Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at WWK Arena where FC Augsburg play host to FSV Mainz 05. A crowd of 10,918 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both FC Augsburg and FSV Mainz 05 are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Albrecht Müller.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both FC Augsburg and FSV Mainz 05 are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Albrecht Müller.
0.00
0-0FC Augsburg get the match underway!
4.46
1-0With great vision, Tony Nijkamp plays the ball forward to Paul Weigel. Paul Weigel whips in a cross ball towards Lennart Maier. With a superhuman jump, Lennart Maier connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for FC Augsburg!
9.20
1-0Christian Jung decides to run forward with the ball. Christian Jung kicks a strong pass forward to Uwe Jentsch but the referee indicates it's offside!
15.17
1-0Vincenzo Dittrich passes the ball forward to Anthony Thirlwell. Anthony Thirlwell controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Tony Nijkamp. Tony Nijkamp sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
33.08
Lennart Maier deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Tony Nijkamp. Tony Nijkamp shoots from long range but it's drastically wayward!
45.00
1-0David Töpfer changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. David Töpfer knocks in a cross ball towards Arno Welke. Arno Welke gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Uwe Sparwasser easily punches it away to safety.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Augsburg appear unchanged since the first half. FSV Mainz 05 also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
FSV Mainz 05 kick off and get the second half underway!
55.55
Christian Jung knocks the ball forward to David Töpfer. David Töpfer makes a probing pass to JŸrgen Heesakkers. JŸrgen Heesakkers controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It curls slightly but Uwe Sparwasser manages to gather it effortlessly.
59.20
1-0Vincenzo Dittrich takes the throw-in. Paul Overath knocks the ball forward to Hauke Völler. Hauke Völler passes the ball forward to Anthony Thirlwell. Anthony Thirlwell knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Nicolas Knapp who gathers it comfortably.
60.01
Christian Jung flicks a high pass forward to Arno Welke who brings the ball under control. Arno Welke shoots from distance but it's a lousy effort!
63.11
1-0Philipp Hollmer comes in with a late challenge on Kai Kühn. The referee warns Philipp Hollmer to calm down! Kai Kühn stretches but gets up unharmed.
65.47
Christian Jung catches Paul Weigel on the ankles. Christian Jung is given a warning by the referee! Paul Weigel stretches but gets up unharmed.
71.31
Kai Kühn controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Lennart Maier. Lennart Maier surges forward with the ball. Lennart Maier whips in a cross ball towards Anthony Thirlwell. Anthony Thirlwell flicks the ball with his head. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
72.54
David Töpfer barges into Lennart Maier. The referee warns David Töpfer to calm down! Lennart Maier stretches but gets up unharmed.
79.48
JŸrgen Heesakkers knocks the ball forward to Christian Jung. Christian Jung knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Vincenzo Dittrich.
81.30
Uwe Jentsch kicks a strong pass forward to Arno Welke. Arno Welke passes the ball forward but JŸrgen Heesakkers is offside!
83.44
Ludovic Ismaël kicks a strong pass forward to Tony Nijkamp. Tony Nijkamp shoots from 20 yards but it is shockingly off target!
84.55
Anthony Thirlwell hits a low pass to Tony Nijkamp. Tony Nijkamp sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Nicolas Knapp is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
87.06
Ludovic Ismaël flicks a high pass forward. Lennart Maier holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Lennart Maier threads the ball through to Anthony Thirlwell. Anthony Thirlwell knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
3
2
Shots off Target
3
1
Offsides
1
2
Fouls
0
3
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
60.9%
39.1%
Play Area
27.5%
47.8%
24.6%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Lennart Maier of FC Augsburg |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Uwe Sparwasser (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Paul Overath (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Linus Thiele (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Vincenzo Dittrich (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Ludovic Ismaël (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Hauke Völler (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Kai Kühn (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Paul Weigel (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Lennart Maier (MID) |  | 9 |
| 10. | Anthony Thirlwell (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Tony Nijkamp (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Malte Arnold (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Sven Gerlach (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Simon Bischoff (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Nicolas Knapp (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Marcel Hamann (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Philipp Hollmer (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Nikolas Döring (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Nicolas Müller (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | David Töpfer (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Christian Jung (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Uwe Jentsch (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Silvain De Vogt (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Arno Welke (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | JŸrgen Heesakkers (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Armin Schell (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Neil Mcinnes (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Mario Semedo (GK) | 0 | |