Match Report


Rot-Weiss AhlenRot-Weiss Ahlen     SSV ReutlingenSSV Reutlingen
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Kevin PfeifferK. Pfeiffer60
G
1
G
60Duncan McgrealD. Mcgreal
Steven BoltonS. Bolton66
D
2
D
61Matthias ArendtM. Arendt
Gerhard WelterG. Welter57
D
3
D
57Simon ZickS. Zick
Florian PolheimF. Polheim56
D
4
D
56Simon WesselmannS. Wesselmann
Matt SullivanM. Sullivan48
D
5captain
D
49Kevin HendersonK. Henderson
Martin KneisslM. Kneissl68
M
6
M
64Duncan MorrisonD. Morrison
Jakob RiemannJ. Riemann64
M
7
M
61Christian PoschnerC. Poschner
Sven RöhligS. Röhlig61
M
8
M
56Hannes HallerH. Haller
Oliver RitzingerO. Ritzinger60
M
9
M
48Nick PriestleyN. Priestley
Marc HässlerM. Hässler70
A
10
A
63David HallerD. Haller
Arno BirkwaldA. Birkwald57
A
captain11
A
61Marc ZickM. Zick
 
Roberto ValenteR. Valente59
M
12
A
57Alexander ThieleA. Thiele
Dietmar DöringD. Döring58
M
13
A
57Simon TöpferS. Töpfer
Alex RenaudA. Renaud53
A
14
A
56Nicolas WillN. Will

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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Wersestadion where Rot-Weiss Ahlen play host to SSV Reutlingen. A crowd of 8,096 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Rot-Weiss Ahlen and SSV Reutlingen are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by David Streich.


0.00
SSV Reutlingen kick off and get the first half underway!
8.09
Martin Kneissl threads the ball through to Arno Birkwald. Arno Birkwald plays a scrappy one-two with Marc Hässler and stumbles forward towards the goal... Some good footwork from Arno Birkwald provides some space. He shoots at goal. Solid save from Duncan Mcgreal.
20.13
Oliver Ritzinger controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Marc Hässler. Marc Hässler shoots from 25 yards. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
26.30
Jakob Riemann knocks the ball to his team mate, Marc Hässler. Marc Hässler cuts inside the box! Marc Hässler muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
30.51
Gerhard Welter hits a low pass to Jakob Riemann. Jakob Riemann flicks a high pass forward to Marc Hässler who brings the ball under control. Marc Hässler whips in a cross ball towards Arno Birkwald. Arno Birkwald powers a header at goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent keeping!
32.53
Rot-Weiss Ahlen are in full control of this game.
34.44
Duncan Morrison surges forward with the ball. Duncan Morrison plays a perfect one-two with Marc Zick and rushes in on goal... Gerhard Welter comes in with a late challenge on Duncan Morrison. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
36.30
Florian Polheim hits a low pass to Jakob Riemann. Jakob Riemann chips the ball to his team mate, Arno Birkwald. Arno Birkwald advances inside the box! Matthias Arendt clumsily knocks into Arno Birkwald. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
40.32
Martin Kneissl flicks a high pass forward. Arno Birkwald holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Arno Birkwald shoots from long range. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Rot-Weiss Ahlen appear unchanged since the first half. SSV Reutlingen also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Rot-Weiss Ahlen kick off!
47.51
Steven Bolton makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Sven Röhlig. Showing composure, Sven Röhlig laces a weighted ball forward to Arno Birkwald. Arno Birkwald sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Arno Birkwald!
54.55
Jakob Riemann brings the ball forward. Jakob Riemann knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
60.22
Oliver Ritzinger threads a neat ball through to Marc Hässler. Marc Hässler knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Kevin Henderson.
61.04
Simon Wesselmann flicks a high ball forward to Christian Poschner who takes it down. Christian Poschner hits a low pass to David Haller. David Haller lofts in a cross ball towards Marc Zick. Marc Zick directs the ball goalwards with his head but it slams into the crowd!
65.00
Jakob Riemann passes the ball forward to Marc Hässler. Marc Hässler knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Kevin Henderson.
69.44
Simon Zick kicks a strong pass forward to Christian Poschner. Christian Poschner runs straight at the opposition's defence. Christian Poschner cuts inside the box! Christian Poschner cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
73.39
Marc Zick comes in with a late challenge on Florian Polheim. Marc Zick is given a warning by the referee! Florian Polheim runs off the knock.
75.46
Jakob Riemann flicks a high pass forward. Arno Birkwald holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Arno Birkwald shoots from outside the area but he balloons it over the crossbar!
78.18
Hannes Haller sees Marc Zick in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Marc Zick knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gerhard Welter.
79.40
Steven Bolton kicks a strong pass forward to Jakob Riemann. Jakob Riemann flicks a high pass forward. Marc Hässler controls it well on his chest. Marc Hässler sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it rises well off target!
81.17
Oliver Ritzinger clumsily knocks into Christian Poschner. The referee brings Oliver Ritzinger to one side and gives him a warning! Christian Poschner grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
83.40
Gerhard Welter makes a strong solo run forward. Gerhard Welter threads a neat ball through to Arno Birkwald. Arno Birkwald knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Duncan Mcgreal who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Rot-Weiss Ahlen

SSV Reutlingen
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
4
0
Shots off Target
4
2
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
67.5%
32.5%
Play Area
26.2%
45%
28.7%

Scorers
Marc Hässler 26
Arno Birkwald 48

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Jakob Riemann of Rot-Weiss Ahlen

Match Ratings
1.Kevin Pfeiffer (GK)
6
2.Steven Bolton (DEF)
6
3.Gerhard Welter (DEF)
7
4.Florian Polheim (DEF)
6
5.Matt Sullivan (DEF)
6
6.Martin Kneissl (MID)
6
7.Jakob Riemann (MID)
9
8.Sven Röhlig (MID)
6
9.Oliver Ritzinger (MID)
6
10.Marc Hässler (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Arno Birkwald (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Roberto Valente (MID)
0
13.Dietmar Döring (MID)
0
14.Alex Renaud (ATT)
0

1.Duncan Mcgreal (GK)
6
2.Matthias Arendt (DEF)
6
3.Simon Zick (DEF)
6
4.Simon Wesselmann (DEF)
6
5.Kevin Henderson (DEF)
6
6.Duncan Morrison (MID)
6
7.Christian Poschner (MID)
7
8.Hannes Haller (MID)
6
9.Nick Priestley (MID)
6
10.David Haller (ATT)
6
11.Marc Zick (ATT)
6
 
12.Alexander Thiele (ATT)
0
13.Simon Töpfer (ATT)
0
14.Nicolas Will (ATT)
0