Match Report
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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at MSV Arena where MSV Duisburg play host to DSC Arminia Bielefeld. A crowd of 8,997 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both MSV Duisburg and DSC Arminia Bielefeld are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Chris Lawton.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both MSV Duisburg and DSC Arminia Bielefeld are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Chris Lawton.
0.00
0-0DSC Arminia Bielefeld kick off and get the first half underway!
2.02
0-0Simon Palumbo hacks Julian Roth from behind! The referee warns Simon Palumbo to calm down! Julian Roth runs off the knock.
9.20
0-1Alberto Rizzetto runs forward with the ball. Alberto Rizzetto flicks a high pass forward to Hannes Klinsmann who brings the ball neatly under control. Hannes Klinsmann threads a neat, attacking ball through to Arno Morlock. Arno Morlock comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
14.31
0-1Simon Palumbo passes the ball forward to Sebastian Winkler. Sebastian Winkler knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
27.47
0-1Alberto Rizzetto hits a low pass to Julian Roth. Julian Roth hits a low pass to Callum Mcinnes. Callum Mcinnes finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies wide!
28.00
0-1Simon Rösler makes a beautiful solo run. Simon Rösler sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Arno Knapp effortlessly smothers it!
30.40
Sebastian Winkler threads a neat ball through to Matt Collins. Matt Collins controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
38.25
Alberto Rizzetto knocks the ball to his team mate, Nikolas Wallner. Nikolas Wallner deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Hannes Klinsmann. Hannes Klinsmann tries a spectacular long range effort but it curls horrendously wide!
39.57
Simon Palumbo flicks a high pass forward. Martijn Huistra holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Martijn Huistra knocks the ball forward to Sebastian Winkler. Sebastian Winkler skips past Giuliano Lucarelli! Some silky footwork from Sebastian Winkler provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
44.17
Joos Hesp surges forward with the ball. Joos Hesp rushes past Simon Zimmermann! Joos Hesp rockets a shot on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. MSV Duisburg appear unchanged since the first half. DSC Arminia Bielefeld also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with MSV Duisburg kicking off!
48.30
Nikolas Wallner threads a neat ball through to Callum Mcinnes. Callum Mcinnes threads the ball through into the box. Nikolas Wallner makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it flies just wide!
49.58
Julian Roth controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Hannes Klinsmann. Hannes Klinsmann controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but is denied by Jonas Bierhoff. Excellent save.
59.47
Said Jongen plays the ball forward to Nikolas Wallner. Nikolas Wallner shoots from 25 yards but slams it into the crowd!
71.53
Arno Morlock flicks a high pass forward. Said Jongen controls it well on his chest. Said Jongen shoots from 25 yards. Solid save from Jonas Bierhoff.
73.15
2-1Arno Morlock clumsily knocks into Matt Collins. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Matt Collins hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
79.42
Simon Rösler knocks the ball forward to Sebastian Winkler. Sebastian Winkler controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Arno Knapp comfortably smothers it!
84.24
Matt Collins kicks a strong pass forward to Simon Rösler. Simon Rösler passes the ball forward to Malte Stiepermann. Malte Stiepermann knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Arno Knapp who gathers it comfortably.
89.18
Giuliano Lucarelli makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nikolas Wallner. Nikolas Wallner threads a neat ball through to Hannes Klinsmann. Hannes Klinsmann shoots from distance. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Good save!
90.00
Simon Rösler threads a neat ball through to Malte Stiepermann. Malte Stiepermann knocks in a cross ball towards Sebastian Winkler. Sebastian Winkler rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Arno Knapp 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
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
5
4
Shots off Target
1
4
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
49.3%
50.7%
Play Area
23.9%
47.9%
28.2%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Sebastian Winkler of MSV Duisburg |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Jonas Bierhoff (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Gareth Johnson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Simon Palumbo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Joos Hesp (DEF) |  | 9 |
| 5. | Don Morrison (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Vasco Campos (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Simon Rösler (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Martijn Huistra (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Matt Collins (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Malte Stiepermann (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Sebastian Winkler (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Marcel Haller (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Simon Seifert (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Maurizio Di Meglio (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Arno Knapp (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Giuliano Lucarelli (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Simon Zimmermann (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Alberto Rizzetto (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Eric Nahrstedt (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Nikolas Wallner (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Arno Morlock (MID) |  | 7 |
| 8. | Julian Roth (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Callum Mcinnes (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Hannes Klinsmann (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Said Jongen (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Mark Di Dio (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Florian Eder (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Hannes Schäfer (GK) | 0 | |