Match Report


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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Frankenstadion where FC Nürnberg play host to Rot-Weiss Ahlen. A crowd of 9,419 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
FC Nürnberg are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Rot-Weiss Ahlen appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.


0.00
FC Nürnberg kick off and get the match underway!
2.39
Eric Prantl deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Matthias Kistner. Matthias Kistner controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
3.38
Thomas Oswald decides to run forward with the ball. Thomas Oswald knocks the ball to his team mate, Martin Wendel. Martin Wendel sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Christian Bierhoff easily smothers it.
4.43
Jakob Littbarski makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Marc Metzger. Marc Metzger makes a probing pass to Matthias Kistner. Matthias Kistner knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
6.38
Marc Metzger passes the ball forward to Noah Möller. Noah Möller knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
8.25
Ronald Bobson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Noah Möller. Noah Möller knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
9.10
Rot-Weiss Ahlen are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
14.33
Benoit Bottelin flicks the ball to his team mate, Tom Karnebeek. Tom Karnebeek knocks the ball forward to Philipp Engels. Philipp Engels shoots from long range but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
15.01
Marc Metzger flicks the ball to his team mate, Matthias Kistner. Matthias Kistner knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Sebastian Behrens who gathers it comfortably.
24.05
Marc Turek passes the ball forward to Eric Prantl. Eric Prantl decides to run forward with the ball. Eric Prantl lofts in a cross ball towards Matthias Kistner. Matthias Kistner powers a header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
27.04
Marc Turek kicks a strong pass forward to Eric Prantl. Eric Prantl deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Matthias Kistner. Matthias Kistner knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
32.34
Paulo Rego controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Philipp Engels. Philipp Engels knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Marc Turek.
34.41
FC Nürnberg are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Rot-Weiss Ahlen's defence.
38.48
Paulo Rego knocks the ball forward to Martin Wendel. Martin Wendel knocks in a cross ball towards Philipp Engels. Philipp Engels heads the ball goalwards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
39.35
Edward Beckham makes a simple pass to Philipp Engels. Philipp Engels knocks the ball to his team mate, Dietmar Basler. Dietmar Basler rockets a shot on goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!


45.00
Rot-Weiss Ahlen start the second half!
49.29
Marc Metzger controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Matthias Kistner. Matthias Kistner knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ralph Dodd.
53.49
Sven Kirschner passes the ball forward to Eric Prantl. Eric Prantl chips the ball to his team mate, Matthias Kistner. Matthias Kistner shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Sebastian Behrens easily smothers it!
55.35
Paulo Rego knocks the ball forward to Philipp Engels. Philipp Engels plays a perfect one-two with Martin Wendel and rushes in on goal... Philipp Engels tries a spectacular strike. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
60.54
Eric Prantl makes a beautiful solo run. Eric Prantl knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
61.21
Arno Schacht makes a probing pass to Tom Karnebeek. Tom Karnebeek knocks the ball forward to Philipp Engels. Philipp Engels knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
65.29
Edward Beckham flicks the ball to his team mate, Philipp Engels. Philipp Engels knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
66.21
Marc Metzger passes the ball forward to Matthias Kistner. Matthias Kistner knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ralph Dodd.
71.32
Edward Beckham makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Dietmar Basler. Dietmar Basler knocks in a cross ball towards Philipp Engels. Philipp Engels is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
75.35
Matthias Kistner hacks Ralph Dodd from behind! Matthias Kistner is given a warning by the referee! Ralph Dodd runs off the knock.
79.58
Arno Schacht kicks a strong pass forward to Paulo Rego. Paulo Rego deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Martin Wendel. Martin Wendel whips in a cross ball towards Dietmar Basler. Dietmar Basler powers a header at goal. It's miles wide!
83.15
Leon Francke knocks the ball to his team mate, Noah Möller. Noah Möller knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Benoit Bottelin.
89.21
FC Nürnberg are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
90.00
Eric Prantl flicks the ball to his team mate, Noah Möller. Noah Möller sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It curls slightly but Sebastian Behrens manages to gather it comfortably.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!


The man of the match was awarded to Philipp Engels of Rot-Weiss Ahlen
Match Statistics
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
3
4
Shots off Target
1
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
58.5%
41.5%
Play Area
24.4%
47.6%
28%