Match Report
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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Stadion am Bruchweg where FSV Mainz 05 play host to SV Werder Bremen. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both FSV Mainz 05 and SV Werder Bremen are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Nikolas Schulze.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both FSV Mainz 05 and SV Werder Bremen are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Nikolas Schulze.
0.00
0-0SV Werder Bremen get the match underway!
3.05
0-0Jean-Luc Gaillot flicks a high ball forward to Gaspar Quaresma who takes it down. Gaspar Quaresma knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
4.29
0-1Michel Ten Hag pushes mid-way up the pitch. Michel Ten Hag makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nicolas Pichichi. Nicolas Pichichi makes a probing pass between the defence to Kevin Littbarski. Kevin Littbarski comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
8.52
0-1Leon Sparwasser passes the ball forward to Nico Kneissl. Nico Kneissl plays a scrappy one-two with Kevin Littbarski and stumbles forward towards the goal... Nico Kneissl side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
9.40
Michel Ten Hag threads a neat ball through to Kevin Littbarski. Kevin Littbarski threads a neat ball through to Chris Hughes. Chris Hughes plays a one-two with Kevin Littbarski and advances towards the goal... Chris Hughes comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. It curls slightly but Nikolas Janes manages to gather it effortlessly.
18.32
0-1Steed Cabezas takes it forward alone. Steed Cabezas sees space and advances. Steed Cabezas shoots from distance but it flies just wide!
22.16
Chris Riggott receives the ball from a throw-in from Alex Brady. Chris Riggott makes a probing pass to Jean-Luc Gaillot. Jean-Luc Gaillot threads the ball through to Uwe Masur. Uwe Masur tries a spectacular long range effort but somehow Lennart Sparwasser manages to keep it out.
26.52
Alex Brady flicks a high pass forward. Gaspar Quaresma holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Gaspar Quaresma shoots from long range. It's miles wide!
42.27
Alexander Sanchez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nico Kneissl. Nico Kneissl hits a low pass to Nicolas Pichichi. Nicolas Pichichi whips in a cross ball towards Guillermo Aguilar. Guillermo Aguilar makes a deft header but it is shockingly off target!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. FSV Mainz 05 appear unchanged since the first half. SV Werder Bremen also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with FSV Mainz 05 kicking off!
47.43
0-1Dion Fletcher makes a beautiful solo run. Dion Fletcher kicks a strong pass forward to Uwe Masur but the referee indicates it's offside!
49.43
0-1Rafael Teixeira controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nicolas Pichichi. Nicolas Pichichi cuts inside the box! Steed Cabezas clumsily knocks into Nicolas Pichichi. Nicolas Pichichi appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
54.00
Dion Fletcher makes a simple pass to Gaspar Quaresma. Gaspar Quaresma whips in a cross ball towards Patricio Guerrero Lopez. Patricio Guerrero Lopez makes a convincing header. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
57.35
Nicolas Müller makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Frederico Molowny. Frederico Molowny knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alexander Sanchez.
59.07
Alexander Sanchez kicks a strong pass forward to Nicolas Pichichi. Nicolas Pichichi makes a pass forward but Chris Hughes is yards offside!
61.47
Steed Cabezas knocks the ball to his team mate, Gaspar Quaresma. Gaspar Quaresma hits a low pass to Jean-Luc Gaillot. Jean-Luc Gaillot lofts in a cross ball towards Patricio Guerrero Lopez. Patricio Guerrero Lopez knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
63.34
Nicolas Pichichi knocks the ball to his team mate, Chris Hughes. Chris Hughes kicks a strong pass forward to Nico Kneissl but the referee indicates it's offside!
67.43
Michel Ten Hag makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Rafael Teixeira. Rafael Teixeira controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Guillermo Aguilar. Guillermo Aguilar finds some space and shoots from distance. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
69.32
Rafael Teixeira makes a probing pass to Chris Hughes. Chris Hughes plays a scrappy one-two with Nicolas Pichichi and advances towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Chris Hughes provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
72.22
1-2Dion Fletcher comes in with a late challenge on Guillermo Aguilar. The referee brings Dion Fletcher to one side and gives him a warning! Guillermo Aguilar stretches but gets up unharmed.
75.59
1-2Patricio Guerrero Lopez hacks Kevin Littbarski from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Kevin Littbarski runs off the knock.
77.26
Michel Ten Hag flicks a high pass forward. Guillermo Aguilar collects the pass. Guillermo Aguilar makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Chris Hughes. Chris Hughes sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It curls slightly but Nikolas Janes manages to gather it.
79.18
Kevin Littbarski passes the ball forward to Guillermo Aguilar. Guillermo Aguilar shoots from distance. Nikolas Janes gets down and covers it.
81.24
Alexander Sanchez kicks a strong pass forward to Rafael Teixeira. Rafael Teixeira makes a simple pass to Nico Kneissl. Nico Kneissl knocks in a cross ball towards Chris Hughes. Chris Hughes gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but somehow Nikolas Janes manages to keep it out.
84.48
Kevin Littbarski chips the ball to his team mate, Nico Kneissl. Nico Kneissl advances inside the box! Nico Kneissl rockets a shot on goal. Nikolas Janes is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
87.12
Kevin Littbarski kicks a strong pass forward to Rafael Teixeira. Rafael Teixeira plays a one-two with Chris Hughes and advances towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Rafael Teixeira provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it flies well off target!
89.12
Nico Kneissl makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Rafael Teixeira. Rafael Teixeira controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
90.00
Rafael Teixeira sees Guillermo Aguilar in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Guillermo Aguilar knocks in a cross ball towards Kevin Littbarski. Kevin Littbarski heads the ball goalwards but it curls horrendously wide!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
1
3
Shots on Target
3
8
Shots off Target
2
5
Offsides
2
3
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
38.2%
61.8%
Play Area
30.3%
47.4%
22.4%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Kevin Littbarski of SV Werder Bremen |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Nikolas Janes (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Chris Riggott (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Steed Cabezas (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Alex Brady (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Nicolas Müller (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Gaspar Quaresma (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Dion Fletcher (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Jean-Luc Gaillot (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Frederico Molowny (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Patricio Guerrero Lopez (ATT) |   | 7 |
| 11. | Uwe Masur (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Alfred Ramé (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Mick Marsden (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Malte Ziegler (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Lennart Sparwasser (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Juan-Carlos Vazquez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Alexander Sanchez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Michel Ten Hag (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Leon Sparwasser (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Nico Kneissl (MID) | | 9 |
| 7. | Rafael Teixeira (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Kevin Littbarski (MID) | | 9 |
| 9. | Guillermo Aguilar (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Nicolas Pichichi (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Chris Hughes (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Colin Dalglish (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Uwe Sparwasser (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Alex Rae (MID) | 0 | |