Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
Rain lashes down heavily here at Playmobil-Stadion where SpVgg Greuther Fürth play SV Werder Bremen in this first of two leg MWF Europa Cup game. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
SpVgg Greuther Fürth are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while SV Werder Bremen appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Linus Richter.
The pitch is in good condition.
SpVgg Greuther Fürth are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while SV Werder Bremen appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Linus Richter.
0.00
0-0SpVgg Greuther Fürth kick off!
2.40
0-1Fadel Boucher knocks the ball forward to Kevin Todd. Kevin Todd whips in a cross ball towards Anastasios Bourbakis. With a superhuman jump, Anastasios Bourbakis connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Stephane Beutler is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
6.22
0-1Kevin Todd clumsily knocks into Giampiero Baldi. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Giampiero Baldi stretches but gets up unharmed.
8.58
Fadel Boucher hacks Giampiero Baldi from behind! Fadel Boucher is shown the yellow card! Giampiero Baldi hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
14.31
Jermaine Smith comes in with a late challenge on Kai Diakite. The referee calls over Jermaine Smith and shows him a yellow card! Kai Diakite runs off the knock.
21.30
0-1Titus Mendez passes the ball forward to Marcel Rohrschneider. Marcel Rohrschneider shoots from outside the area. Solid save from Saïd Bencherif. What a great pair of hands!
22.15
0-1SpVgg Greuther Fürth are keeping most of the possession.
24.53
0-1Steven Stam darts forward. Steven Stam picks a pass forward to Christian Möller. Christian Möller knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
26.39
0-1David Law plays the ball forward to Kai Diakite. Kai Diakite puts a great ball through. Marcel Rohrschneider races clear but the linesman lifts his flag. Offside by the narrowest of margins!
30.11
0-1Titus Mendez sees Christian Möller in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Christian Möller rushes past Guillermo Ortega! Some silky footwork from Christian Möller provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. It curls slightly but is blocked by Scott Middleton.
36.32
0-1Roland Mulder threads a neat ball through to Titus Mendez. Titus Mendez sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies just wide!
38.10
0-1Fadel Boucher hacks Marc Janes from behind! Fadel Boucher is given a warning by the referee! Marc Janes stretches but gets up unharmed.
39.33
Salomon Kurstot flicks a high pass forward. Giampiero Baldi controls it well on his chest. Giampiero Baldi passes the ball forward to Marcel Rohrschneider. Marcel Rohrschneider knocks in a cross ball towards Kai Diakite. Kai Diakite makes a convincing header. Superb reactions from Saïd Bencherif. What a save!
40.03
Guillermo Ortega breaks forward. Guillermo Ortega flicks a high pass forward. Anastasios Bourbakis controls it well on his chest. Anastasios Bourbakis whips in a cross ball towards Kevin Todd. Kevin Todd makes a deft header but is denied by Stephane Beutler. Excellent save.
42.38
Giampiero Baldi comes in with a late challenge on Fadel Boucher. Giampiero Baldi is warned by the referee! Fadel Boucher runs off the knock.
44.26
Guillermo Ortega flicks a high ball forward to Simão Galindo who takes it down. Simão Galindo makes a simple pass to Anastasios Bourbakis. Anastasios Bourbakis knocks in a cross ball towards Kevin Todd. Kevin Todd is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. SpVgg Greuther Fürth appear unchanged since the first half. SV Werder Bremen have changed their lineup with Martin Hierro replacing Anastasios Bourbakis. The SpVgg Greuther Fürth players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
SV Werder Bremen kick off and get the second half underway!
54.08
Titus Mendez makes a simple pass to Christian Möller. Christian Möller skips past Jermaine Smith! Some silky footwork from Christian Möller provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
57.19
Simão Galindo barges into Giampiero Baldi. The referee warns Simão Galindo to calm down! Giampiero Baldi runs off the knock.
60.08
1-2SpVgg Greuther Fürth have made a substitution with Philipp Wilke replacing Marc Janes .
63.17
Colin James controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Fadel Boucher. Fadel Boucher chips the ball to his team mate, Martin Hierro. Martin Hierro makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
65.18
Fadel Boucher makes an attacking run forward. Fadel Boucher knocks in a cross ball towards Martin Hierro. Martin Hierro powers a header at goal. Magnificent save by Stephane Beutler!
66.47
Scott Middleton threads a neat ball through to Simão Galindo. Simão Galindo knocks the ball to his team mate, Martin Hierro. Martin Hierro shoots from outside the area. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!! The new signing has certainly settled in well.
69.20
Giampiero Baldi controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Kai Diakite. Kai Diakite knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Guillermo Ortega.
71.39
Simão Galindo passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Fadel Boucher. Fadel Boucher whips in a cross ball towards Christian Nyarko. Christian Nyarko shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head his aim is horrendously poor!
72.04
Giampiero Baldi advances with the ball. Giampiero Baldi shoots from 25 yards but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
73.28
David Law hits a low pass to Christian Möller. Christian Möller knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Saïd Bencherif who gathers it comfortably.
77.53
SpVgg Greuther Fürth have made a substitution with Eric Zick replacing Christian Möller .
79.09
Titus Mendez chips the ball to his team mate, Kai Diakite. Kai Diakite knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Scott Middleton.
85.50
Giampiero Baldi threads a neat ball through to Marcel Rohrschneider. Marcel Rohrschneider whips in a cross ball towards David Law. David Law flicks the ball with his head. David Law scores for SpVgg Greuther Fürth!!
90.00
The whistle blows 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 Anastasios Bourbakis of SV Werder Bremen |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Stephane Beutler (GK)
6
2. Salomon Kurstot (DEF)
6
3. Marc Janes (DEF)
6
4. Steven Stam (DEF)
6
5. Roland Mulder (MID)
6
6. Titus Mendez (MID)
7
7. Giampiero Baldi (MID)
6
8. David Law (MID)
8
9. Kai Diakite (ATT)
6
10. Christian Möller (ATT)
8
11. Marcel Rohrschneider (ATT)
7
12. Philipp Wilke (DEF)
6
13. Julian Richter (MID)
0
14. Eric Zick (ATT)
6
1. Saïd Bencherif (GK)
6
2. Colin James (DEF)
6
3. Jermaine Smith (DEF)
5
4. Guillermo Ortega (DEF)
6
5. Scott Middleton (DEF)
6
6. Simão Galindo (MID)
7
7. Fadel Boucher (MID)
6
8. Anastasios Bourbakis (ATT)
9
9. Christian Nyarko (ATT)
6
10. Kevin Todd (ATT)
8
11. Bryan Veurink (ATT)
6
12. Dado El Khebir (DEF)
0
13. Martin Hierro (ATT)
8
14. Bjorn-Tore Riise (MID)
0