Match Report
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Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Weserstadion where SV Werder Bremen play host to FC Nürnberg. A crowd of 8,052 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
SV Werder Bremen are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while FC Nürnberg appear to be shaped for 5-3-2.
Today's match is refereed by Stefan Schnellinger.
The pitch is in poor condition.
SV Werder Bremen are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while FC Nürnberg appear to be shaped for 5-3-2.
Today's match is refereed by Stefan Schnellinger.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and FC Nürnberg get the match underway!
3.29
0-0With imagination, Noah Overath picks a pass forward to Nikolas Schnellinger. Nikolas Schnellinger knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Albrecht Frieser who gathers it comfortably.
10.32
0-0Liam Le Saux kicks a strong pass forward to Philipp Schrader. Philipp Schrader finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
12.39
Hannes Jentsch threads a neat ball through to Liam Le Saux. Liam Le Saux knocks the ball to his team mate, Philipp Schrader. Philipp Schrader knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
14.57
0-0Hauke Hanssen controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nico Ritzinger. Nico Ritzinger shoots from long range but it flies just off target!
15.29
0-1Anton Ziege makes an attacking run forward. Anton Ziege whips in a cross ball towards Markus Wallner. Markus Wallner connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Markus Wallner!
18.21
0-1Pascal Neudecker comes in with a late challenge on Jan Lindemann. Pascal Neudecker is warned by the referee! Jan Lindemann runs off the knock.
21.35
Anton Ziege deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Markus Wallner. Markus Wallner shoots from outside the area but it slams into the crowd!
22.48
Jan Lindemann runs up as Gerhard Höfer takes the throw-in, skillfully chesting the ball down to his feet. Jan Lindemann knocks the ball forward to Albrecht Hitzlsperger. Albrecht Hitzlsperger shoots from 25 yards but it is shockingly off target!
26.27
Dietmar Birnbaum threads the ball through to Nikolas Rummenigge. With great vision, Nikolas Rummenigge plays the ball forward to Markus Wallner. Markus Wallner knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
32.21
Anton Ziege flicks a high ball forward to Markus Wallner who gracefully takes it down. Markus Wallner shoots from long range but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
33.25
0-1Jan Lindemann knocks the ball forward to Albrecht Hitzlsperger. Albrecht Hitzlsperger plays a perfect one-two with Nikolas Schnellinger and rushes in on goal... Julian Erler comes in with a late challenge on Albrecht Hitzlsperger. Albrecht Hitzlsperger appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
45.00
Liam Le Saux threads the ball through to Markus Wallner. Markus Wallner sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for FC Nürnberg!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. SV Werder Bremen appear unchanged since the first half. FC Nürnberg appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-4-2 formation. The SV Werder Bremen players seem much more motivated whilst the FC Nürnberg players look more relaxed than they were earlier in the game.
45.00
SV Werder Bremen start the second half!
49.04
Hannes Jentsch flicks a high pass forward. Liam Le Saux controls it well on his chest. Liam Le Saux flicks a high pass forward. Philipp Schrader collects the pass. Philipp Schrader shoots from outside the area. It curls slightly but Nicolas Dittmann manages to gather it effortlessly.
53.06
Jan Lindemann knocks the ball to his team mate, Nikolas Schnellinger. Nikolas Schnellinger shoots from distance but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
55.11
0-2Ernest Lamey hacks Philipp Schrader from behind! The referee brings Ernest Lamey to one side and gives him a warning! Philipp Schrader gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
60.22
0-2SV Werder Bremen have made a substitution with Filipe Neves replacing Nikolas Schnellinger .
65.36
Anton Ziege hits a low pass to Philipp Schrader. Philipp Schrader tries a spectacular long range effort but it whistles just wide of the post!
67.02
Nico Zimmermann makes a simple pass to Noah Overath. Noah Overath chips the ball to his team mate, Nico Ritzinger. Nico Ritzinger controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's there!! Albrecht Frieser has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
71.19
Noah Overath plays the ball forward to Albrecht Hitzlsperger. Albrecht Hitzlsperger whips in a cross ball towards Filipe Neves. Filipe Neves connects with a diving header. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
75.17
Jan Lindemann flicks a high pass forward. Filipe Neves controls it well on his chest. Filipe Neves plays a one-two with Albrecht Hitzlsperger and advances towards the goal... Filipe Neves looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Albrecht Frieser smothers it!
79.33
Steffen Dittmann knocks the ball forward to Jan Lindemann. Jan Lindemann knocks the ball forward to Nico Ritzinger. Nico Ritzinger knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Albrecht Frieser who gathers it comfortably.
81.17
Noah Overath makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Albrecht Hitzlsperger. Albrecht Hitzlsperger shoots from long range but Albrecht Frieser is on top of his game. Nice save!
83.47
Anton Ziege passes the ball forward to Philipp Schrader. Philipp Schrader knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Nicolas Dittmann who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
2-2Nikolas Rummenigge makes an attacking run forward. Nikolas Rummenigge edges inside the box! Nikolas Rummenigge side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but Ernest Lamey is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
4
5
Shots off Target
3
3
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
55%
45%
Play Area
27.5%
46.2%
26.2%
Scorers
| Nico Ritzinger 67 Filipe Neves 71 | Markus Wallner 15, 45 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Markus Wallner of FC Nürnberg |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Nicolas Dittmann (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Nico Zimmermann (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Steffen Dittmann (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Ernest Lamey (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Hauke Hanssen (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Noah Overath (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Jan Lindemann (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Gerhard Höfer (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Albrecht Hitzlsperger (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Nico Ritzinger (ATT) |  | 7 |
| 11. | Nikolas Schnellinger (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Dino Gianello (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Philipp Berg (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Filipe Neves (GK) | | 8 |
| 1. | Albrecht Frieser (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Alexander Zimmermann (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Julian Erler (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Pascal Neudecker (DEF) | 5 | |
| 5. | Hannes Jentsch (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Dietmar Birnbaum (DEF) | 6 | |
| 7. | Anton Ziege (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Nikolas Rummenigge (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Liam Le Saux (MID) | 7 | |
| 10. | Philipp Schrader (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Markus Wallner (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Nico Stiepermann (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Alexander Engels (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Samir Ahrens (MID) | 0 | |