Match Report


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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Tivoli where Alemannia Aachen play host to SV Werder Bremen. A crowd of 20,556 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Alemannia Aachen are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while SV Werder Bremen appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Leon Roth.


0.00
Alemannia Aachen get the match underway!
2.08
Rafael Teixeira flicks a high pass forward. Kevin Littbarski collects the pass. Kevin Littbarski threads a neat ball through to Nico Kneissl. Some silky footwork from Nico Kneissl provides some space. He curls a shot at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Excellent keeping!
3.40
Martin Widmann runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Martin Widmann knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alexander Sanchez.
4.29
Alexander Sanchez flicks a high pass forward. Nico Kneissl controls it well on his chest. Nico Kneissl makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Kevin Littbarski. Kevin Littbarski shoots from distance. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
12.21
With a delightful solo run, Nico Kneissl stretches the opposition's defence. Nico Kneissl lofts in a cross ball towards Kevin Littbarski. Kevin Littbarski makes a looping header on goal but it flies well off target!
15.35
Walter Savino decides to run forward with the ball. Walter Savino knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Leon Sparwasser.
18.31
Eric Netzer flicks the ball to his team mate, Francisco Mendez. Francisco Mendez advances with the ball. Francisco Mendez lofts in a cross ball towards Sven Beck. Sven Beck beats his man to it with a header but it misses the target by a large margin!
22.32
Nico Kneissl flicks the ball to his team mate, Chris Hughes. Chris Hughes shoots from 25 yards but somehow Leon Arendt manages to keep it out.
24.28
Kevin Littbarski flicks a high pass forward to Rafael Teixeira who brings the ball under control. Rafael Teixeira knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Matthias Köpke.
26.14
Rafael Teixeira knocks the ball forward to Kevin Littbarski. Kevin Littbarski flicks a high pass forward. Nicolas Pichichi controls it well on his chest. Nicolas Pichichi sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Magnificent save by Leon Arendt!
32.06
Rafael Teixeira brings the ball forward. Rafael Teixeira knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
33.39
Nico Kneissl flicks a high pass forward. Chris Hughes collects the pass. Chris Hughes knocks in a cross ball towards Kevin Littbarski. Kevin Littbarski is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it's drastically wayward!
36.24
Leon Sparwasser runs forward with the ball. Leon Sparwasser flicks the ball to his team mate, Nicolas Pichichi. Nicolas Pichichi puts a great ball through. Gaspar Almeida runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
38.09
Rafael Teixeira makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nicolas Pichichi. Nicolas Pichichi shoots from distance but it's a woeful effort!
39.15
Malte Friedmann takes it forward alone. Malte Friedmann chips the ball to his team mate, Francisco Mendez. Francisco Mendez shoots from 25 yards but it flies well off target!
40.22
Matthias Buchwald passes the ball forward to Walter Savino. Walter Savino kicks a strong pass forward to Matthias Buchwald but the referee indicates it's offside!
45.00
Nico Kneissl flicks a high pass forward. Rafael Teixeira holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Rafael Teixeira deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nico Kneissl but the linesman indicates offside!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Alemannia Aachen appear unchanged since the first half. SV Werder Bremen also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
SV Werder Bremen start the second half!
48.00
Matthias Köpke makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Martin Widmann. Martin Widmann makes a simple pass to Francisco Mendez. Francisco Mendez sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but is denied by Lennart Sparwasser. Excellent save.
51.10
Nico Kneissl makes a probing pass to Rafael Teixeira. Rafael Teixeira plays the ball forward to Nico Kneissl who has made a great run into the box. Nico Kneissl takes a shot at goal but it flies just off target!
53.41
Martin Widmann makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Sven Beck. Sven Beck controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's miles wide!
54.13
Leon Sparwasser controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nico Kneissl. Nico Kneissl chips the ball to his team mate, Nicolas Pichichi. Nicolas Pichichi lofts in a cross ball towards Kevin Littbarski. Kevin Littbarski gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Leon Arendt didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
55.38
Martin Widmann flicks a high pass forward. Matthias Buchwald controls it well on his chest. Matthias Buchwald knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
57.59
Nico Kneissl chips the ball to his team mate, Nicolas Pichichi. Nicolas Pichichi sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's drastically wayward!
60.14
Matthias Buchwald brings the ball forward. Matthias Buchwald tries a spectacular long range effort. Lennart Sparwasser gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent save!
61.34
Eric Netzer flicks a high pass forward. Sven Beck controls it well on his chest. Sven Beck flicks a high pass forward. Francisco Mendez holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Francisco Mendez whips in a cross ball towards Sven Beck. Sven Beck flicks the ball with his head. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
65.20
Malte Friedmann flicks a high pass forward. Walter Savino collects the pass. Walter Savino sees a break and surges forward. Walter Savino controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
66.31
Matthias Köpke flicks a high ball forward to Francisco Mendez who takes it down. Francisco Mendez lofts in a cross ball towards Walter Savino. Walter Savino beats his man to it with a header. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice keeping!
72.35
Walter Savino controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Francisco Mendez. Francisco Mendez shoots from distance. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
81.38
Matthias Buchwald knocks the ball forward to Francisco Mendez. Francisco Mendez sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
84.48
Nico Kneissl makes a simple pass to Nicolas Pichichi. Nicolas Pichichi knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
85.09
Nico Kneissl makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Rafael Teixeira. Rafael Teixeira lofts in a cross ball towards Nico Kneissl. Nico Kneissl knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball takes a deflection leaving Leon Arendt with no chance!! Goal for SV Werder Bremen!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
4
5
Shots off Target
6
6
Offsides
1
2
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
48.9%
51.1%
Play Area
28.9%
46.7%
24.4%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Nico Kneissl of SV Werder Bremen

Match Ratings