Match Report
| RB Leipzig | RB Leipzig |  |  | FSV Mainz 05 | FSV Mainz 05 | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Norman George | N. George |  | 50 | G |  | 1 | | G | 67 |  | Nicolas Knapp | N. Knapp | |||||||||
| Paul Ritchie | P. Ritchie |  | 68 | D |  | 2 |  |  | D | 67 | | Armin Lindemann | A. Lindemann | ||||||||
| Julian Busse | J. Busse | | 68 | D | | 3 | | D | 66 | | Marcel Hamann | M. Hamann | |||||||||
| Marcel Rösler | M. Rösler | | 65 | D | | 4 | | D | 60 | | Markus Raff | M. Raff | |||||||||
| Tobias Bierhoff | T. Bierhoff | | 62 | D | | 5 | | D | 59 | | Bakary Geis | B. Geis | |||||||||
| Kevin Beck | K. Beck | | 69 | M | | | 6 | | M | 67 | | Christian Jung | C. Jung | ||||||||
| Robert Scholes | R. Scholes | | 56 | M | | 7 | | M | 66 | | Uwe Jentsch | U. Jentsch | |||||||||
| Matthias Birnbaum | M. Birnbaum | | 54 | M | | 8 | | M | 66 |  | Silvain De Vogt | S. De Vogt | |||||||||
| Anton Cziommer | A. Cziommer | | 53 | M | | 9 | | M | 62 | | Armin Schell | A. Schell | |||||||||
| Oliver Widmann | O. Widmann | | 50 | M | | 10 | | A | 67 | | JŸrgen Heesakkers | J. Heesakkers | |||||||||
| Simon Birkwald | S. Birkwald | | 60 | A | | 11 | | A | 61 | | Martin Thielemann | M. Thielemann | |||||||||
| Albrecht Nahrstedt | A. Nahrstedt | | 60 | D | | 12 | | M | 62 |  | Kaba Andenas | K. Andenas | |||||||||
| Lennart Schöll | L. Schöll | | 59 | A | | 13 | | G | 60 | | Hauke Witte | H. Witte | |||||||||
| Mario Nunes | M. Nunes |  | 55 | D | | 14 | | M | 59 | | Kevin Völler | K. Völler | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Red Bull Arena where RB Leipzig play host to FSV Mainz 05. A crowd of 11,878 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
RB Leipzig are playing in a 4-5-1 formation while FSV Mainz 05 appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Samir Geis.
The pitch is in poor condition.
RB Leipzig are playing in a 4-5-1 formation while FSV Mainz 05 appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Samir Geis.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and RB Leipzig get the match underway!
2.15
0-0Oliver Widmann makes an attacking run forward. Oliver Widmann shoots from long range but Nicolas Knapp reads it well. Great keeping!
6.20
0-0Silvain De Vogt knocks the ball to his team mate, Martin Thielemann. Martin Thielemann sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
9.01
With vision, Marcel Hamann picks a pass forward to Christian Jung. Christian Jung flicks a high ball forward to JŸrgen Heesakkers who takes it down. JŸrgen Heesakkers shoots from 20 yards but is denied by Norman George. Excellent save.
20.58
0-0Armin Lindemann pushes up the pitch. Armin Lindemann flicks a high pass forward. Martin Thielemann controls it well on his chest. Martin Thielemann makes a defence splitting pass to Christian Jung. Christian Jung rockets a shot on goal. Paul Ritchie steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
26.04
0-0Simon Birkwald barges into Marcel Hamann. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Marcel Hamann stretches but gets up unharmed.
27.43
Christian Jung threads the ball through to Uwe Jentsch. Showing composure, Uwe Jentsch laces a through ball forward to Armin Schell. Armin Schell edges inside the box! Armin Schell rockets a shot on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
34.44
Armin Schell sees Martin Thielemann in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Martin Thielemann knocks in a cross ball towards JŸrgen Heesakkers. JŸrgen Heesakkers heads the ball goalwards. Magnificent save by Norman George!
