Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Weserstadion where SV Werder Bremen play host to Rot-Weiss Oberhausen. A crowd of 18,818 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both SV Werder Bremen and Rot-Weiss Oberhausen are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Florian Gerlach.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both SV Werder Bremen and Rot-Weiss Oberhausen are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Florian Gerlach.
0.00
0-0SV Werder Bremen kick off!
3.16
0-0Uwe Kuzorra threads a neat ball through to Eddie Wallwork. Eddie Wallwork sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Lennart Sparwasser easily smothers it!
4.26
0-0Michel Ten Hag flicks a high pass forward to Rafael Teixeira who brings the ball under control. Rafael Teixeira kicks a strong pass forward to Kevin Littbarski. Kevin Littbarski plays a scrappy one-two with Edmundo Caminero and advances towards the goal... Kevin Littbarski strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
8.18
Michel Ten Hag pushes mid-way up the pitch. Michel Ten Hag deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Chris Hughes. Chris Hughes sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
9.41
0-0Kevin Littbarski kicks a strong pass forward to Edmundo Caminero. Edmundo Caminero knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by David Engels.
14.57
0-1Neil Prior flicks a high pass forward to David Engels who brings the ball under control. David Engels lofts in a cross ball towards Carl Davies. Carl Davies outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
21.18
Rafael Teixeira flicks a high pass forward. Kevin Littbarski controls it well on his chest. Kevin Littbarski knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Vincenzo Jahn who gathers it comfortably.
27.07
0-1Chris Hughes clumsily knocks into Arno Schrader. The referee calls over Chris Hughes and shows him a yellow card! Arno Schrader grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
32.31
Uwe Kuzorra makes a simple pass to Carl Davies. Carl Davies shoots from long range but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
33.00
0-1Alexander Sanchez pushes up the pitch. Alexander Sanchez plays the ball forward to Rafael Teixeira. Rafael Teixeira cuts inside the box! David Nordwald catches Rafael Teixeira on the ankles. That's got to be a penalty! Yes!!
33.00
0-1The referee points to the spot..
34.30
Nicolas Pichichi takes a cautious run up. The keeper has read the penalty correctly. He gets his fingers to it, but the shot is too strong and edges inside the post. Goal!
39.23
Arno Schrader flicks a high pass forward to Uwe Kuzorra who brings the ball under control. Uwe Kuzorra passes the ball forward to Kevin Beck. Kevin Beck knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Lennart Sparwasser who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. SV Werder Bremen have changed their lineup with Nico Kneissl replacing Uwe Sparwasser. Rot-Weiss Oberhausen appear unchanged since the first half. The Rot-Weiss Oberhausen players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The second half starts with Rot-Weiss Oberhausen kicking off!
48.12
Neil Prior makes a probing pass to Kevin Beck. Kevin Beck flicks a high pass forward. Carl Davies controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Carl Davies rockets a shot on goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
51.50
David Engels runs straight at the opposition's defence. David Engels shoots from long range but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
53.43
Michel Ten Hag threads a neat ball through to Nico Kneissl. Nico Kneissl knocks the ball forward to Kevin Littbarski. Kevin Littbarski lofts in a cross ball towards Nico Kneissl. Nico Kneissl connects with a diving header. Vincenzo Jahn picks it out of the air!
55.29
David Engels flicks a high ball forward to Carl Davies who takes it down. Carl Davies lofts in a cross ball towards David Engels. David Engels is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
60.21
1-2SV Werder Bremen have made 2 substitutions with Colin Dalglish replacing Leon Sparwasser and Steffen Riemann replacing Edmundo Caminero .
63.42
Nico Kneissl controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nicolas Pichichi. Nicolas Pichichi plays a quick one-two with Kevin Littbarski and rushes in on goal... Nicolas Pichichi muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
66.02
Kevin Littbarski receives the ball from a throw-in from Rafael Teixeira. Kevin Littbarski flicks a high ball forward to Steffen Riemann who takes it down. Steffen Riemann knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
69.21
1-2Alexander Sanchez chips the ball to his team mate, Juan-Carlos Vazquez. Juan-Carlos Vazquez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Chris Hughes. Chris Hughes lofts in a cross ball towards Nico Kneissl. Nico Kneissl flicks the ball with his head. The ball strikes Arno Schrader's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
70.27
1-2Rafael Teixeira takes the corner, swinging a high ball in towards the far post. Vincenzo Jahn drops low and scoops up the ball.
71.39
Eddie Wallwork knocks the ball to his team mate, Kevin Beck. Kevin Beck knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
73.40
Rafael Teixeira flicks a high pass forward. Chris Hughes controls it well on his chest. Chris Hughes shoots from 20 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
75.07
1-2Nico Kneissl chips the ball to his team mate, Steffen Riemann. Steffen Riemann passes the ball forward but Chris Hughes is offside!
77.12
Rot-Weiss Oberhausen have made a substitution with Simon Babbel replacing Arno Schrader .
78.19
Simon Babbel sweeps the ball up the wings. Kevin Beck knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Juan-Carlos Vazquez.
79.04
Steffen Riemann flicks the ball to his team mate, Chris Hughes. Chris Hughes lofts in a cross ball towards Kevin Littbarski. Kevin Littbarski rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
84.29
Neil Prior makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Uwe Kuzorra. Uwe Kuzorra whips in a cross ball towards Carl Davies. Carl Davies shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
87.58
David Engels makes an attacking run forward. David Engels shoots from 20 yards but Lennart Sparwasser reads it well. Fabulous stop!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Nicolas Pichichi 34 (p) Kevin Littbarski 79 | Carl Davies 15 David Engels 55 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to David Engels of Rot-Weiss Oberhausen |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Lennart Sparwasser (GK)
6
2. Juan-Carlos Vazquez (DEF)
6
3. Alexander Sanchez (DEF)
6
4. Michel Ten Hag (DEF)
7
5. Leon Sparwasser (DEF)
6
6. Uwe Sparwasser (MID)
6
7. Rafael Teixeira (MID)
7
8. Kevin Littbarski (MID)
9
9. Nicolas Pichichi (ATT)
6
10. Edmundo Caminero (ATT)
6
11. Chris Hughes (ATT)
6
12. Colin Dalglish (DEF)
6
13. Nico Kneissl (MID)
6
14. Steffen Riemann (ATT)
6
1. Vincenzo Jahn (GK)
7
2. Billy Morrison (DEF)
6
3. Demetrius Cascini (DEF)
6
4. David Nordwald (DEF)
6
5. Arno Schrader (DEF)
6
6. Uwe Kuzorra (MID)
6
7. Neil Prior (MID)
7
8. David Engels (MID)
9
9. Eddie Wallwork (ATT)
6
10. Kevin Beck (ATT)
6
11. Carl Davies (ATT)
8
12. Torsten Matthäus (ATT)
0
13. Erik Van Gobbel (MID)
0
14. Simon Babbel (MID)
6