Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Merck-Stadion am Böllenfalltor where SV Darmstadt 98 play host to SV Werder Bremen. A crowd of 20,473 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
SV Darmstadt 98 are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while SV Werder Bremen appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Paul Kaiser.
The pitch is in poor condition.
SV Darmstadt 98 are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while SV Werder Bremen appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Paul Kaiser.
0.00
0-0SV Werder Bremen get the match underway!
2.30
0-0Jorge Teixeira makes a probing pass to Carlos Martin. Carlos Martin knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
3.31
0-0Nikolas Welter makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Simão Galindo. Simão Galindo knocks the ball to his team mate, Fadel Boucher. Fadel Boucher shoots from long range but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
9.39
0-0Cristián Sáez passes the ball forward to Jorge Teixeira. Jorge Teixeira flicks a high pass forward. Francisco Ortiz holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Francisco Ortiz tries a spectacular long range effort. It curls slightly but Ernesto Canales manages to gather it easily.
14.59
Simão Galindo flicks a high pass forward. Kevin Todd controls it well on his chest. Kevin Todd shoots from distance but somehow Philipp Raff manages to keep it out.
15.42
With a delightful solo run, Jorge Teixeira stretches the opposition's defence. Jorge Teixeira shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
16.06
0-1Guillermo Ortega flicks a high pass forward. Nikolas Welter controls it well on his chest. Nikolas Welter threads the ball through to Kevin Todd. Kevin Todd finds some space and shoots from distance. What a cracker!! Philipp Raff had no chance!! Goal for SV Werder Bremen!
20.41
Aaron Bailey flicks a high pass forward. Jorge Teixeira holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jorge Teixeira threads the ball through to Carlos Martin. Carlos Martin finds some space and shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Ernesto Canales manages to gather it.
21.35
Ernesto Jimenez threads a neat ball through to Aniello Taibi. Aniello Taibi knocks in a cross ball towards Jorge Teixeira. Jorge Teixeira makes a convincing header but it flies wide!
22.02
Without breaking stride, Aaron Bailey plays the ball forward to Ignacio Trujillo. Ignacio Trujillo decides to run forward with the ball. With some swift thinking, Ignacio Trujillo plays the ball forward to Neil Best who has made a great run into the box. Neil Best shoots from just inside the box. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
24.52
Without breaking stride, Jorge Teixeira plays the ball forward to Francisco Ortiz. Francisco Ortiz whips in a cross ball towards Carlos Martin. Carlos Martin knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it flies well off target!
27.28
Kevin Todd chips the ball to his team mate, Rafael Santos. Rafael Santos whips in a cross ball towards Bjorn-Tore Riise. Bjorn-Tore Riise outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it is tipped over by Philipp Raff.
28.23
0-1Fadel Boucher takes the corner, driving a low ball out to the edge of the box. Luis Davila is dispossessed by a tackle from Aaron Bailey.
30.56
Bjorn-Tore Riise laces a through ball forward to Kevin Todd. Kevin Todd lofts in a cross ball towards Luis Rego. Luis Rego jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Magnificent save by Philipp Raff!
32.26
Simão Galindo flicks a high pass forward. Luis Rego controls it well on his chest. Luis Rego controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Philipp Raff smothers it!
33.47
0-1Simão Galindo flicks a high pass forward. Kevin Todd holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Kevin Todd deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Rafael Santos but the linesman indicates offside!
34.26
Jorge Teixeira takes a quick throw-in. Aaron Bailey sees a break and surges forward. Aaron Bailey puts a great ball through. Jorge Teixeira runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
39.16
Matthew Edusei breaks forward. Matthew Edusei knocks the ball to his team mate, Francisco Ortiz. Francisco Ortiz controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. SV Darmstadt 98 are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
42.26
Luis Davila changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Luis Davila knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
Luis Davila makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jamie Priestley. Jamie Priestley surges forward with the ball. Jamie Priestley knocks in a cross ball towards Luis Rego. Luis Rego flicks the ball with his head but it misses the target by a large margin!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. SV Darmstadt 98 appear unchanged since the first half. SV Werder Bremen also appear unchanged since the first half. The SV Darmstadt 98 players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
The whistle blows and SV Darmstadt 98 kick off!
