Match Report


FSV Mainz 05FSV Mainz 05     FC NürnbergFC Nürnberg
Sean Clayton Sean Clayton Olly Martin Olly Martin
Nikolas JanesN. Janes71
G
1
G
81Vincenzo HallerV. Haller
Alfred RaméA. Ramé47
D
2
D
75Samuel SuggsS. Suggs
Sebastian LindemannS. Lindemann47
D
3
D
75Richard DaviesR. Davies
Pablo BarkeroP. Barkero67
D
4
D
75Nicolas BuchwaldN. Buchwald
Nicolas MüllerN. Müller53
D
5
D
79Rainer MasurR. Masur
Ruel DraperR. Draper65
M
captain6captain
M
83Linus SchrammL. Schramm
Jean-Luc GaillotJ. Gaillot70
M
7
M
81Nils BartschN. Bartsch
Robert Van FessemR. Van Fessem61
M
8
M
80Anton KaiserA. Kaiser
Frederico MolownyF. Molowny72
A
9
A
89Stefan BreitnerS. Breitner
Regis RichertR. Richert67
A
10
A
73Sven BusseS. Busse
Morris GascoigneM. Gascoigne65
A
11
A
75Arno GelbA. Gelb
 
Miguel HemdaniM. Hemdani70
D
12
D
71Thomas WallnerT. Wallner
Dion FletcherD. Fletcher71
M
13
M
86Pascal BirkwaldP. Birkwald
Gaspar QuaresmaG. Quaresma70
M
14
A
72Simon BierhoffS. Bierhoff

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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Stadion am Bruchweg where FSV Mainz 05 play host to FC Nürnberg. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both FSV Mainz 05 and FC Nürnberg are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Florian Gerlach.


