Match Report
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Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Weserstadion where SV Werder Bremen play host to Rot-Weiss Ahlen. A crowd of 18,003 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
SV Werder Bremen are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Rot-Weiss Ahlen appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Simon Wallner.
The pitch is in poor condition.
SV Werder Bremen are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Rot-Weiss Ahlen appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Simon Wallner.
0.00
0-0SV Werder Bremen start the match!
2.02
0-0Fadel Boucher makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Bryan Veurink. Bryan Veurink knocks in a cross ball towards Luis Davila. Luis Davila outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it goes wide for a goal kick.
4.08
0-0Jamie Priestley deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Luis Rego. Luis Rego shoots from distance. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Superb keeping!
8.49
Mohammed Amoah chips the ball to his team mate, Bryan Veurink. Bryan Veurink rushes past Nils Döring! Bryan Veurink makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball comes in low, but Lars Ziege smothers it!
9.46
1-0Luis Davila flicks a high pass forward to Fadel Boucher who brings the ball under control. Fadel Boucher plays a perfect one-two with Luis Davila and rushes in on goal... Fadel Boucher strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. Lars Ziege is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
18.17
1-0Simão Galindo barges into Brian Standing. Simão Galindo is shown the yellow card! Brian Standing runs off the knock.
26.51
1-0Bryan Veurink makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Marcel Vogel. Marcel Vogel makes a pass forward but Luis Rego is yards offside!
28.02
Luis Davila sees a break and surges forward. Luis Davila knocks in a cross ball towards Luis Rego. Luis Rego powers a header at goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
32.44
Fadel Boucher sees Marcel Vogel in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Marcel Vogel puts a great ball through but Bryan Veurink is slow coming back. It's an easy decision for the linesman. Offside!
34.54
Simão Galindo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Fadel Boucher. Fadel Boucher plays a one-two with Luis Rego and advances towards the goal... Fadel Boucher shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Nice save!
36.09
Showing composure, Vittorio Corini plays the ball forward to Graham Thatcher. Graham Thatcher shoots from 25 yards but it whistles just wide of the post!
39.10
Leon Wieland flicks a high pass forward. Rafael Camacho controls it well on his chest. Rafael Camacho lofts in a cross ball towards Torsten Matthäus. Torsten Matthäus gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. It's there!! Ernesto Canales has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
44.42
Jamie Priestley knocks the ball to his team mate, Simão Galindo. Simão Galindo flicks a high pass forward. Marcel Vogel collects the pass. Marcel Vogel sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but Lars Ziege reads it well. Excellent keeping!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. SV Werder Bremen appear unchanged since the first half. Rot-Weiss Ahlen have changed their lineup with Samir Geis replacing Vittorio Corini.
45.00
Rot-Weiss Ahlen kick off and get the second half underway!
48.57
Moritz Geis makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Arno Kneissl. Arno Kneissl takes it forward alone. Arno Kneissl knocks in a cross ball towards Brian Standing. Brian Standing beats his man to it with a header. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
53.57
2-2Arno Kneissl threads the ball through to Samir Geis. Samir Geis flicks a high ball forward to Leon Wieland who gracefully takes it down. Leon Wieland knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jamie Priestley.
59.25
2-2Samir Geis comes in with a late challenge on Luis Rego. The referee brings Samir Geis to one side and gives him a warning! Luis Rego hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
61.29
Luis Davila threads the ball through to Simão Galindo. Simão Galindo finds some space and shoots from distance but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
63.28
2-2There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
66.16
Nikolas Welter chips the ball to his team mate, Simão Galindo. Simão Galindo flicks a high pass forward. Fadel Boucher holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Fadel Boucher lofts in a cross ball towards Marcel Vogel. Marcel Vogel directs the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
67.17
Jonas Prantl knocks the ball to his team mate, Fadel Boucher. Fadel Boucher threads the ball through to Marcel Vogel but he's offside!
71.42
Jonas Prantl controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Mohammed Amoah. Mohammed Amoah kicks a strong pass forward to Luis Rego. Luis Rego makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Marcel Vogel but he's offside!
72.44
Mohammed Amoah threads a neat ball through to Luis Davila. Luis Davila makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Simão Galindo. Simão Galindo controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Great save!
73.21
Nikolas Welter makes a probing pass to Simão Galindo. Simão Galindo laces a through ball forward to Fadel Boucher. Fadel Boucher whips in a cross ball towards Luis Rego. Luis Rego jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
77.24
Samir Geis threads the ball through to Brian Standing. Brian Standing knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jamie Priestley.
78.30
Luis Davila knocks the ball forward to Fadel Boucher. Fadel Boucher sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
79.10
Nils Döring flicks a high pass forward. Samir Geis holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Samir Geis chips the ball to his team mate, Torsten Matthäus. Torsten Matthäus sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but is denied by Ernesto Canales. Excellent save.
81.29
Fadel Boucher chips the ball to his team mate, Luis Davila. Luis Davila lofts in a cross ball towards Bryan Veurink. Bryan Veurink makes a deft header. It's there!! Lars Ziege has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
84.04
Luis Davila flicks a high ball forward to Luis Rego who takes it down. Luis Rego finds some space and shoots from distance but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
85.11
Luis Davila flicks a high pass forward. Marcel Vogel holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Marcel Vogel plays a one-two with Bryan Veurink and rushes in on goal... Marcel Vogel rockets a shot on goal but Lars Ziege is on top of it.
87.46
Leon Wieland sees Rafael Camacho in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Rafael Camacho lofts in a cross ball towards Samir Geis. Samir Geis whips the ball goalwards with his head but it flies well off target!
89.58
Nils Döring passes the ball forward to Graham Thatcher. Graham Thatcher makes a simple pass to Torsten Matthäus. Torsten Matthäus knocks in a cross ball towards Brian Standing. Brian Standing powers a header at goal. Magnificent save by Ernesto Canales!
90.00
Samir Geis flicks the ball to his team mate, Graham Thatcher. Graham Thatcher shoots from 20 yards. It curls slightly but Ernesto Canales manages to gather it comfortably.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
4
2
Shots on Target
12
5
Shots off Target
3
2
Offsides
4
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
62.8%
37.2%
Play Area
22.1%
45.3%
32.6%
Scorers
| Fadel Boucher 9 Luis Rego 28, 73 Bryan Veurink 81 | Torsten Matthäus 39 Brian Standing 49 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Fadel Boucher of SV Werder Bremen |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Ernesto Canales (GK) | 6 | |
| 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) |  | 9 |
| 8. | Luis Davila (MID) | 8 | |
| 9. | Marcel Vogel (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Bryan Veurink (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Luis Rego (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Oscar Castaneda (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Armin Rummenigge (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Bjorn-Tore Riise (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Lars Ziege (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Moritz Geis (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Nils Döring (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Salomon Forsstrom (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Arno Kneissl (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Leon Wieland (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Vittorio Corini (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Brian Standing (ATT) | | 7 |
| 9. | Rafael Camacho (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Torsten Matthäus (ATT) | | 7 |
| 11. | Graham Thatcher (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Vilhjálmur Hardarson (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Samir Geis (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Alexander Ziegenhagen (ATT) | 0 | |