48.13
Ernesto Jimenez sees space and advances. Ernesto Jimenez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Francisco Ortiz. Francisco Ortiz shoots from distance his aim is horrendously poor!
49.45
Luis Davila kicks a strong pass forward to Kevin Todd. Kevin Todd shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
53.11
Jorge Teixeira makes an attacking run forward. Jorge Teixeira makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Francisco Ortiz but he's offside!
54.16
Bjorn-Tore Riise hits a low pass to Kevin Todd. Kevin Todd runs straight at the defence! Kevin Todd rockets a shot on goal. Philipp Raff effortlessly gets down and covers it.
55.26
0-1Jorge Teixeira barges into Guillermo Ortega. Jorge Teixeira is given a warning by the referee! Guillermo Ortega stretches but gets up unharmed.
57.11
Cristián Sáez flicks the ball to his team mate, Carlos Martin. Carlos Martin controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ignacio Trujillo. Ignacio Trujillo knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Nikolas Welter.
59.31
Jamie Priestley sees a break and surges forward. Jamie Priestley flicks a high pass forward. Luis Davila collects the pass. Luis Davila lofts in a cross ball towards Kevin Todd. Kevin Todd makes a looping header on goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
63.41
Simão Galindo passes the ball forward to Rafael Santos. Rafael Santos whips in a cross ball towards Luis Rego. Luis Rego knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
65.09
Aaron Bailey flicks a high pass forward. Jorge Teixeira controls it well on his chest. Jorge Teixeira flicks the ball to his team mate, Aniello Taibi. Aniello Taibi edges inside the box! Some awkward footwork from Aniello Taibi provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward but it flies wide!
67.51
Jamie Priestley makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Luis Davila. With imagination, Luis Davila plays the ball forward to Kevin Todd. Kevin Todd shoots from 25 yards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
72.34
Aniello Taibi chips the ball to his team mate, Neil Best. Neil Best knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
75.44
Luis Davila flicks a high pass forward. Kevin Todd collects the pass. Kevin Todd finds some space and shoots from distance. Superb reactions from Philipp Raff. What a save!
77.44
0-2SV Darmstadt 98 have made 3 substitutions with Leonardo Cabrera replacing Francisco Ortiz, Jose Santos replacing Carlos Martin and Simon Scholz replacing Ignacio Trujillo .
78.50
Cristián Sáez chips the ball to his team mate, Jorge Teixeira. Jorge Teixeira sees space and advances. Jorge Teixeira lofts in a cross ball towards Simon Scholz. Simon Scholz connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Ernesto Canales with no chance!! Goal for SV Darmstadt 98!
81.49
Jorge Teixeira flicks a high ball forward to Jose Santos who takes it down. Jose Santos knocks the ball forward, putting Jorge Teixeira through on goal. Jorge Teixeira shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Ernesto Canales gets down and covers it.
83.55
Guillermo Ortega makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Fadel Boucher. With great vision, Fadel Boucher plays the ball forward to Simão Galindo. Simão Galindo whips in a cross ball towards Luis Rego. Luis Rego jumps high and flicks the ball with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
3
Shots on Target
4
9
Shots off Target
7
5
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
52.6%
47.4%
Play Area
31.6%
40%
28.4%
Scorers
| Simon Scholz 78 | Kevin Todd 16, 59 Luis Rego 84 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Kevin Todd of SV Werder Bremen |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Philipp Raff (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Matthew Edusei (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Aaron Bailey (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Cristián Sáez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Ernesto Jimenez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Carlos Martin (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Jorge Teixeira (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Francisco Ortiz (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Aniello Taibi (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Neil Best (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Ignacio Trujillo (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Leonardo Cabrera (MID) | 6 | |
| 13. | Jose Santos (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Simon Scholz (ATT) |  | 7 |
| 1. | Ernesto Canales (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Jamie Priestley (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Nikolas Welter (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Guillermo Ortega (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Bjorn-Tore Riise (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Simão Galindo (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Fadel Boucher (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Luis Davila (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Kevin Todd (ATT) | | 9 |
| 10. | Rafael Santos (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Luis Rego (ATT) | | 7 |
| 12. | Jermaine Unsworth (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Armin Rummenigge (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Christian Nyarko (ATT) | 0 | |