0.00
FC Nürnberg get the match underway!
2.27
Seeing a gap ahead, Ruel Draper plays the ball forward to Morris Gascoigne. Morris Gascoigne skips past Linus Schramm! Morris Gascoigne cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
3.12
Robert Van Fessem threads the ball through to Jean-Luc Gaillot. Jean-Luc Gaillot controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
4.30
Ruel Draper makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Frederico Molowny. Frederico Molowny knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
8.23
Jean-Luc Gaillot slams into Nils Bartsch with his studs up. The referee motions to Jean-Luc Gaillot to come over. It's a red card!! Nils Bartsch carries on, but is struggling a bit.
10.29
Nicolas Buchwald plays the ball forward to Richard Davies. Richard Davies deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Anton Kaiser. Anton Kaiser shoots from 20 yards but it is shockingly off target!
12.35
Nils Bartsch sees Stefan Breitner in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Stefan Breitner whips in a cross ball towards Arno Gelb. With a superhuman jump, Arno Gelb connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Arno Gelb scores for FC Nürnberg!!
15.14
Nils Bartsch flicks a high pass forward to Stefan Breitner who brings the ball under control. Stefan Breitner skips past Sebastian Lindemann! Stefan Breitner cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
26.41
Nils Bartsch makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Arno Gelb. Arno Gelb lofts in a cross ball towards Sven Busse. Sven Busse fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head but it is tipped over by Nikolas Janes.
27.42
Anton Kaiser takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Regis Richert reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
30.16
Nicolas Buchwald hits a low pass to Sven Busse. Sven Busse flicks a high ball forward to Arno Gelb who takes it down. Arno Gelb runs straight at the defence! Arno Gelb shows great control and tries a shot on goal but Nikolas Janes reads it well. Good save!
34.36
With great vision, Stefan Breitner plays the ball forward to Arno Gelb. Arno Gelb controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
40.54
Anton Kaiser makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Linus Schramm. Linus Schramm shoots from 20 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
42.03
Nils Bartsch sees Sven Busse in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Sven Busse knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
Morris Gascoigne knocks the ball to his team mate, Robert Van Fessem. Robert Van Fessem lofts in a cross ball towards Frederico Molowny. Frederico Molowny directs the ball goalwards with his head. Fantastic reaction save from Vincenzo Haller!
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. FC Nürnberg also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
FSV Mainz 05 kick off the second half!
47.20
Nils Bartsch flicks a high pass forward. Linus Schramm controls it well on his chest. Linus Schramm whips in a cross ball towards Sven Busse. Sven Busse is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball is well placed but Pablo Barkero is standing on the goal line and blocks what would otherwise have been a goal!
49.39
Sebastian Lindemann takes it forward alone. Sebastian Lindemann sees Ruel Draper in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ruel Draper shoots from outside the area but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
51.17
Richard Davies makes a simple pass to Nils Bartsch. Nils Bartsch sees Anton Kaiser in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Anton Kaiser advances inside the box! Anton Kaiser cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
53.58
Arno Gelb makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Stefan Breitner. Stefan Breitner knocks in a cross ball towards Anton Kaiser. With a superhuman jump, Anton Kaiser connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
54.44
Nicolas Buchwald passes the ball forward to Arno Gelb. Arno Gelb knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Sebastian Lindemann.
57.53
Nils Bartsch makes a beautiful solo run. Nils Bartsch knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
60.41
FC Nürnberg have made a substitution with Thomas Wallner replacing Nicolas Buchwald .
72.55
Thomas Wallner kicks a strong pass forward to Linus Schramm. Linus Schramm chips the ball to his team mate, Sven Busse. Sven Busse threads the ball through into the box. Arno Gelb shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It curls slightly but Nikolas Janes manages to gather it.
75.26
Nils Bartsch knocks the ball forward to Linus Schramm. Linus Schramm threads the ball through to Sven Busse. Sven Busse knocks in a cross ball towards Arno Gelb. Arno Gelb makes a convincing header but Nikolas Janes is on top of it.
78.02
Thomas Wallner knocks the ball forward to Stefan Breitner. Stefan Breitner whips in a cross ball towards Sven Busse. Sven Busse whips the ball goalwards with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
81.33
Anton Kaiser flicks a high pass forward. Sven Busse holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Sven Busse lofts in a cross ball towards Arno Gelb. Arno Gelb finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Arno Gelb!
85.46
Anton Kaiser controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Stefan Breitner. Stefan Breitner knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Pablo Barkero.
89.24
Thomas Wallner chips the ball to his team mate, Linus Schramm. Linus Schramm threads a neat ball through to Sven Busse. Sven Busse knocks in a cross ball towards Anton Kaiser. Anton Kaiser heads the ball goalwards. Nikolas Janes didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

FSV Mainz 05

FC Nürnberg
Goals
0
4
Shots on Target
1
11
Shots off Target
3
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
1
0

Possession
32.1%
67.9%
Play Area
35.8%
44.4%
19.8%

Scorers
Arno Gelb 12, 81
Stefan Breitner 15
Sven Busse 78

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Arno Gelb of FC Nürnberg

Match Ratings
1.Nikolas Janes (GK)
7
2.Alfred Ramé (DEF)
6
3.Sebastian Lindemann (DEF)
6
4.Pablo Barkero (DEF)
6
5.Nicolas Müller (DEF)
6
6.Ruel Draper (MID)
6
7.Jean-Luc Gaillot (MID)red card
4
8.Robert Van Fessem (MID)
6
9.Frederico Molowny (ATT)
6
10.Regis Richert (ATT)
6
11.Morris Gascoigne (ATT)
6
 
12.Miguel Hemdani (DEF)
0
13.Dion Fletcher (MID)
0
14.Gaspar Quaresma (MID)
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.Linus Schramm (MID)
6
7.Nils Bartsch (MID)
7
8.Anton Kaiser (MID)
6
9.Stefan Breitner (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Sven Busse (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Arno Gelb (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
8
 
12.Thomas Wallner (DEF)
6
13.Pascal Birkwald (MID)
0
14.Simon Bierhoff (ATT)
0