Match Report


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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Das Badenova-Stadion where SC Freiburg play host to Rot-Weiss Ahlen. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both SC Freiburg and Rot-Weiss Ahlen are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Kevin Dörner.


0.00
SC Freiburg kick off the first half!
3.10
Diego Van Kouwen kicks a strong pass forward to Nico Witte. Nico Witte darts forward. Nico Witte makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Bakary Brückner but he's offside!
4.31
Don Glass chips the ball to his team mate, Victor Cano. Victor Cano threads the ball through into the box. Hauke Raff muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but slams it into the crowd!
8.21
Marinus De Boer hits a low pass to Artur Gomes. Artur Gomes lofts in a cross ball towards Hauke Raff. Hauke Raff is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Frederic Baghdad with no chance!! Goal for Rot-Weiss Ahlen!
18.14
Gerhard Babbel comes in with a late challenge on Bakary Brückner. Gerhard Babbel is shown the yellow card! Bakary Brückner runs off the knock.
20.38
Marcel Schacht sees a break and surges forward. Marcel Schacht knocks the ball to his team mate, Marinus De Boer. Marinus De Boer threads the ball through to Hauke Raff but he's offside!
21.50
Leon Schröder makes a beautiful solo run. Leon Schröder finds some space and shoots from distance but it rises well off target!
24.45
John Bresciano makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Bakary Brückner. Bakary Brückner finds some space and shoots from distance but it is miles over!
26.50
Artur Gomes knocks the ball forward to Hauke Raff. Hauke Raff runs straight at the defence! Hauke Raff takes a shot at goal but Frederic Baghdad is on top of it.
27.16
With great vision, Marinus De Boer plays the ball forward to Hauke Raff. Hauke Raff sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Excellent keeping!
30.50
Nils Arnold hacks Marinus De Boer from behind! Nils Arnold is shown the yellow card! Marinus De Boer gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
32.23
Leon Schröder threads a neat ball through to Alexander Schrader. Alexander Schrader shoots from long range but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
34.29
Nils Arnold runs straight at the opposition's defence. Nils Arnold shoots from distance. Rainer Prantl gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous stop!
38.01
Nils Arnold threads a neat ball through to Bakary Brückner. Bakary Brückner knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Marcel Schacht.
39.15
Artur Gomes kicks a strong pass forward to Hauke Raff. Hauke Raff knocks in a cross ball towards Victor Cano. With a superhuman jump, Victor Cano connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. SC Freiburg appear unchanged since the first half. Rot-Weiss Ahlen also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Rot-Weiss Ahlen start the second half!
47.01
Bakary Brückner clumsily knocks into Marcel Schacht. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Marcel Schacht runs off the knock.
51.58
From the throw-in, Nils Arnold picks out Leon Schröder. Leon Schröder flicks the ball to his team mate, Alexander Schrader. Alexander Schrader knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Rainer Prantl who gathers it comfortably.
54.20
Oliver Birnbaum kicks a strong pass forward to John Bresciano. John Bresciano decides to run forward with the ball. John Bresciano whips in a cross ball towards Bakary Brückner. Bakary Brückner connects with a diving header. Magnificent save by Rainer Prantl!
55.12
John Bresciano makes a simple pass to Leon Schröder. Leon Schröder passes the ball forward to Bakary Brückner. Bakary Brückner lofts in a cross ball towards Ivan Molina. Ivan Molina gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The shot is on target but blocked by Rainer Buchwald. That should have been a goal!
57.30
Marinus De Boer threads the ball through to Hauke Raff. Hauke Raff puts a great ball through. Victor Cano runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
59.24
Ivan Molina threads the ball through to Bakary Brückner. Bakary Brückner sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
60.23
Artur Gomes makes an attacking run forward. Artur Gomes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
65.21
Nils Arnold flicks a high pass forward. John Bresciano holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. John Bresciano knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
67.06
Nils Arnold passes the ball forward to John Bresciano. John Bresciano knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
69.20
John Bresciano flicks the ball to his team mate, Leon Schröder. Leon Schröder flicks a high pass forward. Nils Arnold controls it well on his chest. Nils Arnold shoots from 20 yards but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
71.07
With a delightful solo run, Marinus De Boer stretches the opposition's defence. Marinus De Boer lofts in a cross ball towards Artur Gomes. Artur Gomes jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it rises well off target!
90.00
Don Glass deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Victor Cano. Victor Cano cuts inside the box! Victor Cano muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Frederic Baghdad effortlessly smothers it!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
3
5
Shots off Target
5
2
Offsides
1
3
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
2
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
59.6%
40.4%
Play Area
27%
46.1%
27%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Hauke Raff of Rot-Weiss Ahlen

Match Ratings
1.Rainer Prantl (GK)
6
2.Gabriele Benussi (DEF)
6
3.Marcel Schacht (DEF)
6
4.Gerhard Babbel (DEF)yellow card
6
5.Rainer Buchwald (DEF)
6
6.Marinus De Boer (MID)
7
7.Artur Gomes (MID)
8
8.Don Glass (MID)
6
9.Carl Ball (MID)
6
10.Victor Cano (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Hauke Raff (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Hannes Diakite (ATT)
0
13.Pedro Tavares (ATT)
0
14.Billy Chivu (MID)
0