Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Weserstadion where SV Werder Bremen play host to FC Schalke 04. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
SV Werder Bremen are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while FC Schalke 04 appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Arno Schröder.
The pitch is in poor condition.
SV Werder Bremen are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while FC Schalke 04 appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Arno Schröder.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with FC Schalke 04 kicking off!
2.02
1-0Luis Davila flicks a high pass forward. Fadel Boucher collects the pass. Fadel Boucher cuts inside the box! Fadel Boucher comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball takes a deflection leaving Alex Nyarko with no chance!! Goal for SV Werder Bremen!
15.40
1-0Mohammed Amoah comes back to take the throw-in. Luis Davila makes a probing pass to Simão Galindo. Simão Galindo shoots from long range. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
16.52
Gavin Bowyer brings the ball forward. Gavin Bowyer makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jason Robinson. Jason Robinson lofts in a cross ball towards Gustavo Arredondo. Gustavo Arredondo connects with a diving header. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
21.26
1-1With vision, Bryan Veurink plays the ball forward to Kevin Todd. Kevin Todd lofts in a cross ball towards Luis Rego. Luis Rego makes a deft header but Alex Nyarko is on top of it.
24.55
1-1Gavin Bowyer barges into Luis Davila. Gavin Bowyer is shown the yellow card! Luis Davila stretches but gets up unharmed.
26.48
Fadel Boucher flicks a high pass forward. Kevin Todd holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Kevin Todd flicks the ball to his team mate, Luis Rego. Luis Rego skips past Patricio Gainza! Some world-class footwork from Luis Rego provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Luis Rego!
30.43
Nikolas Welter sees Fadel Boucher in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Fadel Boucher knocks the ball to his team mate, Bryan Veurink. Bryan Veurink controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it rises well off target!
32.31
Simão Galindo makes a simple pass to Bryan Veurink. Bryan Veurink lofts in a cross ball towards Simão Galindo. Simão Galindo gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for SV Werder Bremen!
36.25
3-1Fadel Boucher takes it forward alone. Fadel Boucher knocks the ball forward to Bryan Veurink but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
39.07
Gavin Bowyer flicks the ball to his team mate, Jason Robinson. Jason Robinson finds some space and shoots from distance but it misses the target by a large margin!
42.27
Simão Galindo kicks a strong pass forward to Luis Davila. Luis Davila plays a scrappy one-two with Luis Rego and advances towards the goal... Luis Davila tries a spectacular strike but slams it into the crowd!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. SV Werder Bremen appear unchanged since the first half. FC Schalke 04 also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and SV Werder Bremen kick off!
47.11
With vision, Don Collins plays the ball forward to Gavin Bowyer. Gavin Bowyer plays the ball forward to Lennart Borchard. Lennart Borchard lofts in a cross ball towards Jason Robinson. Jason Robinson jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
48.46
Gavin Bowyer passes the ball forward to Oliver Gleisenstein. Oliver Gleisenstein advances inside the box! Oliver Gleisenstein makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Well saved!
49.30
Gavin Bowyer threads a neat ball through to Julian Bartsch. Julian Bartsch lofts in a cross ball towards Gavin Bowyer. Gavin Bowyer whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice save!
53.05
Gavin Bowyer knocks the ball forward to Julian Bartsch. Julian Bartsch controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but is denied by Ernesto Canales. Excellent save.
54.08
Amine Bouyoucef plays the ball forward to Gavin Bowyer. Gavin Bowyer plays the ball forward to Lennart Borchard. Lennart Borchard knocks in a cross ball towards Gustavo Arredondo. Gustavo Arredondo gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Magnificent save by Ernesto Canales!
65.47
Fadel Boucher deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Luis Rego. Luis Rego advances inside the box! Luis Rego looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Alex Nyarko comfortably smothers it!
66.34
Simão Galindo catches Julian Bartsch on the ankles. The referee calls over Simão Galindo and shows him a yellow card! Julian Bartsch runs off the knock.
69.12
Julian Bartsch makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gustavo Arredondo. Gustavo Arredondo shoots from 20 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
71.54
Mohammed Amoah flicks a high ball forward to Simão Galindo who takes it down. Simão Galindo threads the ball through to Bryan Veurink. Bryan Veurink makes a defence splitting pass to Luis Rego. Luis Rego makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it is tipped over by Alex Nyarko.
73.12
3-1Fadel Boucher takes the corner, driving a low ball out to the edge of the box. Luis Rego tries a spectacular strike but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
75.04
Julian Bartsch threads a neat ball through to Gavin Bowyer. Gavin Bowyer shoots from long range but it flies just off target!
77.57
Gavin Bowyer flicks the ball to his team mate, Jason Robinson. Jason Robinson shoots from 20 yards. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
78.40
Simão Galindo makes an attacking run forward. Simão Galindo puts a great ball through. Bryan Veurink runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
87.08
Julian Bartsch darts forward. Julian Bartsch controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Jason Robinson through on goal. Some silky footwork from Jason Robinson provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but is denied by Ernesto Canales. Excellent save.
89.45
Luis Rego makes a simple pass to Kevin Todd. Kevin Todd plays a sublime one-two with Bryan Veurink and races in on goal... Kevin Todd tries a spectacular strike his aim is horrendously poor!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
6
7
Shots off Target
5
4
Offsides
3
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
60.8%
39.2%
Play Area
23%
44.6%
32.4%
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) | 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) |   | 8 |
| 7. | Fadel Boucher (MID) | | 9 |
| 8. | Luis Davila (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Kevin Todd (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Bryan Veurink (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Luis Rego (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Oscar Castaneda (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Armin Rummenigge (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Marcel Vogel (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Alex Nyarko (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Juan-Carlos Zamora (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Don Collins (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Amine Bouyoucef (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Patricio Gainza (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Julian Bartsch (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Gavin Bowyer (MID) | | 7 |
| 8. | Lennart Borchard (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Oliver Gleisenstein (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Jason Robinson (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Gustavo Arredondo (ATT) | | 7 |
| 12. | Martin Metzger (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Orlando Zerdoux (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Jakob Lange (ATT) | 0 | |