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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Stadion an der Hamburger Straße where Eintracht Braunschweig play host to SV Wacker Burghausen. A crowd of 19,780 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Eintracht Braunschweig are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while SV Wacker Burghausen appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Linus Richter.


0.00
SV Wacker Burghausen kick off!
2.29
Pierpaolo Cerioni threads a neat ball through to Rodrigo Varela. Rodrigo Varela knocks in a cross ball towards Anton Oswald. Anton Oswald finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it is miles over!
3.58
With imagination, Augusto Camara picks a pass forward to Pierpaolo Cerioni. Pierpaolo Cerioni threads a neat ball through to Anton Oswald. Anton Oswald whips in a cross ball towards Pierpaolo Cerioni. Pierpaolo Cerioni makes a convincing header but it slams into the crowd!
4.03
Gianfranco Albertini sees a break and surges forward. Gianfranco Albertini plays a one-two with Rainer Helmer and advances towards the goal... Gianfranco Albertini side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it's a lousy effort!
10.57
Sven Bierhoff takes a quick throw-in, which Luis Lopes takes on the chest. Luis Lopes hits a low pass to Rainer Helmer. Rainer Helmer knocks in a cross ball towards Gianfranco Albertini. Gianfranco Albertini makes a deft header but Tobias Lindner is on top of it.
14.35
Seeing a gap ahead, Moritz Götz plays the ball forward to Sven Bierhoff. Sven Bierhoff makes an attacking run forward. Sven Bierhoff threads a neat, attacking ball through to Nils Kauder. Nils Kauder comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball strikes Nicolas Gonzalez's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
15.49
Corner kick to Eintracht Braunschweig . Nils Kauder chips it out wide. Markus Töpfer reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
18.38
Moritz Götz makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gianfranco Albertini. Gianfranco Albertini flicks the ball to his team mate, Rainer Helmer. Rainer Helmer threads the ball through to Jo‘l Colleter but he's offside!
20.31
Gabriel Prieto threads a neat ball through to Anton Oswald. Anton Oswald shoots from 25 yards but it flies just wide!
28.21
Eintracht Braunschweig are in full control of this game.
30.40
Moritz Götz threads a neat ball through to Jo‘l Colleter. Jo‘l Colleter lofts in a cross ball towards Gianfranco Albertini. Gianfranco Albertini connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it's a woeful effort!
33.26
Nils Kauder comes in with a late challenge on Martial Essola. Nils Kauder is shown the yellow card! Martial Essola gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
34.46
Rainer Helmer makes a beautiful solo run. Rainer Helmer knocks in a cross ball towards Sven Bierhoff. Sven Bierhoff beats his man to it with a header. Tobias Lindner manages to gather it easily.
39.20
Jose E. Ganz threads a neat ball through to Markus Töpfer. Markus Töpfer kicks a strong pass forward to Rodrigo Varela. Rodrigo Varela whips in a cross ball towards Roberto Beelenkamp. Gregorio Carmona comes in with a late challenge on Roberto Beelenkamp. Roberto Beelenkamp appeals for a penalty! No says the ref!!
40.21
Billy Batty controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Torsten Brehme. Torsten Brehme threads a neat ball through to Sven Bierhoff. Sven Bierhoff knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Torsten Brehme is offside!
44.20
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Eintracht Braunschweig appear unchanged since the first half. SV Wacker Burghausen also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Eintracht Braunschweig start the second half!
47.20
Gregorio Carmona sees Moritz Götz in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Moritz Götz threads a neat ball through to Nils Kauder. Nils Kauder shoots from 20 yards. Tobias Lindner effortlessly gets down and covers it.
48.58
Jo‘l Colleter flicks a high pass forward. Rainer Helmer holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Rainer Helmer edges inside the box! Rainer Helmer cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It's there!! Tobias Lindner has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
51.10
Roberto Beelenkamp threads a neat ball through to Rodrigo Varela. Rodrigo Varela knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Moritz Götz.
57.48
Nicolas Gonzalez kicks a strong pass forward to Gabriel Prieto. Gabriel Prieto flicks a high pass forward to Markus Töpfer who brings the ball under control. Markus Töpfer knocks in a cross ball towards Anton Oswald. Anton Oswald directs the ball goalwards with his head but is denied by Linus Lorenz. Excellent save.
59.09
Moritz Götz controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Sven Bierhoff. Sven Bierhoff threads a neat ball through to Torsten Brehme. Torsten Brehme whips in a cross ball towards Sven Bierhoff. Sven Bierhoff directs the ball goalwards with his head but Tobias Lindner is on top of his game. Superb keeping!
60.40
Moritz Götz passes the ball forward to Luis Lopes. Luis Lopes chips the ball to his team mate, Rainer Helmer. Rainer Helmer makes a simple pass, allowing Luis Lopes to run into the box. Luis Lopes shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
61.54
Gabriel Prieto passes the ball forward to Anton Oswald. Anton Oswald lofts in a cross ball towards Roberto Beelenkamp. With a superhuman jump, Roberto Beelenkamp connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it flies just wide!
63.17
Roberto Beelenkamp controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Rodrigo Varela. Rodrigo Varela lofts in a cross ball towards Anton Oswald. Anton Oswald flicks the ball with his head but Linus Lorenz reads it well. Excellent keeping!
66.56
Gregorio Carmona hits a low pass to Gianfranco Albertini. Gianfranco Albertini makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jo‘l Colleter. Jo‘l Colleter shoots from 20 yards. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
71.35
Augusto Camara flicks a high pass forward. Markus Töpfer collects the pass. Markus Töpfer flicks a high pass forward. Roberto Beelenkamp holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Roberto Beelenkamp lofts in a cross ball towards Pierpaolo Cerioni. Pierpaolo Cerioni connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The keeper is on top of it. Quality keeping!
72.22
Gabriel Prieto deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Markus Töpfer. Markus Töpfer shoots from outside the area but Linus Lorenz is on top of his game. Nice save!
73.17
Sven Bierhoff flicks a high pass forward. Rainer Helmer collects the pass. Rainer Helmer controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Nils Kauder through on goal. Nils Kauder tries a spectacular strike but somehow Tobias Lindner manages to keep it out.
77.13
Markus Töpfer knocks the ball forward to Rodrigo Varela. Rodrigo Varela knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Billy Batty.
79.31
Gianfranco Albertini barges into Gabriel Prieto. The referee calls over Gianfranco Albertini and shows him a yellow card! Gabriel Prieto hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
85.17
Sven Bierhoff flicks the ball to his team mate, Nils Kauder. Nils Kauder knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Nicolas Gonzalez.
87.24
Gregorio Carmona passes the ball forward to Nils Kauder. Nils Kauder plays a one-two with Torsten Brehme and rushes in on goal... Some silky footwork from Nils Kauder provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
9
4
Shots off Target
3
4
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
57.3%
42.7%
Play Area
25.8%
44.9%
29.2%

Scorers

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Rainer Helmer of Eintracht Braunschweig

Match Ratings