Match Report


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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Weserstadion where SV Werder Bremen play host to VfB Lübeck. A crowd of 20,467 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Both SV Werder Bremen and VfB Lübeck are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.


0.00
VfB Lübeck kick off!
2.39
Simon Metzger deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Luca Cossato. Luca Cossato makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mark Scarponi. Mark Scarponi lofts in a cross ball towards Kevin Kuzorra. Kevin Kuzorra heads the ball goalwards. Marinos Sarakis is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
8.40
Juan Correa barges into Eric Schacht. Juan Correa is shown the yellow card! Eric Schacht stretches but gets up unharmed.
9.13
Eugenio Cano passes the ball forward to Kurt Damman. Kurt Damman threads the ball through to Luis Valenzuela. Luis Valenzuela threads the ball through to Farid Bourakba but he's offside!
15.59
Kurt Damman knocks the ball forward to Farid Bourakba. Farid Bourakba shoots from long range. Pedro Lima easily smothers it.
18.00
VfB Lübeck are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate SV Werder Bremen's defence.
26.48
Eduardo Soto flicks the ball to his team mate, Luis Valenzuela. Luis Valenzuela makes a probing pass to Alfredo Roman but he's offside!
27.34
Kurt Damman flicks the ball to his team mate, Alfredo Roman. Alfredo Roman knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Hannes Sachs.
30.49
Egutu Kanu chips the ball to his team mate, Alfredo Roman. Alfredo Roman makes a probing pass to Luis Valenzuela. Luis Valenzuela shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
38.10
Mads Jensen flicks the ball to his team mate, Eduardo Soto. Eduardo Soto advances with the ball. Eduardo Soto kicks a strong pass forward to Luis Valenzuela but the referee indicates it's offside!
39.19
Simon Metzger barges into Luis Valenzuela. Simon Metzger is warned by the referee! Luis Valenzuela runs off the knock.
42.08
Egutu Kanu slams into Sven Brehme with his studs up. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a red card!! Sven Brehme stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
Mihai Codrea makes a simple pass to Juan Correa. Juan Correa decides to run forward with the ball. Juan Correa whips in a cross ball towards Luis Valenzuela. Luis Valenzuela is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it flies wide!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!


45.00
The second half starts with SV Werder Bremen kicking off!
47.26
Simon Metzger controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Markus Vogel. Markus Vogel controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Philipp Röhner. Philipp Röhner knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
49.06
Simon Metzger surges forward with the ball. Simon Metzger knocks the ball forward to Philipp Röhner. Philipp Röhner knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Eugenio Cano.
60.10
Markus Vogel threads the ball through to Philipp Röhner. Philipp Röhner lofts in a cross ball towards Mark Scarponi. Mark Scarponi is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
61.48
Luca Cossato knocks the ball to his team mate, Kevin Kuzorra. Kevin Kuzorra whips in a cross ball towards Mark Scarponi. Mark Scarponi is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
65.17
Eric Schacht makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Philipp Röhner. Philipp Röhner knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Marinos Sarakis who gathers it comfortably.
66.21
Eric Schacht makes a probing pass to Kevin Kuzorra. Kevin Kuzorra whips in a cross ball towards Mark Scarponi. Mark Scarponi connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Marinos Sarakis easily smothers it.
71.07
VfB Lübeck are easily keeping SV Werder Bremen at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
77.45
Juan Correa controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Luis Valenzuela. Luis Valenzuela knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
83.36
Juan Correa decides to run forward with the ball. Juan Correa goes all the way! Juan Correa takes a shot at goal. Pedro Lima is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
87.30
Luca Cossato hacks Farid Bourakba from behind! Luca Cossato is warned by the referee! Farid Bourakba runs off the knock.
89.26
Mads Jensen makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Juan Correa. Juan Correa makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alfredo Roman. Alfredo Roman goes all the way! Alfredo Roman shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Pedro Lima easily smothers it.
90.00
Pascal Morlock flicks the ball to his team mate, Eric Schacht. Eric Schacht makes a simple pass to Kevin Kuzorra. Kevin Kuzorra knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!


The man of the match was awarded to Juan Correa of SV Werder Bremen
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
4
2
Shots off Target
1
2
Offsides
3
0
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
1
0

Possession
59.3%
40.7%
Play Area
23.5%
42%
34.6%