Match Report
| FC Nürnberg | FC Nürnberg |  |  | Alemannia Aachen | Alemannia Aachen | ||||||||||||||||
| Connor Ellerton-Baines | Connor Ellerton-Baines | manager | Abdouelillah Lounici | Abdouelillah Lounici | |||||||||||||||||
| Claudio Marquez | C. Marquez |  | 63 | G |  | 1 | | G | 62 |  | Bakary Hollmer | B. Hollmer | |||||||||
| Dario Citterio | D. Citterio |  | 68 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 69 | | Lennart Helmer | L. Helmer | |||||||||
| Markus Jahn | M. Jahn | | 52 | D | | 3 | | D | 57 |  | Filipe Barros | F. Barros | |||||||||
| Armin Friedmann | A. Friedmann | | 57 | D | | 4 | | D | 67 | | Hannes Ziegler | H. Ziegler | |||||||||
| Sabri Silva | S. Silva |  | 60 | M | | 5 | | D | 66 | | Nikolas Backes | N. Backes | |||||||||
| Julian Richter | J. Richter | | 68 | M | | 6 | | M | 62 | | Daniel Herrera | D. Herrera | |||||||||
| Pascal Schrader | P. Schrader | | 59 | M | | 7 | | M | 69 | | Moritz Sammer | M. Sammer | |||||||||
| Niccol˜ Bonadei | N. Bonadei | | 56 | M | | 8 | |  | A | 62 |  | Colin Gemmill | C. Gemmill | ||||||||
| Hannes Beckmann | H. Beckmann | | 63 | A | | 9 | | A | 61 | | Uwe Poschner | U. Poschner | |||||||||
| Alexander Zimmermann | A. Zimmermann | | 58 | A | | 10 | | M | 71 | | Lennart Polheim | L. Polheim | |||||||||
| Florian Herzog | F. Herzog | | 52 | A | | | 11 | | A | 71 | | Moritz Bartsch | M. Bartsch | ||||||||
| Jakob Wallner | J. Wallner | | 59 | M | | 12 | | D | 54 | | Antonio Menendez | A. Menendez | |||||||||
| Toifilou Soumah | T. Soumah | | 52 | A | | 13 | | M | 56 |  | Mitchel Huizingh | M. Huizingh | |||||||||
| Helder Mendes | H. Mendes | | 58 | D | | 14 | | M | 54 | | Hauke Haller | H. Haller | |||||||||
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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 Alemannia Aachen. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
FC Nürnberg are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Alemannia Aachen appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Lars Möller.
The pitch is in good condition.
FC Nürnberg are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Alemannia Aachen appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Lars Möller.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Alemannia Aachen get the match underway!
2.14
0-0Lennart Polheim catches Markus Jahn on the ankles. Lennart Polheim is shown the yellow card! Markus Jahn runs off the knock.
4.44
0-0Nikolas Backes flicks a high pass forward. Moritz Bartsch controls it well on his chest. Moritz Bartsch sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
6.55
0-0Sabri Silva comes in with a late challenge on Nikolas Backes. The referee warns Sabri Silva to calm down! Nikolas Backes runs off the knock.
10.24
Nikolas Backes clumsily knocks into Alexander Zimmermann. The referee calls over Nikolas Backes and shows him a yellow card! Alexander Zimmermann stretches but gets up unharmed.
12.58
Hannes Beckmann makes an attacking run forward. Hannes Beckmann shoots from outside the area but it goes wide for a goal kick.
14.22
Lennart Helmer surges forward with the ball. Lennart Helmer knocks the ball to his team mate, Uwe Poschner. Uwe Poschner finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
15.11
0-0Dario Citterio makes a probing pass to Sabri Silva. Sabri Silva chips the ball to his team mate, Hannes Beckmann. Hannes Beckmann knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
16.29
0-0Sabri Silva makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Hannes Beckmann. Hannes Beckmann skips past Filipe Barros! Hannes Beckmann shoots from just inside the box but is denied by Bakary Hollmer. Excellent save.
20.47
Pascal Schrader makes a simple pass to Hannes Beckmann. Hannes Beckmann knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Bakary Hollmer who gathers it comfortably.
21.34
Daniel Herrera chips the ball to his team mate, Moritz Bartsch. Moritz Bartsch shoots from distance but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
22.00
Filipe Barros runs forward with the ball. Filipe Barros flicks a high pass forward to Moritz Bartsch who brings the ball under control. Moritz Bartsch shoots from outside the area but it is shockingly off target!
24.01
Moritz Sammer makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Daniel Herrera. Seeing a gap ahead, Daniel Herrera plays the ball forward to Moritz Sammer who has made a great run into the box. Moritz Sammer looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. It curls slightly but Claudio Marquez manages to gather it.
