Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Weserstadion where SV Werder Bremen play host to Borussia Mönchengladbach . A crowd of 18,812 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
SV Werder Bremen are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Borussia Mönchengladbach appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Simon Wallner.
The pitch is in good condition.
SV Werder Bremen are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Borussia Mönchengladbach appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Simon Wallner.
0.00
0-0Borussia Mönchengladbach get the match underway!
2.04
0-0Jamie Priestley flicks the ball to his team mate, Fadel Boucher. Fadel Boucher passes the ball forward to Rafael Santos. Rafael Santos threads the ball through into the box. Stefaan Coppens comes in with a late challenge on Fadel Boucher. That's got to be a penalty! No, the ref waves play-on!!
4.26
0-0Kevin Todd makes a probing pass to Rafael Santos. Rafael Santos knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Petri Inia.
8.27
0-0Jamie Priestley threads a neat ball through to Rafael Santos. Rafael Santos flicks a high pass forward. Bryan Veurink holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Bryan Veurink whips in a cross ball towards Armin Rummenigge. With a superhuman jump, Armin Rummenigge connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it rises well off target!
9.49
Petri Inia flicks a high pass forward. Moritz Ouindi controls it well on his chest. Moritz Ouindi knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
12.08
0-0Jamie Priestley takes it forward alone. Jamie Priestley chips the ball to his team mate, Bjorn-Tore Riise. Bjorn-Tore Riise finds some space and shoots from distance but is denied by Stuart Law. Excellent save.
14.22
0-0Bryan Veurink clumsily knocks into Stefaan Coppens. The referee calls over Bryan Veurink and shows him a yellow card! Stefaan Coppens hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
15.02
1-0Nikolas Welter flicks a high pass forward. Bryan Veurink controls it well on his chest. Bryan Veurink plays the ball forward to Fadel Boucher. Fadel Boucher lofts in a cross ball towards Rafael Santos. Rafael Santos fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
20.07
Jamie Priestley runs forward with the ball. Jamie Priestley changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Jamie Priestley cuts inside the box! Jamie Priestley muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but Stuart Law reads it well. Fabulous save!
21.30
Bryan Veurink flicks the ball to his team mate, Fadel Boucher. Fadel Boucher whips in a cross ball towards Rafael Santos. Rafael Santos makes a deft header but it is tipped over by Stuart Law.
22.31
It's a corner kick. Simão Galindo loops the ball in to towards the near post. Petri Inia reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
24.10
Jonas Prantl hits a low pass to Bryan Veurink. Bryan Veurink lofts in a cross ball towards Rafael Santos. Rafael Santos heads the ball goalwards but it slams into the crowd!
26.18
Alfredo Toni clumsily knocks into Rafael Santos. Alfredo Toni is shown the yellow card! Rafael Santos stretches but gets up unharmed.
27.39
Fadel Boucher threads a neat ball through to Kevin Todd. Kevin Todd shoots from 20 yards but Stuart Law is on top of his game. Good keeping!
28.26
Pascal Vogel receives the ball from a throw-in from Stuart Gascoigne. Pascal Vogel flicks a high ball forward to Andres Vidal who takes it down. Andres Vidal threads a neat, attacking ball through to Moritz Ouindi. Moritz Ouindi comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it whistles just wide of the post!
30.00
Jonas Prantl darts forward. Jonas Prantl threads the ball through to Simão Galindo. Simão Galindo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
33.31
Moritz Ouindi flicks the ball to his team mate, Andres Vidal. Andres Vidal knocks in a cross ball towards Moritz Ouindi. Moritz Ouindi connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Ernesto Canales with no chance!! Goal for Borussia Mönchengladbach !
36.30
1-1Alfredo Toni barges into Kevin Todd. Alfredo Toni is warned by the referee! Kevin Todd stretches but gets up unharmed.
38.13
Stuart Gascoigne clumsily knocks into Simão Galindo. The referee brings Stuart Gascoigne to one side and gives him a warning! Simão Galindo stretches but gets up unharmed.
40.12
Simão Galindo sees Bryan Veurink in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Bryan Veurink knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Petri Inia.
