Match Report


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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Generali-Sportpark where SpVgg Unterhaching 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.
SpVgg Unterhaching are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Rot-Weiss Ahlen appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Uwe Klinsmann.


0.00
SpVgg Unterhaching start the game by kicking off the first half!
4.16
Richard Harrison clumsily knocks into Carl Ball. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Carl Ball hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
4.16
Free kick to Rot-Weiss Ahlen just outside the area...
5.44
Hauke Raff takes a slow run up and lifts the ball high over the wall. Too high. What a wasted chance.
6.07
Artur Gomes takes it forward alone. Artur Gomes tries a spectacular long range effort but slams it into the crowd!
8.09
Artur Gomes runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Artur Gomes knocks in a cross ball towards Hauke Raff. Hauke Raff makes a looping header on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
12.21
Gerhard Babbel flicks a high pass forward to Hauke Raff who brings the ball under control. Hauke Raff flicks the ball to his team mate, Victor Cano. Victor Cano makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The keeper, Roberto Ribeiro, sees it late!! Goal for Rot-Weiss Ahlen!
16.55
Artur Gomes changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Artur Gomes knocks in a cross ball towards Victor Cano. Victor Cano flicks the ball with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
20.27
Marcel Schacht makes a probing pass to Gerhard Babbel. Gerhard Babbel controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Victor Cano. Victor Cano whips in a cross ball towards Hauke Raff. Hauke Raff fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head but it slams into the crowd!
24.00
Rainer Ahrens sees Eddie Bastin in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Eddie Bastin makes a great pass forward. Jan Rummenigge runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
26.17
Don Glass kicks a strong pass forward to Victor Cano. Victor Cano sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but Roberto Ribeiro is on top of it.
28.43
Dean Ince sees a break and surges forward. Dean Ince knocks the ball forward to Noah Schnellinger but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
30.26
Noah Schnellinger hacks Gabriele Benussi from behind! The referee warns Noah Schnellinger to calm down! Gabriele Benussi gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
34.53
Don Glass threads a neat ball through to Victor Cano. Victor Cano makes a simple pass, allowing Hauke Raff to run into the box. Hauke Raff muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but slams it into the crowd!
40.17
Artur Gomes flicks a high ball forward to Victor Cano who takes it down. Victor Cano skips past Scott Guppy! Victor Cano strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
44.36
Jan Rummenigge hits a low pass to Eddie Bastin. Eddie Bastin knocks in a cross ball towards Bakary Geis. Bakary Geis makes a looping header on goal. Rainer Prantl punches it away to safety.
45.00
Artur Gomes kicks a strong pass forward to Hauke Raff. Hauke Raff knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. SpVgg Unterhaching 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!
48.27
Don Glass flicks the ball to his team mate, Artur Gomes. Artur Gomes knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Roberto Ribeiro who gathers it comfortably.
49.49
Jan Rummenigge hits a low pass to Nils Dittrich. Nils Dittrich plays a one-two with Roberto Carvalho and rushes in on goal... Nils Dittrich cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Good keeping!
54.27
Victor Cano plays the ball forward to Hauke Raff. Hauke Raff knocks in a cross ball towards Victor Cano. Victor Cano outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Victor Cano!
59.44
Jan Rummenigge sees Nils Dittrich in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Nils Dittrich runs straight at the defence! Nils Dittrich muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it's a lousy effort!
60.12
Artur Gomes threads a neat ball through to Victor Cano. Victor Cano skips past Dean Ince! Victor Cano makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but somehow Roberto Ribeiro manages to keep it out.
61.07
Victor Cano flicks a high pass forward. Artur Gomes holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Artur Gomes tries a spectacular long range effort but Roberto Ribeiro reads it well. Nice keeping!
63.53
Gerhard Babbel catches Rainer Ahrens on the ankles. The referee warns Gerhard Babbel to calm down! Rainer Ahrens hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
66.55
Nils Dittrich flicks the ball to his team mate, Jan Rummenigge. Jan Rummenigge shoots from outside the area but somehow Rainer Prantl manages to keep it out.
69.08
Richard Harrison flicks a high pass forward. Roberto Carvalho holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Roberto Carvalho knocks the ball forward to Eddie Bastin. Eddie Bastin advances inside the box! Eddie Bastin side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. Rainer Prantl comfortably gets down and covers it.
71.21
Richard Harrison makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Dean Ince. Dean Ince threads the ball through to Roberto Carvalho. Roberto Carvalho knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
73.05
Bakary Geis flicks a high ball forward to Eddie Bastin who takes it down. Eddie Bastin shoots from 20 yards but it misses the target by a large margin!
75.02
Carl Ball knocks the ball forward to Hauke Raff. Hauke Raff knocks in a cross ball towards Victor Cano. Victor Cano connects with a diving header. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
78.07
Bakary Geis passes the ball forward to Rainer Ahrens. Rainer Ahrens knocks in a cross ball towards Bakary Geis. Bakary Geis jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Nice keeping!
79.14
Artur Gomes comes in with a late challenge on Eddie Bastin. The referee calls over Artur Gomes and shows him a yellow card! Eddie Bastin runs off the knock.
84.10
Jan Rummenigge makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Roberto Carvalho. Roberto Carvalho cuts inside the box! Roberto Carvalho looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
87.26
Marcel Schacht plays the ball forward to Hauke Raff. Hauke Raff whips in a cross ball towards Victor Cano. Victor Cano is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
Goals
0
6
Shots on Target
6
9
Shots off Target
2
5
Offsides
3
1
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
50.5%
49.5%
Play Area
30.8%
45.1%
24.2%

Scorers
Victor Cano 12, 17, 40, 54, 75, 87

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Victor Cano of Rot-Weiss Ahlen

Match Ratings
1.Roberto Ribeiro (GK)
6
2.Richard Harrison (DEF)yellow card
6
3.Scott Guppy (DEF)
6
4.Dean Ince (DEF)
6
5.Bakary Geis (MID)
6
6.Nils Dittrich (MID)
6
7.Jan Rummenigge (MID)
6
8.Noah Schnellinger (MID)
5
9.Roberto Carvalho (ATT)
6
10.Eddie Bastin (ATT)
6
11.Rainer Ahrens (ATT)
6
 
12.Ger Van Der Gun (GK)
0
13.Philipp Brückner (MID)
0
14.Uwe Augstein (MID)
0

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