Match Report
| FC Nürnberg | FC Nürnberg |  |  | VfB Stuttgart | VfB Stuttgart | ||||||||||||||||
| Ian Mortimer | Ian Mortimer | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Richardur Stefánsson | R. Stefánsson |  | 71 | G |  | 1 | | G | 64 |  | Zoltan Desailly | Z. Desailly | |||||||||
| Noah Schramm | N. Schramm |  | 74 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 70 | | Luis Luccin | L. Luccin | |||||||||
| Sebastian Döring | S. Döring | | 77 | D | | 3 | | D | 68 |  | Harvey Whelan | H. Whelan | |||||||||
| Mervin Kitson | M. Kitson | | 71 | D | | 4 | | D | 61 | | Stefan Schulze | S. Schulze | |||||||||
| Manuel Duran | M. Duran |  | 72 | M | | 5 | | D | 51 |  | Luis Fernandes | L. Fernandes | |||||||||
| Sven Arendt | S. Arendt | | 75 | M | | 6 | | M | 64 | | Eric Hanke | E. Hanke | |||||||||
| Roger de Haan | R. de Haan |  | 70 | M | | 7 | | M | 64 | | Paul Raff | P. Raff | |||||||||
| João Pedro Pele | J. Pele |  | 81 | M | | 8 | | M | 63 | | Cristiano Ferreira | C. Ferreira | |||||||||
| Jose Javier Suarez | J. Suarez |  | 73 | A | | 9 | | A | 86 | | Marc Sparwasser | M. Sparwasser | |||||||||
| Sean Traynor | S. Traynor |  | 76 | A | | 10 | | A | 69 |  | Adriano Percassi | A. Percassi | |||||||||
| Nicolas Emmerlich | N. Emmerlich | | 78 | A | | 11 | | A | 68 | | Florian Molinier | F. Molinier | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Frankenstadion where FC Nürnberg play host to VfB Stuttgart. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
FC Nürnberg are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while VfB Stuttgart appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
FC Nürnberg are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while VfB Stuttgart appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0FC Nürnberg kick off!
4.21
0-0Noah Schramm makes a simple pass to Roger de Haan. Roger de Haan controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jose Javier Suarez. Jose Javier Suarez plays a perfect one-two with Nicolas Emmerlich and rushes in on goal... Jose Javier Suarez makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
6.05
0-0Paul Raff deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Adriano Percassi. Adriano Percassi controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Richardur Stefánsson easily smothers it!
10.32
Sven Arendt makes a simple pass to Sean Traynor. Sean Traynor controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but somehow Zoltan Desailly manages to keep it out.
12.02
Mervin Kitson sees space and advances. Mervin Kitson flicks the ball to his team mate, Nicolas Emmerlich. Nicolas Emmerlich tries a spectacular long range effort. Zoltan Desailly easily smothers it.
18.53
0-0Cristiano Ferreira comes in with a late challenge on Sven Arendt. The referee calls over Cristiano Ferreira and warns him to calm down! Sven Arendt grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
21.24
Sven Arendt controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Sean Traynor. Sean Traynor whips in a cross ball towards Jose Javier Suarez. Jose Javier Suarez connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
22.32
Mervin Kitson threads the ball through to Roger de Haan. Roger de Haan makes a simple pass to Jose Javier Suarez. Jose Javier Suarez sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It curls slightly but Zoltan Desailly manages to gather it comfortably.
24.38
Roger de Haan makes a probing pass to Sean Traynor. Sean Traynor shoots from 25 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
27.24
Noah Schramm passes the ball forward to Sven Arendt. Sven Arendt controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nicolas Emmerlich. Nicolas Emmerlich controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is tipped over by Zoltan Desailly.
28.17
1-0Roger de Haan makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nicolas Emmerlich. Nicolas Emmerlich goes all the way! Nicolas Emmerlich shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
33.23
1-0Sean Traynor hacks Stefan Schulze from behind! Sean Traynor is warned by the referee! Stefan Schulze hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
34.16
1-0Sebastian Döring deftly passes the ball to his team mate, João Pedro Pele. João Pedro Pele threads the ball through to Nicolas Emmerlich. Nicolas Emmerlich threads the ball through to Jose Javier Suarez but he's offside!
36.49
Roger de Haan makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Sean Traynor. Sean Traynor whips in a cross ball towards Nicolas Emmerlich. Nicolas Emmerlich connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Zoltan Desailly manages to gather it comfortably.
38.44
1-0Eric Hanke kicks a strong pass forward to Marc Sparwasser. Marc Sparwasser knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
40.08
Mervin Kitson sees space and advances. Mervin Kitson kicks a strong pass forward to Nicolas Emmerlich. Nicolas Emmerlich goes all the way! Nicolas Emmerlich tries a spectacular strike. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
45.00
Roger de Haan advances with the ball. Roger de Haan flicks the ball to his team mate, Nicolas Emmerlich. Nicolas Emmerlich tries a spectacular strike. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
45.00
VfB Stuttgart kick off and get the second half underway!
57.30
Noah Schramm knocks the ball to his team mate, Sven Arendt. Sven Arendt sees space and advances. Sven Arendt goes all the way! Sven Arendt cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Sven Arendt scores for FC Nürnberg!!
63.39
Sebastian Döring passes the ball forward to João Pedro Pele. João Pedro Pele threads the ball through to Jose Javier Suarez. Jose Javier Suarez sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It curls slightly but Zoltan Desailly manages to gather it comfortably.
65.19
Luis Fernandes makes a probing pass to Paul Raff. Paul Raff controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Florian Molinier. Florian Molinier knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Mervin Kitson.
69.40
Roger de Haan makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Sean Traynor. Sean Traynor plays a perfect one-two with Jose Javier Suarez and rushes in on goal... Sean Traynor shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it is tipped over by Zoltan Desailly.
72.43
Noah Schramm threads the ball through to Manuel Duran. Manuel Duran makes a beautiful solo run. Manuel Duran knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Luis Fernandes.
89.30
Stefan Schulze makes a simple pass to Eric Hanke. Eric Hanke makes a probing pass to Florian Molinier. Florian Molinier sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
90.00
Sven Arendt sees a break and surges forward. Sven Arendt knocks in a cross ball towards Jose Javier Suarez. Jose Javier Suarez connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's there!! Zoltan Desailly has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
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
| Nicolas Emmerlich 28, 40, 45 Sven Arendt 57 Jose Javier Suarez 90 |