42.40
1-1Jonas Prantl clumsily knocks into Graham Lowe. Jonas Prantl is shown the yellow card! Graham Lowe gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
44.33
Moritz Ouindi comes in with a late challenge on Simão Galindo. Moritz Ouindi is shown the yellow card! Simão Galindo runs off the knock.
45.00
Rafael Santos flicks a high pass forward. Fadel Boucher holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Fadel Boucher knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. SV Werder Bremen have changed their lineup with Christian Nyarko replacing Rafael Santos. Borussia Mönchengladbach appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with SV Werder Bremen kicking off!
47.32
Nikolas Welter makes a simple pass to Simão Galindo. Simão Galindo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Armin Rummenigge. Armin Rummenigge shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Stuart Law manages to gather it.
51.05
Simão Galindo flicks a high pass forward. Bryan Veurink collects the pass. Bryan Veurink knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
53.40
Kevin Todd barges into Nicolas Polheim. Kevin Todd is shown the yellow card! Nicolas Polheim runs off the knock.
55.00
Stuart Gascoigne barges into Christian Nyarko. The referee warns Stuart Gascoigne again to calm down! Christian Nyarko runs off the knock.
57.53
Stuart Gascoigne clumsily knocks into Jonas Prantl. The referee brings Stuart Gascoigne to one side and gives him yet another warning! Jonas Prantl stretches but gets up unharmed.
61.09
Jamie Priestley hits a low pass to Simão Galindo. Simão Galindo knocks the ball to his team mate, Kevin Todd. Kevin Todd knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Stuart Law who gathers it comfortably.
63.00
Fadel Boucher chips the ball to his team mate, Bryan Veurink. Bryan Veurink makes a defence splitting pass to Christian Nyarko. Christian Nyarko shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it flies well off target!
66.44
Stuart Gascoigne kicks a strong pass forward to Graham Lowe. Graham Lowe makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Moritz Ouindi. Moritz Ouindi muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Great keeping!
73.27
Jamie Priestley hits a low pass to Bjorn-Tore Riise. Bjorn-Tore Riise chips the ball to his team mate, Kevin Todd. Kevin Todd knocks the ball forward, putting Fadel Boucher through on goal. Some good footwork from Fadel Boucher provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Stuart Law with no chance!! Goal for SV Werder Bremen!
77.30
Bjorn-Tore Riise makes a simple pass to Kevin Todd. Kevin Todd plays a scrappy one-two with Christian Nyarko and advances towards the goal... Kevin Todd strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Stuart Law effortlessly smothers it!
78.35
Jonas Prantl flicks a high pass forward. Fadel Boucher collects the pass. Fadel Boucher makes a probing pass to Simão Galindo. Simão Galindo knocks in a cross ball towards Armin Rummenigge. Armin Rummenigge powers a header at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
84.56
Stuart Gascoigne brings the ball forward. Stuart Gascoigne lofts in a cross ball towards Moritz Ouindi. Moritz Ouindi jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
89.05
Petri Inia hacks Nikolas Welter from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Nikolas Welter carries on, but is struggling a bit.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
9
2
Shots off Target
3
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
3
7
Yellow Cards
3
3
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
75.8%
24.2%
Play Area
26.4%
42.9%
30.8%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Fadel Boucher of SV Werder Bremen |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Ernesto Canales (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Nikolas Welter (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Jamie Priestley (DEF) | 9 | |
| 4. | Jonas Prantl (DEF) |  | 6 |
| 5. | Bjorn-Tore Riise (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Fadel Boucher (MID) |  | 9 |
| 7. | Simão Galindo (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Armin Rummenigge (MID) | | 7 |
| 9. | Kevin Todd (ATT) | | 6 |
| 10. | Bryan Veurink (ATT) | | 6 |
| 11. | Rafael Santos (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Jermaine Unsworth (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Luis Rego (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Christian Nyarko (ATT) | 6 | |
| 1. | Stuart Law (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Noah Ritzinger (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Alfredo Toni (DEF) | | 5 |
| 4. | Stefaan Coppens (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Nicolas Polheim (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Pascal Vogel (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Stuart Gascoigne (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Petri Inia (MID) | | 5 |
| 9. | Andres Vidal (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Graham Lowe (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Moritz Ouindi (ATT) | | 7 |
| 12. | David Neudecker (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Martin Kirschner (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Carlos Berendsen (MID) | 0 | |