36.26
0-1Armin Schell makes a probing pass to JŸrgen Heesakkers. JŸrgen Heesakkers whips in a cross ball towards Martin Thielemann. Martin Thielemann rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
39.14
0-1Simon Birkwald clumsily knocks into Markus Raff. Simon Birkwald is given a warning by the referee! Markus Raff hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. RB Leipzig appear unchanged since the first half. FSV Mainz 05 also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and FSV Mainz 05 kick off!
47.10
Kevin Beck threads a neat ball through to Robert Scholes. Robert Scholes plays a one-two with Simon Birkwald and advances towards the goal... Robert Scholes takes a shot at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
48.56
Tobias Bierhoff flicks a high pass forward. Marcel Rösler controls it well on his chest. Marcel Rösler kicks a strong pass forward to Simon Birkwald. Simon Birkwald shoots from 25 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
51.51
Anton Cziommer knocks the ball forward to Simon Birkwald. Simon Birkwald shoots from 20 yards but Nicolas Knapp is on top of it.
60.58
0-1Marcel Rösler flicks a high pass forward. Oliver Widmann controls it well on his chest. Oliver Widmann makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Anton Cziommer. Anton Cziommer knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
61.12
Armin Schell flicks the ball to his team mate, JŸrgen Heesakkers. JŸrgen Heesakkers knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Marcel Rösler.
65.24
Julian Busse passes the ball forward to Anton Cziommer. Anton Cziommer controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Kevin Beck. Kevin Beck shoots from long range. Nicolas Knapp gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice keeping!
67.38
With a delightful solo run, Silvain De Vogt stretches the opposition's defence. Silvain De Vogt whips in a cross ball towards Martin Thielemann. Martin Thielemann makes a convincing header but it is shockingly off target!
69.44
Bakary Geis knocks the ball to his team mate, Silvain De Vogt. Silvain De Vogt whips in a cross ball towards Martin Thielemann. Martin Thielemann jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Martin Thielemann scores for FSV Mainz 05!!
75.10
Uwe Jentsch passes the ball forward to JŸrgen Heesakkers. JŸrgen Heesakkers knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Norman George who gathers it comfortably.
77.02
Marcel Hamann flicks a high ball forward to Martin Thielemann who takes it down. Martin Thielemann edges inside the box! Martin Thielemann shoots from just inside the box but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
81.50
Simon Birkwald threads a neat ball through to Marcel Rösler. Marcel Rösler knocks in a cross ball towards Anton Cziommer. Anton Cziommer rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
90.00
Silvain De Vogt chips the ball to his team mate, Martin Thielemann. Martin Thielemann tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
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
| Anton Cziommer 82 | Martin Thielemann 36, 69, 90 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Martin Thielemann of FSV Mainz 05 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Norman George (GK)
6
2. Paul Ritchie (DEF)
6
3. Julian Busse (DEF)
6
4. Marcel Rösler (DEF)
6
5. Tobias Bierhoff (DEF)
6
6. Kevin Beck (MID)
6
7. Robert Scholes (MID)
6
8. Matthias Birnbaum (MID)
6
9. Anton Cziommer (MID)
7
10. Oliver Widmann (MID)
6
11. Simon Birkwald (ATT)
6
12. Albrecht Nahrstedt (DEF)
0
13. Lennart Schöll (ATT)
0
14. Mario Nunes (DEF)
0
1. Nicolas Knapp (GK)
6
2. Armin Lindemann (DEF)
6
3. Marcel Hamann (DEF)
6
4. Markus Raff (DEF)
6
5. Bakary Geis (DEF)
6
6. Christian Jung (MID)
6
7. Uwe Jentsch (MID)
6
8. Silvain De Vogt (MID)
7
9. Armin Schell (MID)
6
10. JŸrgen Heesakkers (ATT)
7
11. Martin Thielemann (ATT)
9
12. Kaba Andenas (MID)
0
13. Hauke Witte (GK)
0
14. Kevin Völler (MID)
0