Match Report


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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Audi Sportpark where FC Ingolstadt 04 play host to Rot-Weiss Oberhausen. Its a sell-out today with the 14,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Ingolstadt 04 are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Rot-Weiss Oberhausen appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Albrecht Müller.


0.00
The whistle blows and FC Ingolstadt 04 get the match underway!
4.50
Albrecht Meidt kicks a strong pass forward to Nikolas Stiepermann. Nikolas Stiepermann shoots from 20 yards. The ball takes a deflection leaving Danilo Petruzzi with no chance!! Goal for FC Ingolstadt 04!
8.13
Malte Müller flicks the ball to his team mate, Philipp Walter. Philipp Walter decides to run forward with the ball. Philipp Walter knocks in a cross ball towards Linus Hamann. Linus Hamann connects with a diving header. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
10.34
Philipp Walter flicks a high ball forward to Stefan Jaschke who takes it down. Stefan Jaschke shoots from long range but it slams into the crowd!
12.10
Linus Hamann decides to run forward with the ball. Linus Hamann knocks in a cross ball towards Gianmarco Cevoli. Gianmarco Cevoli knocks the ball goalwards with his head. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
18.22
Albrecht Meidt catches Stefan Jaschke on the ankles. Albrecht Meidt is shown the yellow card! Stefan Jaschke carries on, but is struggling a bit.
20.03
Julian Brückner passes the ball forward to Albrecht Meidt. Albrecht Meidt flicks a high pass forward. David Thiele collects the pass. David Thiele finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
22.26
Linus Buchwald threads the ball through to Albrecht Meidt. Albrecht Meidt kicks a strong pass forward to Alistair Tolley. Alistair Tolley knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Malte Müller.
24.40
Scott Gallacher flicks a high ball forward to Nikolas Stiepermann who takes it down. Nikolas Stiepermann makes a probing pass to Alexander Gascoigne. Alexander Gascoigne puts a great ball through. Alistair Tolley runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
28.58
Linus Buchwald breaks forward. Linus Buchwald threads the ball through to Alistair Tolley. Alistair Tolley lofts in a cross ball towards Alexander Gascoigne. Alexander Gascoigne rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it flies just off target!
30.50
Julian Brückner flicks a high pass forward. David Thiele collects the pass. David Thiele plays the ball forward to Albrecht Meidt. Albrecht Meidt shoots from outside the area but it goes wide for a goal kick.
33.06
Linus Buchwald sees Albrecht Meidt in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Albrecht Meidt flicks a high pass forward. David Thiele controls it well on his chest. David Thiele plays a sublime one-two with Nikolas Stiepermann and races in on goal... David Thiele side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. Wonderful reactions from Danilo Petruzzi keeps it out!
38.52
Julian Brückner barges into Gianmarco Cevoli. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Gianmarco Cevoli stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Ingolstadt 04 appear unchanged since the first half. Rot-Weiss Oberhausen also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Rot-Weiss Oberhausen get the second half underway!
47.39
Albrecht Meidt threads a neat ball through to Sebastiao Moreira. Sebastiao Moreira plays a perfect one-two with David Thiele and rushes in on goal... Sebastiao Moreira tries a spectacular strike but somehow Danilo Petruzzi manages to keep it out.
49.16
Linus Buchwald flicks a high pass forward to Alistair Tolley who brings the ball neatly under control. Alistair Tolley sees Nikolas Stiepermann in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Nikolas Stiepermann shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Excellent keeping!
51.25
Nils Gleisenstein sees Christian Breyer in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Christian Breyer darts forward. Christian Breyer knocks in a cross ball towards Stefan Jaschke. Stefan Jaschke rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
54.01
Linus Buchwald makes a probing pass to Alistair Tolley. Alistair Tolley flicks a high pass forward. Alexander Gascoigne collects the pass. Alexander Gascoigne shoots from outside the area but Danilo Petruzzi is on top of his game. Good save!
60.11
FC Ingolstadt 04 have made a substitution with Nils Rahn replacing Alexander Gascoigne .
61.17
Seeing a gap ahead, Scott Gallacher plays the ball forward to Alistair Tolley. Alistair Tolley deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nikolas Stiepermann. Nikolas Stiepermann whips in a cross ball towards Alistair Tolley. Alistair Tolley outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The keeper is on top of it. Superb keeping!
65.03
Nils Rahn barges into Christian Breyer. Nils Rahn is warned by the referee! Christian Breyer hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
67.42
Nils Rahn clumsily knocks into Florian Neudecker. Nils Rahn is warned by the referee again! Florian Neudecker runs off the knock.
75.41
Linus Buchwald darts forward. Showing fabulous composure, Linus Buchwald laces a through ball forward to David Thiele. David Thiele whips in a cross ball towards Nils Rahn. Nils Rahn makes a convincing header. Nils Rahn scores for FC Ingolstadt 04!!
77.41
FC Ingolstadt 04 have made a substitution with Ronald Kelban replacing Julian Brückner .
79.41
Stefan Jaschke comes in with a late challenge on Linus Buchwald. Stefan Jaschke is given a warning by the referee! Linus Buchwald grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
87.33
Albrecht Meidt takes it forward alone. Albrecht Meidt knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Nils Gleisenstein.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
7
1
Shots off Target
3
3
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
4
1
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
63.9%
36.1%
Play Area
34.7%
36.1%
29.2%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Nikolas Stiepermann of FC Ingolstadt 04