26.36
Sabri Silva runs straight at the opposition's defence. Sabri Silva whips in a cross ball towards Florian Herzog. Florian Herzog is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
33.09
0-1Hannes Ziegler sees space and advances. Hannes Ziegler decides to run forward with the ball. Hannes Ziegler advances inside the box! Hannes Ziegler cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Claudio Marquez is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
36.21
Moritz Sammer threads a neat ball through to Lennart Polheim. Lennart Polheim skips past Niccol˜ Bonadei! Lennart Polheim shows great control and tries a shot on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
39.29
Armin Friedmann passes the ball forward to Julian Richter. Julian Richter flicks the ball to his team mate, Hannes Beckmann. Hannes Beckmann whips in a cross ball towards Florian Herzog. Florian Herzog rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Fantastic reaction save from Bakary Hollmer!
45.00
Moritz Sammer deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Daniel Herrera. Daniel Herrera flicks a high pass forward. Moritz Bartsch controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Moritz Bartsch rockets a shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Nürnberg appear unchanged since the first half. Alemannia Aachen also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
FC Nürnberg kick off and get the second half underway!
48.10
Julian Richter knocks the ball to his team mate, Hannes Beckmann. Hannes Beckmann knocks in a cross ball towards Pascal Schrader. Pascal Schrader directs the ball goalwards with his head. Bakary Hollmer is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
51.40
Colin Gemmill takes the throw-in. Daniel Herrera threads a neat ball through to Lennart Polheim. Lennart Polheim skips past Dario Citterio! Lennart Polheim takes a shot at goal but it's a lousy effort!
55.29
1-2Niccol˜ Bonadei deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Hannes Beckmann. Hannes Beckmann knocks the ball forward to Niccol˜ Bonadei but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
57.54
Nikolas Backes laces a through ball forward to Daniel Herrera. Daniel Herrera chips the ball to his team mate, Uwe Poschner. Uwe Poschner tries a spectacular long range effort but it misses the target by a large margin!
71.48
Julian Richter makes a simple pass to Alexander Zimmermann. Alexander Zimmermann knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Bakary Hollmer who gathers it comfortably.
73.35
Moritz Sammer flicks a high ball forward to Moritz Bartsch who takes it down. Moritz Bartsch plays a scrappy one-two with Lennart Polheim and stumbles forward towards the goal... Moritz Bartsch muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
77.57
1-2Alemannia Aachen have made a substitution with Mitchel Huizingh replacing Daniel Herrera .
78.67
Lennart Helmer makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mitchel Huizingh. Mitchel Huizingh threads the ball through to Moritz Sammer. Moritz Sammer makes a probing pass to Uwe Poschner but he's offside!
79.47
Nikolas Backes clumsily knocks into Julian Richter. The referee calls over Nikolas Backes and warns him to calm down! Julian Richter hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
85.24
Pascal Schrader comes in with a late challenge on Nikolas Backes. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Nikolas Backes stretches but gets up unharmed.
89.17
Sabri Silva threads a neat ball through to Julian Richter. Julian Richter plays a scrappy one-two with Hannes Beckmann and stumbles forward towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Julian Richter provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
90.00
Moritz Sammer threads the ball through to Mitchel Huizingh. Mitchel Huizingh rushes past Markus Jahn! Mitchel Huizingh tries a spectacular strike. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Good keeping!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Hannes Ziegler of Alemannia Aachen |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Claudio Marquez (GK)
7
2. Dario Citterio (DEF)
6
3. Markus Jahn (DEF)
6
4. Armin Friedmann (DEF)
6
5. Sabri Silva (MID)
7
6. Julian Richter (MID)
7
7. Pascal Schrader (MID)
7
8. Niccol˜ Bonadei (MID)
6
9. Hannes Beckmann (ATT)
8
10. Alexander Zimmermann (ATT)
6
11. Florian Herzog (ATT)
6
12. Jakob Wallner (MID)
0
13. Toifilou Soumah (ATT)
0
14. Helder Mendes (DEF)
0
1. Bakary Hollmer (GK)
7
2. Lennart Helmer (DEF)
6
3. Filipe Barros (DEF)
6
4. Hannes Ziegler (DEF)
9
5. Nikolas Backes (DEF)
5
6. Daniel Herrera (MID)
7
7. Moritz Sammer (MID)
8
8. Colin Gemmill (ATT)
6
9. Uwe Poschner (ATT)
6
10. Lennart Polheim (MID)
8
11. Moritz Bartsch (ATT)
6
12. Antonio Menendez (DEF)
0
13. Mitchel Huizingh (MID)
6
14. Hauke Haller (MID)
0