Match Report


FC Ingolstadt 04FC Ingolstadt 04     FC AugsburgFC Augsburg
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Neil FergusonN. Ferguson67
G
1captain
G
51Nicolas SchrammN. Schramm
Fernando MonteroF. Montero77
D
2
D
73Paul OverathP. Overath
Scott GallacherS. Gallacher70
D
3
D
73Lars SchnoorL. Schnoor
Linus BuchwaldL. Buchwald68
D
captain4
D
60Sebastiao RamosS. Ramos
Arno SparwasserA. Sparwasser63
D
5
D
50Jan AhrensJ. Ahrens
Alistair TolleyA. Tolley75
M
6
M
67Paul WeigelP. Weigel
Kai PfeifferK. Pfeiffer70
M
7
M
63Armin JentschA. Jentsch
Alexander GascoigneA. Gascoigne72
A
8
M
59Rainer HitzlspergerR. Hitzlsperger
Alexander TöpferA. Töpfer65
A
9
M
57Sven GerlachS. Gerlach
David ThieleD. Thiele63
A
10
A
62Anthony ThirlwellA. Thirlwell
Armin OverathA. Overath54
A
11
A
55Tony NijkampT. Nijkamp
 
Nils RahnN. Rahn65
M
12
M
56Malte ArnoldM. Arnold
Marcel HoenessM. Hoeness62
D
13
A
52Djimi KovacsD. Kovacs
John MortonJ. Morton61
D
14
G
51Kai WalterK. Walter

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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Audi Sportpark where FC Ingolstadt 04 play host to FC Augsburg. A crowd of 13,288 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Ingolstadt 04 are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while FC Augsburg appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Matthias Wendel.


0.00
FC Ingolstadt 04 kick off!
3.34
Kai Pfeiffer surges forward with the ball. Kai Pfeiffer shoots from 20 yards but it flies just wide!
9.21
Kai Pfeiffer makes a simple pass to Alistair Tolley. With imagination, Alistair Tolley plays the ball forward to Armin Overath. Armin Overath kicks a strong pass forward to David Thiele but the referee indicates it's offside!
10.51
With imagination, Scott Gallacher plays the ball forward to Kai Pfeiffer. Kai Pfeiffer passes the ball forward to Armin Overath. Armin Overath knocks in a cross ball towards David Thiele. David Thiele directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
12.33
Kai Pfeiffer makes a high pass forward. Armin Overath shows exceptional athleticism as he brings the ball under control. Armin Overath shoots from long range. Magnificent save by Nicolas Schramm!
14.27
Arno Sparwasser knocks the ball forward to Alistair Tolley. With vision, Alistair Tolley plays the ball forward to Alexander Gascoigne. Alexander Gascoigne threads the ball through into the box. David Thiele rockets a shot on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
18.36
Kai Pfeiffer flicks a high pass forward. David Thiele holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. David Thiele makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Armin Overath. Jan Ahrens catches Armin Overath on the ankles. Penalty not given!!
22.27
Kai Pfeiffer threads a neat ball through to David Thiele. David Thiele makes a probing pass between the defence to Kai Pfeiffer. Kai Pfeiffer comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
39.49
Kai Pfeiffer kicks a strong pass forward to Alexander Gascoigne. Alexander Gascoigne cuts inside the box! Alexander Gascoigne looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Nicolas Schramm is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
44.38
Alistair Tolley hacks Lars Schnoor from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Lars Schnoor grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
45.00
Fernando Montero flicks a high ball forward to Kai Pfeiffer who takes it down. Kai Pfeiffer threads a neat ball through to Alexander Gascoigne. Alexander Gascoigne lofts in a cross ball towards David Thiele. David Thiele makes a deft header. What a cracker!! Nicolas Schramm had no chance!! Goal for FC Ingolstadt 04!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Ingolstadt 04 appear unchanged since the first half. FC Augsburg also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
FC Augsburg kick off the second half!
48.36
Fernando Montero controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alistair Tolley. Alistair Tolley knocks the ball to his team mate, Alexander Gascoigne. Alexander Gascoigne plays a one-two with Alexander Töpfer and advances towards the goal... Alexander Gascoigne cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
53.26
Alistair Tolley controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alexander Gascoigne. Alexander Gascoigne shoots from 20 yards his aim is horrendously poor!
59.33
Armin Overath sees a break and surges forward. Armin Overath makes a great pass forward. David Thiele runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
60.11
FC Ingolstadt 04 have made a substitution with Marcel Hoeness replacing Alexander Gascoigne .
71.53
Paul Weigel knocks the ball to his team mate, Anthony Thirlwell. Anthony Thirlwell shoots from 20 yards but it rises well off target!
72.43
Alistair Tolley threads a neat ball through to Kai Pfeiffer. Kai Pfeiffer flicks a high pass forward to Armin Overath who brings the ball under control. Armin Overath plays a scrappy one-two with Alistair Tolley and stumbles forward towards the goal... Armin Overath cuts inside onto his preferred left foot and rushes a shot at goal but it's a woeful effort!
73.02
With some swift thinking, Alistair Tolley plays the ball forward to Alexander Töpfer. Alexander Töpfer knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Alistair Tolley is offside!
77.54
FC Ingolstadt 04 have made a substitution with Nils Rahn replacing Linus Buchwald .
78.62
Paul Weigel chips the ball to his team mate, Tony Nijkamp. Tony Nijkamp runs straight at the defence! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Tony Nijkamp provides some space. He rifles a shot at goal but Neil Ferguson reads it well. Excellent save!
84.14
Jan Ahrens flicks a high ball forward to Armin Jentsch who takes it down. Armin Jentsch deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Rainer Hitzlsperger. Rainer Hitzlsperger sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
89.29
Alistair Tolley knocks the ball forward to David Thiele. David Thiele lofts in a cross ball towards Armin Overath. Armin Overath flicks the ball with his head. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

FC Ingolstadt 04

FC Augsburg
Goals
4
1
Shots on Target
5
2
Shots off Target
6
1
Offsides
3
1
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
58%
42%
Play Area
20.3%
46.4%
33.3%

Scorers
Kai Pfeiffer 22
Alexander Gascoigne 39
David Thiele 45
Armin Overath 89
Rainer Hitzlsperger 84

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Kai Pfeiffer of FC Ingolstadt 04

Match Ratings
1.Neil Ferguson (GK)
6
2.Fernando Montero (DEF)
6
3.Scott Gallacher (DEF)
6
4.Linus Buchwald (DEF)
6
5.Arno Sparwasser (DEF)
6
6.Alistair Tolley (MID)yellow card
6
7.Kai Pfeiffer (MID)goal scored
9
8.Alexander Gascoigne (ATT)goal scored
8
9.Alexander Töpfer (ATT)
6
10.David Thiele (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Armin Overath (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Nils Rahn (MID)
6
13.Marcel Hoeness (DEF)
6
14.John Morton (DEF)
0

1.Nicolas Schramm (GK)
6
2.Paul Overath (DEF)
6
3.Lars Schnoor (DEF)
6
4.Sebastiao Ramos (DEF)
6
5.Jan Ahrens (DEF)
6
6.Paul Weigel (MID)
6
7.Armin Jentsch (MID)
6
8.Rainer Hitzlsperger (MID)goal scored
7
9.Sven Gerlach (MID)
6
10.Anthony Thirlwell (ATT)
6
11.Tony Nijkamp (ATT)
6
 
12.Malte Arnold (MID)
0
13.Djimi Kovacs (ATT)
0
14.Kai Walter (GK)
0