Match Report


Rot-Weiss OberhausenRot-Weiss Oberhausen     FC NürnbergFC Nürnberg
Tony SchofieldTony Schofield Olly Martin Olly Martin
Vincenzo JahnV. Jahn74
G
1
G
81Vincenzo HallerV. Haller
Billy MorrisonB. Morrison68
D
2
D
75Samuel SuggsS. Suggs
Nicola C. SeraoN. Serao67
D
3
D
75Richard DaviesR. Davies
David NordwaldD. Nordwald70
D
captain4
D
75Nicolas BuchwaldN. Buchwald
Demetrius CasciniD. Cascini69
D
5
D
79Rainer MasurR. Masur
Uwe KuzorraU. Kuzorra71
M
6captain
M
80Anton KaiserA. Kaiser
Neil PriorN. Prior68
M
7
M
86Pascal BirkwaldP. Birkwald
Erik Van GobbelE. Van Gobbel67
M
8
M
83Linus SchrammL. Schramm
Eddie WallworkE. Wallwork71
A
9
A
89Stefan BreitnerS. Breitner
Kevin BeckK. Beck68
A
10
A
72Simon BierhoffS. Bierhoff
Carl DaviesC. Davies67
A
11
A
75Arno GelbA. Gelb
 
Torsten MatthäusT. Matthäus62
A
12
D
72Hannes KohlerH. Kohler
Simon BabbelS. Babbel63
M
13
M
81Nils BartschN. Bartsch
Arno SchraderA. Schrader56
D
14
A
72Kevin LindemannK. Lindemann

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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Niederrheinstadion where Rot-Weiss Oberhausen play host to FC Nürnberg. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Rot-Weiss Oberhausen and FC Nürnberg are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Leon Roth.


0.00
The whistle blows and FC Nürnberg kick off!
3.25
Stefan Breitner chips the ball to his team mate, Linus Schramm. Linus Schramm whips in a cross ball towards Stefan Breitner. Stefan Breitner beats his man to it with a header. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Stefan Breitner!
8.50
Linus Schramm comes in with a late challenge on Carl Davies. Linus Schramm is warned by the referee! Carl Davies runs off the knock.
9.47
David Nordwald hoofs the ball up the pitch. Erik Van Gobbel lofts in a cross ball towards Eddie Wallwork. Eddie Wallwork knocks the ball goalwards with his head. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
14.38
Neil Prior flicks a high pass forward. Eddie Wallwork controls it well on his chest. Eddie Wallwork knocks in a cross ball towards Erik Van Gobbel. Erik Van Gobbel connects with a diving header but is denied by Linus Schramm. Excellent block.
15.14
Simon Bierhoff barges into Neil Prior. Simon Bierhoff is warned by the referee! Neil Prior hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
16.23
Simon Bierhoff sees space and advances. Simon Bierhoff knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
20.47
Stefan Breitner hits a low pass to Simon Bierhoff. Simon Bierhoff whips in a cross ball towards Stefan Breitner. Stefan Breitner connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
24.25
Anton Kaiser flicks a high pass forward. Simon Bierhoff easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Simon Bierhoff shoots from 20 yards but is denied by Vincenzo Jahn. Excellent save.
27.42
Anton Kaiser flicks the ball to his team mate, Simon Bierhoff. Simon Bierhoff whips in a cross ball towards Arno Gelb. With a superhuman jump, Arno Gelb connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it is tipped over by Vincenzo Jahn.
28.08
Linus Schramm takes the corner, chipping the ball into the box. Uwe Kuzorra reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
33.29
Anton Kaiser flicks a high pass forward. Arno Gelb collects the pass. Arno Gelb knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
34.39
Neil Prior brings the ball forward. Neil Prior whips in a cross ball towards Carl Davies. Carl Davies makes a deft header. The ball takes a deflection leaving Vincenzo Haller with no chance!! Goal for Rot-Weiss Oberhausen!
38.18
Uwe Kuzorra flicks a high pass forward to Kevin Beck who brings the ball under control. Kevin Beck whips in a cross ball towards Eddie Wallwork. Eddie Wallwork flicks the ball with his head. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
45.00
Pascal Birkwald changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Pascal Birkwald edges inside the box! Pascal Birkwald side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Rot-Weiss Oberhausen appear unchanged since the first half. FC Nürnberg also appear unchanged since the first half. Both teams look fired up and appear much more hungry than they were previously.

