 05 are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Dundee United appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FSV Mainz 05 are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Dundee United appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0FSV Mainz 05 kick off and get the first half underway!
2.10
0-0Garry Rae takes it forward alone. With great vision, Garry Rae plays the ball forward to Paul Dalglish. Paul Dalglish tries a spectacular long range effort. Solid save from Nikolas Janes.
4.40
0-0Jean-Philippe Javary flicks a high ball forward to Paul Backes who takes it down. Paul Backes makes a probing pass to Noel Terry but he's offside!
8.29
0-1Damian Devineau gives the ball a hefty kick upfield. Daniele Moore knocks in a cross ball towards Guido Guana. Guido Guana heads the ball goalwards. The ball takes a deflection leaving Nikolas Janes with no chance!! Goal for Dundee United!
15.18
0-1Paul Dalglish chips the ball to his team mate, Jean-Philippe Jeunechamp. Jean-Philippe Jeunechamp knocks in a cross ball towards Callum Hendry. Callum Hendry gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it flies wide!
18.39
Paul Dalglish deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Daniele Moore. Daniele Moore tries a spectacular long range effort. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
22.12
Alfred Ramé chips the ball to his team mate, Paul Backes. Paul Backes threads a neat ball through to Patricio Guerrero Lopez. Patricio Guerrero Lopez controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. He makes it look easy!
28.48
Scott Power flicks a high pass forward. Daniele Moore controls it well on his chest. Daniele Moore sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Magnificent save by Nikolas Janes!
30.30
With great vision, Damian Devineau plays the ball forward to Steffen Laudrup. Steffen Laudrup runs straight at the opposition's defence. Steffen Laudrup knocks in a cross ball towards Jean-Philippe Jeunechamp. Jean-Philippe Jeunechamp makes a convincing header but it's a woeful effort!
36.32
0-1Paul Dalglish knocks the ball to his team mate, Callum Hendry. Callum Hendry knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Nikolas Janes who gathers it comfortably.
39.49
Nicolas Müller pushes mid-way up the pitch. Nicolas Müller threads the ball through to Uwe Masur. Uwe Masur edges inside the box! Uwe Masur shoots from just inside the box but Alex Hendry is on top of it.
40.05
0-1Jean-Philippe Javary barges into Paul Dalglish. The referee calls over Jean-Philippe Javary and shows him a yellow card! Paul Dalglish stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. FSV Mainz 05 appear unchanged since the first half. Dundee United also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Dundee United kick off the second half!
48.24
Djimi Doumeng surges forward with the ball. Djimi Doumeng lofts in a cross ball towards Callum Hendry. Callum Hendry knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Great keeping!
60.41
Paul Dalglish knocks the ball to his team mate, Callum Hendry. Callum Hendry knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Nikolas Janes who gathers it comfortably.
63.27
Nicolas Müller surges forward with the ball. With imagination, Nicolas Müller plays the ball forward to Uwe Masur. Uwe Masur lofts in a cross ball towards Noel Terry. Noel Terry is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The keeper is on top of it. Nice save!
66.10
Paul Dalglish makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Scott Power. Scott Power lofts in a cross ball towards Guido Guana. Guido Guana knocks the ball goalwards with his head but somehow Nikolas Janes manages to keep it out.
77.48
0-1Dundee United have made a substitution with David Gemmell replacing Garry Rae .
79.50
Daniele Moore flicks the ball to his team mate, Scott Power. Scott Power chips the ball to his team mate, Guido Guana. Guido Guana knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
81.42
Damian Devineau deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Guido Guana. Guido Guana whips in a cross ball towards Paul Dalglish. Paul Dalglish outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it is tipped over by Nikolas Janes.
82.19
It's a corner kick. Djimi Doumeng loops the ball in to towards the near post. Paul Dalglish tries a spectacular strike. Nikolas Janes easily picks it out of the air!
83.12
0-1Paul Dalglish threads a neat ball through to Jean-Philippe Jeunechamp. Jean-Philippe Jeunechamp knocks in a cross ball towards Guido Guana. Guido Guana makes a deft header. The ball strikes Alfred Ramé's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
84.15
0-1It's a corner kick. Djimi Doumeng kicks a low ball in to towards the near post. Alfred Ramé gets to the ball and kicks it upfield to safety.
87.55
Karim Brocard sees a break and surges forward. Karim Brocard controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Alex Hendry effortlessly smothers it!
89.04
0-1Jean-Philippe Javary flicks a high pass forward. Uwe Masur controls it well on his chest. Uwe Masur plays a one-two with Jean-Philippe Javary and rushes in on goal... Damian Devineau clumsily knocks into Uwe Masur. Uwe Masur appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
90.00
Daniele Moore kicks a strong pass forward to Callum Hendry. Callum Hendry shoots from 25 yards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
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. Nikolas Janes (GK)
9
2. Chris Riggott (DEF)
6
3. Vincenzo Kuzorra (DEF)
6
4. Alfred Ramé (DEF)
7
5. Nicolas Müller (DEF)
7
6. Jean-Philippe Javary (MID)
5
7. Karim Brocard (MID)
6
8. Paul Backes (MID)
6
9. Noel Terry (ATT)
6
10. Patricio Guerrero Lopez (ATT)
6
11. Uwe Masur (ATT)
7
12. Steed Cabezas (DEF)
0
13. Gaspar Quaresma (MID)
0
14. Malte Ziegler (MID)
0
1. Alex Hendry (GK)
8
2. Garry Rae (DEF)
6
3. Steffen Laudrup (DEF)
6
4. Damian Devineau (DEF)
7
5. Scott Power (MID)
6
6. Daniele Moore (MID)
8
7. Paul Dalglish (MID)
8
8. Djimi Doumeng (MID)
6
9. Guido Guana (ATT)
8
10. Jean-Philippe Jeunechamp (ATT)
6
11. Callum Hendry (ATT)
6
12. David Gemmell (DEF)
6
13. Arno Rummenigge (MID)
0
14. Mauricio Jimenez (ATT)
0