Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Frankenstadion where FC Nürnberg play host to SV Werder Bremen. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Nürnberg are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while SV Werder Bremen appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Oliver Kirschner.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Nürnberg are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while SV Werder Bremen appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Oliver Kirschner.
0.00
0-0SV Werder Bremen kick off and get the match underway!
8.15
0-0Luis Davila makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Bryan Veurink. Bryan Veurink deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Kevin Todd but the linesman indicates offside!
10.27
0-0Vincenzo Hanke deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jakob Pfeiffer. Jakob Pfeiffer shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
12.19
0-0Vincenzo Hanke makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Brenny Meeuwis. Brenny Meeuwis knocks in a cross ball towards Vincenzo Hanke. Vincenzo Hanke makes a looping header on goal but it is miles over!
18.02
0-0Vincenzo Hanke chips the ball to his team mate, Brenny Meeuwis. Brenny Meeuwis lofts in a cross ball towards David Maresca. David Maresca makes a looping header on goal. The ball strikes Mohammed Amoah's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
19.49
Brenny Meeuwis takes the corner, chipping the ball into the box. Matt Dickov cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but somehow Ernesto Canales manages to keep it out.
20.10
Scott Gemmill plays the ball forward to Brenny Meeuwis. Brenny Meeuwis flicks the ball to his team mate, David Maresca. David Maresca advances inside the box! David Maresca side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. Superb reactions from Ernesto Canales. What a save!
22.32
Jan Beckmann makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jakob Pfeiffer. Jakob Pfeiffer controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Ernesto Canales is on top of it.
24.35
Luis Davila flicks a high ball forward to Bryan Veurink who takes it down. Bryan Veurink cuts inside the box! Some world-class footwork from Bryan Veurink provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Excellent save!
27.53
Jakob Pfeiffer flicks a high ball forward to Vincenzo Hanke who takes it down. Vincenzo Hanke chips the ball to his team mate, Tobias Hanssen. Tobias Hanssen strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. He makes it look easy!
32.17
Vincenzo Hanke picks a pass forward to Jakob Pfeiffer. Jakob Pfeiffer plays a quick one-two with Tobias Hanssen and rushes in on goal... Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Jakob Pfeiffer provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but somehow Ernesto Canales manages to keep it out.
34.23
1-0Scott Gemmill flicks a high pass forward. Vincenzo Hanke comfortably collects the pass. Vincenzo Hanke hits a low pass to Jan Buchwald. Jan Buchwald advances inside the box! Jan Buchwald muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
39.30
Kevin Todd knocks the ball forward to Bryan Veurink. Bryan Veurink knocks in a cross ball towards Luis Davila. Luis Davila outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Magnificent save by Rúben Nunez!
42.37
Fadel Boucher sees Kevin Todd in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Kevin Todd shoots from long range. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Nürnberg appear unchanged since the first half. SV Werder Bremen also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and FC Nürnberg kick off!
53.43
Jonas Prantl makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Fadel Boucher. Fadel Boucher shoots from 20 yards but somehow Rúben Nunez manages to keep it out.
57.58
Fadel Boucher makes a probing pass to Bryan Veurink. Bryan Veurink controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Kevin Todd through on goal. Kevin Todd strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. The keeper, Rúben Nunez, sees it late!! Goal for SV Werder Bremen!
61.37
Matt Dickov runs straight at the opposition's defence. Matt Dickov plays a scrappy one-two with Tobias Hanssen and stumbles forward towards the goal... Matt Dickov tries a spectacular strike. Fantastic reaction save from Ernesto Canales!
66.43
Nikolas Welter sees Jamie Priestley in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jamie Priestley runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Jamie Priestley deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Kevin Todd but the linesman indicates offside!
72.13
Nikolas Welter receives the ball from a throw-in from Jamie Priestley. Nikolas Welter sees Luis Davila in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Luis Davila threads a neat ball through to Luis Rego. Luis Rego shoots from 25 yards. Wonderful reactions from Rúben Nunez keeps it out!
77.59
1-1Fadel Boucher makes a probing pass to Luis Rego. Luis Rego knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Niccol˜ Torricelli.
78.28
Fadel Boucher deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Luis Rego. Luis Rego makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Kevin Todd but he's offside!
81.21
Vincenzo Hanke flicks the ball to his team mate, Jan Beckmann. Jan Beckmann plays a quick one-two with Vincenzo Hanke and rushes in on goal... Jan Beckmann makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
85.28
Vincenzo Hanke brings the ball forward. Vincenzo Hanke knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jamie Priestley.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
10
5
Shots off Target
1
1
Offsides
1
4
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
55.8%
44.2%
Play Area
22.1%
44.2%
33.8%
Scorers
| Jan Buchwald 34 Jan Beckmann 81 | Kevin Todd 58 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Vincenzo Hanke of FC Nürnberg |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Rúben Nunez (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Scott Gemmill (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Matt Dickov (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Niccol˜ Torricelli (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Jan Buchwald (MID) |  | 9 |
| 6. | Jan Beckmann (MID) | | 8 |
| 7. | Vincenzo Hanke (MID) | 9 | |
| 8. | Brenny Meeuwis (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Tobias Hanssen (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | David Maresca (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Jakob Pfeiffer (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Miguel Jesus (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Duarte Fernandes (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Richard Telfer (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Ernesto Canales (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Jamie Priestley (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Nikolas Welter (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Mohammed Amoah (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Jonas Prantl (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Simão Galindo (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Fadel Boucher (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Luis Davila (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Kevin Todd (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Bryan Veurink (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Luis Rego (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Jermaine Unsworth (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Armin Rummenigge (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Christian Nyarko (ATT) | 0 | |