Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Frankenstadion where FC Nürnberg play host to SV Werder Bremen. A crowd of 18,812 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both FC Nürnberg and SV Werder Bremen are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Steffen Busse.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both FC Nürnberg and SV Werder Bremen are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Steffen Busse.
0.00
0-0FC Nürnberg kick off!
2.35
0-0Colin Dalglish flicks a high pass forward. Sebastien Boumnijel easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Sebastien Boumnijel shoots from 20 yards but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
9.07
0-0Sebastien Boumnijel catches Nicolas Buchwald on the ankles. Sebastien Boumnijel is warned by the referee! Nicolas Buchwald hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
15.05
0-0Jakob Wendel threads a neat ball through to Stefan Breitner. Stefan Breitner shoots from long range. The keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
18.19
Nico Kneissl darts forward. Nico Kneissl makes a probing pass between the defence to Chris Hughes. Chris Hughes muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. It curls slightly but Vincenzo Haller manages to gather it easily.
20.18
Nico Kneissl makes a run forward as Rafael Teixeira takes the throw-in. Nico Kneissl skillfully chests the ball down. Nico Kneissl controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nicolas Pichichi. Nicolas Pichichi lofts in a cross ball towards Nico Kneissl. Nico Kneissl is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it rises well off target!
22.07
0-0With great vision, Kevin Littbarski plays the ball forward to Chris Hughes. Chris Hughes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
24.03
Richard Davies flicks a high ball forward to Linus Schramm who takes it down. Linus Schramm knocks the ball to his team mate, Sven Busse. Sven Busse knocks in a cross ball towards Jakob Wendel. Jakob Wendel makes a convincing header. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Superb keeping!
27.04
Richard Davies takes a quick throw-in. Samuel Suggs hits a low pass to Richard Davies. Richard Davies flicks a high ball forward to Stefan Breitner who takes it down. Stefan Breitner whips in a cross ball towards Sven Busse. Sven Busse finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it rises well off target!
38.55
Kevin Littbarski hits a low pass to Sebastien Boumnijel. Sebastien Boumnijel knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
39.26
Pascal Birkwald surges forward with the ball. Pascal Birkwald knocks the ball to his team mate, Stefan Breitner. Stefan Breitner takes a shot at goal. Lennart Sparwasser effortlessly gets down and covers it.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Nürnberg appear unchanged since the first half. SV Werder Bremen also appear unchanged since the first half. Both teams look fired up and appear much more hungry than they were previously.
45.00
SV Werder Bremen kick off!
47.32
1-0Samuel Suggs darts forward. Samuel Suggs flicks a high pass forward to Sven Busse who brings the ball under control. Sven Busse whips in a cross ball towards Arno Gelb. Arno Gelb outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
51.52
Colin Dalglish hits a low pass to Chris Hughes. Chris Hughes shoots from long range. Wonderful reactions from Vincenzo Haller keeps it out!
53.33
1-0Richard Davies barges into Rafael Teixeira. Richard Davies is shown the yellow card! Rafael Teixeira runs off the knock.
60.42
Linus Schramm kicks a strong pass forward to Pascal Birkwald. Pascal Birkwald makes an attacking run forward. Pascal Birkwald lofts in a cross ball towards Sven Busse. Sven Busse makes a looping header on goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Lennart Sparwasser with no chance!! Goal for FC Nürnberg!
62.42
2-0FC Nürnberg have made 2 substitutions with Thomas Wallner replacing Richard Davies and Simon Bierhoff replacing Stefan Breitner .
65.16
Jakob Wendel makes a probing pass to Simon Bierhoff. Simon Bierhoff shoots from 20 yards but Lennart Sparwasser is on top of it.
66.11
2-0Rafael Teixeira knocks the ball to his team mate, Sebastien Boumnijel. Sebastien Boumnijel passes the ball forward but Chris Hughes is offside!
69.37
Jakob Wendel makes a simple pass to Simon Bierhoff. Simon Bierhoff knocks in a cross ball towards Arno Gelb. With a superhuman jump, Arno Gelb connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Lennart Sparwasser punches it away to safety.
72.39
Pascal Birkwald laces a through ball forward to Sven Busse. Sven Busse whips in a cross ball towards Arno Gelb. With a superhuman jump, Arno Gelb connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
75.40
Gerhard Hollmer knocks the ball to his team mate, Jakob Wendel. Jakob Wendel kicks a strong pass forward to Linus Schramm. Linus Schramm tries a spectacular long range effort but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
77.57
SV Werder Bremen have made 2 substitutions with Alexander Ahrens replacing Nico Kneissl and Uwe Sparwasser replacing Kevin Littbarski .
78.64
3-0Pascal Birkwald kicks a strong pass forward to Arno Gelb. Arno Gelb cuts inside the box! Arno Gelb muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it is deflected wide by Juan-Carlos Vazquez.
80.24
3-0Corner kick to FC Nürnberg. Jakob Wendel plays it short to Linus Schramm. Linus Schramm heads the ball, flicking it across the into the box. Lennart Sparwasser punches the ball out of the danger area!
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
| Arno Gelb 47, 72 Sven Busse 60 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Vincenzo Haller (GK)
6
2. Samuel Suggs (DEF)
6
3. Richard Davies (DEF)
6
4. Nicolas Buchwald (DEF)
6
5. Gerhard Hollmer (DEF)
6
6. Linus Schramm (MID)
6
7. Pascal Birkwald (MID)
8
8. Jakob Wendel (MID)
7
9. Stefan Breitner (ATT)
6
10. Sven Busse (ATT)
9
11. Arno Gelb (ATT)
9
12. Thomas Wallner (DEF)
6
13. Anton Kaiser (MID)
0
14. Simon Bierhoff (ATT)
6
1. Lennart Sparwasser (GK)
7
2. Alexander Sanchez (DEF)
6
3. Michel Ten Hag (DEF)
6
4. Juan-Carlos Vazquez (DEF)
6
5. Colin Dalglish (DEF)
6
6. Nico Kneissl (MID)
6
7. Rafael Teixeira (MID)
6
8. Kevin Littbarski (MID)
6
9. Chris Hughes (ATT)
6
10. Nicolas Pichichi (ATT)
6
11. Sebastien Boumnijel (ATT)
5
12. Leon Sparwasser (DEF)
0
13. Alexander Ahrens (DEF)
6
14. Uwe Sparwasser (MID)
6