Match Report
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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Niederrheinstadion where Rot-Weiss Oberhausen play host to SV Werder Bremen. A crowd of 9,985 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Rot-Weiss Oberhausen are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while SV Werder Bremen appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Samir Babbel.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Rot-Weiss Oberhausen are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while SV Werder Bremen appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Samir Babbel.
0.00
0-0Rot-Weiss Oberhausen get the match underway!
6.35
0-0Hauke Hanssen flicks a high pass forward to Nico Ritzinger who brings the ball under control. Nico Ritzinger finds some space and shoots from distance. Stefan Kirschner gathers the ball up comfortably. Good keeping!
9.31
0-0Gerhard Höfer knocks the ball forward to Nikolas Schnellinger. Nikolas Schnellinger knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
10.53
0-0Simon Prantl flicks a high pass forward. Bruno Postiga collects the pass. Bruno Postiga sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies wide!
12.15
Hauke Hanssen threads a neat ball through to Albrecht Hitzlsperger. Albrecht Hitzlsperger chips the ball to his team mate, Nico Ritzinger. Nico Ritzinger comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it is shockingly off target!
14.46
Noah Overath threads a neat ball through to Nico Ritzinger. Nico Ritzinger tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball comes in low, but Stefan Kirschner easily smothers it!
20.06
0-0Gabriel Skora hacks Jan Lindemann from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Jan Lindemann hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
21.23
Gerhard Höfer flicks a high ball forward to Albrecht Hitzlsperger who takes it down. Albrecht Hitzlsperger knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
22.22
Gabriel Skora threads the ball through to Bruno Postiga. Bruno Postiga shoots from 25 yards. Nicolas Dittmann gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous save!
24.05
0-0Hauke Hanssen catches Simon Prantl on the ankles. The referee brings Hauke Hanssen to one side and gives him a warning! Simon Prantl stretches but gets up unharmed.
27.01
Hauke Brehme runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Hauke Brehme shoots from 25 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
32.53
1-0Dion Milburn makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Hauke Brehme. Hauke Brehme kicks a strong pass forward to David Brady. David Brady shoots from distance. The ball takes a deflection leaving Nicolas Dittmann with no chance!! Goal for Rot-Weiss Oberhausen!
42.49
Jan Fromm passes the ball forward to Simon Prantl. Simon Prantl flicks a high pass forward. Nico Töpfer controls it well on his chest. Nico Töpfer sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Quality keeping!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Rot-Weiss Oberhausen appear unchanged since the first half. SV Werder Bremen also appear unchanged since the first half. The SV Werder Bremen players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
SV Werder Bremen kick off and get the second half underway!
47.49
Noah Overath clumsily knocks into Simon Prantl. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Simon Prantl stretches but gets up unharmed.
51.15
Rainer Ritzinger knocks the ball to his team mate, Hauke Brehme. Seeing a gap ahead, Hauke Brehme plays the ball forward to Bruno Postiga. Bruno Postiga shoots from long range. It's miles wide!
54.56
Noah Overath sees Nikolas Schnellinger in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Nikolas Schnellinger threads the ball through into the box. Nico Ritzinger rockets a shot on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
60.41
1-1SV Werder Bremen have made a substitution with Filipe Neves replacing Nikolas Schnellinger .
61.45
Gerhard Höfer hits a low pass to Albrecht Hitzlsperger. Albrecht Hitzlsperger knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
63.12
Dion Milburn kicks a strong pass forward to Simon Prantl. Simon Prantl flicks a high pass forward to Bruno Postiga who brings the ball under control. Bruno Postiga shoots from outside the area. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Well saved!
66.38
Noah Overath makes a simple pass to Albrecht Hitzlsperger. Albrecht Hitzlsperger knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jan Fromm.
67.43
Gabriel Skora threads the ball through to Bruno Postiga. Bruno Postiga knocks in a cross ball towards Nico Töpfer. Nico Töpfer makes a looping header on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
71.06
Nico Zimmermann comes in with a late challenge on Nico Töpfer. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Nico Töpfer hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
72.18
Dion Milburn barges into Noah Overath. Dion Milburn is given a warning by the referee! Noah Overath stretches but gets up unharmed.
77.10
Rot-Weiss Oberhausen have made a substitution with Paul Sachs replacing Bruno Postiga .
78.16
Simon Prantl threads a neat ball through to David Brady. David Brady runs straight at the defence! David Brady side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. Nicolas Dittmann comfortably gets down and covers it.
79.12
Hauke Brehme hits a low pass to David Brady. David Brady whips in a cross ball towards Paul Sachs. Paul Sachs flicks the ball with his head. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
83.26
Hauke Brehme flicks a high pass forward. Paul Sachs collects the pass. Paul Sachs tries a spectacular long range effort but it's a woeful effort!
84.45
Noah Overath makes a beautiful solo run. Noah Overath shoots from outside the area. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
85.13
Simon Prantl sees David Brady in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. David Brady threads the ball through into the box. Paul Sachs muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Great save!
87.36
2-1Nico Zimmermann kicks a strong pass forward to Jan Lindemann. With a delightful solo run, Jan Lindemann stretches the opposition's defence. Jan Lindemann knocks the ball forward to Filipe Neves but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
89.28
Jan Lindemann deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Albrecht Hitzlsperger. Albrecht Hitzlsperger kicks a strong pass forward to Filipe Neves but the referee indicates it's offside!
90.00
Jan Lindemann barges into Hauke Brehme. The referee calls over Jan Lindemann and shows him a yellow card! Hauke Brehme runs off the knock.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
7
3
Shots off Target
5
2
Offsides
0
3
Fouls
2
4
Yellow Cards
1
3
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
54.8%
45.2%
Play Area
31%
46.4%
22.6%
Scorers
| David Brady 33 Paul Sachs 79 | Nico Ritzinger 55 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to David Brady of Rot-Weiss Oberhausen |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Stefan Kirschner (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Jan Fromm (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Rainer Ritzinger (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Said Lama (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Dion Milburn (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Hauke Brehme (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Gabriel Skora (MID) |  | 5 |
| 8. | Simon Prantl (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Nico Töpfer (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | David Brady (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 11. | Bruno Postiga (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Paul Sachs (GK) | | 8 |
| 13. | Moritz Linke (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Julian Köpke (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Nicolas Dittmann (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Nico Zimmermann (DEF) | | 5 |
| 3. | Steffen Dittmann (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Ernest Lamey (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Hauke Hanssen (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Noah Overath (MID) | | 7 |
| 7. | Jan Lindemann (MID) | | 6 |
| 8. | Gerhard Höfer (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Albrecht Hitzlsperger (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Nico Ritzinger (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Nikolas Schnellinger (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Dino Gianello (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Philipp Berg (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Filipe Neves (GK) | 6 | |