45.00
The whistle blows and Rot-Weiss Oberhausen get the second half underway!
51.31
With vision, Nicola C. Serao laces a through ball forward to David Nordwald. David Nordwald flicks a high ball forward to Eddie Wallwork who takes it down. Eddie Wallwork lofts in a cross ball towards Kevin Beck. Kevin Beck makes a convincing header. Superb reactions from Vincenzo Haller. What a save!
55.25
Richard Davies controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Pascal Birkwald. Pascal Birkwald sees a break and surges forward. Pascal Birkwald controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's well over the bar!
57.26
Billy Morrison launches a long ball forward. Kevin Beck whips in a cross ball towards Uwe Kuzorra. Uwe Kuzorra jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it goes wide for a goal kick.
59.06
Uwe Kuzorra flicks a high ball forward to Eddie Wallwork who takes it down. Eddie Wallwork knocks in a cross ball towards Carl Davies. Carl Davies connects with a diving header but it's a lousy effort!
60.33
FC Nürnberg have made a substitution with Nils Bartsch replacing Pascal Birkwald .
63.46
Linus Schramm hacks Carl Davies from behind! The referee calls over Linus Schramm and shows him a yellow card! Carl Davies hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
65.04
Seeing Samuel Suggs's attacking run, Rainer Masur quickly throws the ball into his path. Samuel Suggs sees Linus Schramm in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Linus Schramm threads the ball through to Simon Bierhoff. Simon Bierhoff whips in a cross ball towards Stefan Breitner. Stefan Breitner finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
66.57
Nicola C. Serao advances with the ball. Without breaking stride, Nicola C. Serao plays the ball forward to Uwe Kuzorra. Uwe Kuzorra lofts in a cross ball towards Kevin Beck. Kevin Beck connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
71.12
Nicola C. Serao hacks Stefan Breitner from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Stefan Breitner runs off the knock.
73.46
Nils Bartsch flicks a high pass forward. Nicolas Buchwald collects the pass. Nicolas Buchwald chips the ball to his team mate, Simon Bierhoff. Simon Bierhoff threads a neat ball through to Arno Gelb. Arno Gelb rockets a shot on goal. It curls slightly but is blocked by David Nordwald.
75.51
Uwe Kuzorra makes a simple pass to Neil Prior. Neil Prior whips in a cross ball towards Eddie Wallwork. Eddie Wallwork connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
79.55
Linus Schramm plays the ball forward to Stefan Breitner. Stefan Breitner knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Nicola C. Serao.
81.51
Arno Gelb hits a low pass to Simon Bierhoff. Simon Bierhoff tries a spectacular long range effort but is denied by Vincenzo Jahn. Excellent save.
84.36
Arno Gelb flicks a high pass forward. Stefan Breitner controls it well on his chest. Stefan Breitner whips in a cross ball towards Arno Gelb. Arno Gelb flicks the ball with his head. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
90.00
Nicola C. Serao threads a neat ball through to Erik Van Gobbel. Seeing a gap ahead, Erik Van Gobbel plays the ball forward to Kevin Beck. Kevin Beck knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Vincenzo Haller who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Rot-Weiss Oberhausen

FC Nürnberg
Goals
3
2
Shots on Target
6
7
Shots off Target
3
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
51.4%
48.6%
Play Area
32.9%
44.3%
22.9%

Scorers
Carl Davies 34
Eddie Wallwork 38
Kevin Beck 67
Stefan Breitner 3, 20

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Stefan Breitner of FC Nürnberg

Match Ratings
1.Vincenzo Jahn (GK)
7
2.Billy Morrison (DEF)
6
3.Nicola C. Serao (DEF)yellow card
6
4.David Nordwald (DEF)
6
5.Demetrius Cascini (DEF)
6
6.Uwe Kuzorra (MID)
7
7.Neil Prior (MID)
7
8.Erik Van Gobbel (MID)
6
9.Eddie Wallwork (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Kevin Beck (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Carl Davies (ATT)goal scored
7
 
12.Torsten Matthäus (ATT)
0
13.Simon Babbel (MID)
0
14.Arno Schrader (DEF)
0

1.Vincenzo Haller (GK)
6
2.Samuel Suggs (DEF)
6
3.Richard Davies (DEF)
6
4.Nicolas Buchwald (DEF)
6
5.Rainer Masur (DEF)
6
6.Anton Kaiser (MID)
6
7.Pascal Birkwald (MID)
7
8.Linus Schramm (MID)yellow card
6
9.Stefan Breitner (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
10.Simon Bierhoff (ATT)
7
11.Arno Gelb (ATT)
6
 
12.Hannes Kohler (DEF)
0
13.Nils Bartsch (MID)
6
14.Kevin Lindemann (ATT)
0