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Match Report

Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Frankenstadion where FC Nürnberg play host to RB Leipzig. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
FC Nürnberg are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while RB Leipzig appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.


0.00
FC Nürnberg get the match underway!
6.47
Jakob Berg deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Oscar Campos. Oscar Campos lofts in a cross ball towards Ger Dekker. Ger Dekker heads the ball goalwards. Richardur Stefánsson easily picks it out of the air!
8.41
Lars Overath advances with the ball. Lars Overath threads the ball through to Marcel Walter. Marcel Walter goes all the way! Marcel Walter takes a shot at goal but somehow Richardur Stefánsson manages to keep it out.
9.25
Sebastian Döring threads the ball through to Philipp Thiele. Philipp Thiele flicks the ball to his team mate, Armin Erler. Armin Erler plays a perfect one-two with Sean Traynor and rushes in on goal... Armin Erler rockets a shot on goal but somehow David Erler manages to keep it out.
16.28
Noah Schramm makes a beautiful pass to the feet of João Pedro Pele. João Pedro Pele chips the ball to his team mate, Armin Erler. Armin Erler shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
18.58
Noah Schramm kicks a strong pass forward to Jose Castro. Jose Castro makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Armin Erler. Armin Erler plays a perfect one-two with Sean Traynor and rushes in on goal... Armin Erler takes a shot at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
20.25
Jose Castro deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Armin Erler. Armin Erler tries a spectacular long range effort but David Erler is on top of it.
21.06
Marcel Walter comes in with a late challenge on Sebastian Döring. Marcel Walter is given a warning by the referee! Sebastian Döring grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
24.35
João Pedro Pele barges into Paul Eilts. The referee calls over João Pedro Pele and warns him to calm down! Paul Eilts hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
26.05
Jakob Berg flicks the ball to his team mate, Marcel Walter. Marcel Walter lofts in a cross ball towards Ger Dekker. Ger Dekker is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Richardur Stefánsson easily picks it out of the air!
28.56
João Pedro Pele makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Armin Erler. Armin Erler goes all the way! Armin Erler makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball comes in low, but David Erler easily smothers it!
30.43
Paul Eilts deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Marcel Walter. Marcel Walter sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is miles over!
32.51
Paul Eilts threads the ball through to Ger Dekker. Ger Dekker knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Richardur Stefánsson who gathers it comfortably.
38.40
Lars Overath controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, David Götz. David Götz controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ger Dekker. Ger Dekker knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Lucas Montaño.
39.33
Lucas Montaño comes in with a late challenge on Marcel Walter. The referee calls over Lucas Montaño and warns him to calm down! Marcel Walter stretches but gets up unharmed.
40.40
Jakob Berg knocks the ball to his team mate, Ger Dekker. Ger Dekker knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
42.37
Christopher Grot surges forward with the ball. Christopher Grot sees space and advances. Christopher Grot finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
44.00
Sebastian Döring chips the ball to his team mate, Jose Castro. Jose Castro flicks the ball to his team mate, Sean Traynor. Sean Traynor sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but David Erler easily smothers it!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half


45.00
The whistle blows and RB Leipzig kick off!
48.28
Jakob Berg controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Marcel Walter. Marcel Walter tries a spectacular long range effort but it curls horrendously wide!
51.26
David Geis surges forward with the ball. David Geis makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ger Dekker. Ger Dekker lofts in a cross ball towards Oscar Campos. Oscar Campos powers a header at goal. Magnificent save by Richardur Stefánsson!
53.01
Roger de Haan chips the ball to his team mate, Nicolas Emmerlich. Nicolas Emmerlich goes all the way! Nicolas Emmerlich tries a spectacular strike. The ball comes in low, but David Erler easily smothers it!
54.41
Lars Overath flicks the ball to his team mate, David Götz. David Götz knocks the ball forward to Oscar Campos. Oscar Campos finds some space and shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
57.08
David Götz passes the ball forward to Oscar Campos. Oscar Campos knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Noah Schramm.
63.07
Paul Eilts makes a probing pass to Marcel Walter. Marcel Walter knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
66.28
Jose Castro flicks the ball to his team mate, Sean Traynor. Sean Traynor plays a perfect one-two with Nicolas Emmerlich and rushes in on goal... Sean Traynor shows great control and tries a shot on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
73.24
Jakob Berg takes it forward alone. Jakob Berg shoots from outside the area but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
75.36
David Götz threads the ball through to Marcel Walter. Marcel Walter finds some space and shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
81.51
David Götz passes the ball forward to Marcel Walter. Marcel Walter whips in a cross ball towards Ger Dekker. Ger Dekker flicks the ball with his head. Richardur Stefánsson easily smothers it.
84.32
Paul Eilts knocks the ball forward to Oscar Campos. Oscar Campos lofts in a cross ball towards Marcel Walter. Marcel Walter flicks the ball with his head but it is miles over!
85.07
João Pedro Pele chips the ball to his team mate, Sean Traynor. Sean Traynor controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nicolas Emmerlich. Nicolas Emmerlich makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
89.33
Lucas Montaño makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jose Castro. Jose Castro passes the ball forward to Sean Traynor. Sean Traynor shoots from long range. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!


The man of the match was awarded to Sean Traynor of FC Nürnberg

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 2 vs 0
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 8 vs 5
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 2 vs 7
Offsides
Offsides: 0 vs 0
Fouls
Fouls: 2 vs 1
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 0
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 45.9770114942529 vs 54.0229885057471
Play Area
Home team third: 33.33%, Midfield: 44.83%, Away team third: 21.84%