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Match Report

Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Schuco-Arena where DSC Arminia Bielefeld play host to RB Leipzig. A crowd of 11,492 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
DSC Arminia Bielefeld are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while RB Leipzig appear to be shaped for 4-5-1.
Today's match is refereed by Sven Poschner.


0.00
DSC Arminia Bielefeld get the match underway!
4.30
Stefan Ouindi changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Stefan Ouindi knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
12.59
Fernando Carvalho passes the ball forward to Jan Arnold. Jan Arnold changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Jan Arnold shoots from 20 yards but Kevin Francke is on top of it.
20.43
With imagination, Sergio Piket plays the ball forward to Steffen Overath. Steffen Overath plays a quick one-two with Sergio Piket and rushes in on goal... Steffen Overath tries a spectacular strike. Kevin Francke gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent save!
21.00
Stefan Ouindi flicks a high pass forward. Steffen Overath collects the pass. Steffen Overath knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
24.20
Stefan Ouindi flicks a high pass forward to Steffen Overath who brings the ball under control. Steffen Overath makes a probing pass between the defence to Sergio Piket. Sergio Piket cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it is miles over!
27.20
Pierre-Emmanuel Deroff knocks the ball to his team mate, Noah Arnold. Noah Arnold makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nico Neuhaus. Nico Neuhaus controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
33.33
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
34.58
DSC Arminia Bielefeld are in full control of this game.
36.34
Jakob Lindner sees space and advances. Jakob Lindner knocks the ball forward to Steffen Overath but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
44.12
With great vision, Alec Hendry plays the ball forward to Jakob Lindner. Jakob Lindner makes an attacking run forward. Jakob Lindner lofts in a cross ball towards Sergio Piket. Sergio Piket makes a looping header on goal but it flies just off target!
45.00
Noah Arnold threads a neat ball through to Nico Neuhaus. Nico Neuhaus knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. DSC Arminia Bielefeld appear unchanged since the first half. RB Leipzig also appear unchanged since the first half. The RB Leipzig players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
RB Leipzig kick off!
48.29
Fernando Carvalho sees Sergio Piket in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Sergio Piket decides to run forward with the ball. Sergio Piket knocks the ball forward, putting Steffen Overath through on goal. Steffen Overath muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
53.42
Malte Ahrens brings the ball forward. Malte Ahrens controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
59.59
Mario Nunes comes in with a late challenge on Sergio Piket. Mario Nunes is shown the yellow card! Sergio Piket hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
63.22
Pierre-Emmanuel Deroff drives a long ball upfield. Matthias Birnbaum knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Juan-Carlos Ferrer who gathers it comfortably.
73.28
Moritz Kurth clumsily knocks into Bakary Diakite. The referee brings Moritz Kurth to one side and gives him a warning! Bakary Diakite grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
79.13
Stefan Ouindi takes a quick throw-in. Fernando Carvalho flicks the ball to his team mate, Jakob Lindner. Jakob Lindner makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Steffen Overath. Steffen Overath sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's a woeful effort!
84.18
Alec Hendry kicks a strong pass forward to Sergio Piket. Sergio Piket controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Steffen Overath. Steffen Overath knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Bakary Diakite.
85.56
Noah Arnold sees a break and surges forward. Noah Arnold controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 1 vs 0
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 3 vs 0
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 4 vs 2
Offsides
Offsides: 2 vs 0
Fouls
Fouls: 1 vs 1
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 1
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 56.7567567567568 vs 43.2432432432432
Play Area
Home team third: 21.62%, Midfield: 50.00%, Away team third: 28.38%

Scorers

Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Steffen Overath of DSC Arminia Bielefeld

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
2. Arno Hollmer (DEF)
6
3. Malte Ahrens (DEF)
6
5. Alec Hendry (DEF)
6
6. Jan Arnold (MID)
6
7. Jakob Lindner (MID)
8
8. Stefan Ouindi (MID)
7
9. Moritz Kurth (MID)
5
10. Steffen Overath (ATT)
9
11. Sergio Piket (ATT)
8

12. Vincenzo Meyer (MID)
0
14. Gary Nicholls (GK)
0

7
6
4. Mario Nunes (DEF)
5
5. Hauke Zick (DEF)
6
7
7. Noah Arnold (MID)
7
6
6
11. Nico Neuhaus (ATT)
6

13. Jan Scheffler (ATT)
0
14. Sven Eberle (ATT)
0