Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Playmobil-Stadion where SpVgg Greuther Fürth play host to SV Darmstadt 98. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in great condition.
SpVgg Greuther Fürth are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while SV Darmstadt 98 appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Marcel Linke.
The pitch is in great condition.
SpVgg Greuther Fürth are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while SV Darmstadt 98 appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Marcel Linke.
0.00
0-0SV Darmstadt 98 kick off the first half!
2.51
0-0Roland Mulder clumsily knocks into Cristián Sáez. The referee warns Roland Mulder to calm down! Cristián Sáez runs off the knock.
4.28
0-0Hauke Bartsch hits a low pass to Kai Diakite. Kai Diakite flicks a high pass forward. David Law controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. David Law takes a shot at goal. Garba Nwakire steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
10.29
0-0David Law flicks a high pass forward to Fabian N. Amerini who brings the ball under control. Fabian N. Amerini shoots from distance. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Quality keeping!
12.36
0-0Harry Maddison flicks a high pass forward. Hauke Bartsch collects the pass. Hauke Bartsch flicks a high pass forward. Fabian N. Amerini controls it well on his chest. Fabian N. Amerini makes a probing pass to Kai Diakite but he's offside!
16.12
Roland Mulder passes the ball forward to Christian Möller. Christian Möller threads the ball through into the box. Fabian N. Amerini cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal but is denied by Philipp Raff. Excellent save.
18.37
Christian Möller knocks the ball to his team mate, David Law. David Law shoots from 25 yards but Philipp Raff reads it well. Well saved!
21.49
1-0Harry Maddison takes a quick throw-in. Steven Stam threads a neat ball through to Fabian N. Amerini. Fabian N. Amerini takes it forward alone. Fabian N. Amerini plays a one-two with Kai Diakite and advances towards the goal... Fabian N. Amerini comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. What a cracker!! Philipp Raff had no chance!! Goal for SpVgg Greuther Fürth!
32.32
Viorel Savu kicks a strong pass forward to Colin Hendry. Colin Hendry sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but is denied by Stephane Beutler. Excellent save.
34.27
Hauke Bartsch kicks a strong pass forward to Kai Diakite. Kai Diakite sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but somehow Philipp Raff manages to keep it out.
36.21
1-0Steven Stam chips the ball to his team mate, Roland Mulder. Roland Mulder threads a neat ball through to Fabian N. Amerini. Fabian N. Amerini knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Tommy Foster.
39.50
Giampiero Baldi hacks Viorel Savu from behind! Giampiero Baldi is warned by the referee! Viorel Savu hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
44.56
Harry Maddison hits a low pass to Roland Mulder. Roland Mulder deftly passes the ball to his team mate, David Law. David Law lofts in a cross ball towards Fabian N. Amerini. Fabian N. Amerini knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies towards the top corner but Steffen Helmer is on the line. He jumps and heads the ball over the bar!
45.00
1-0Giampiero Baldi takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Aniello Taibi chests the ball down and quickly clears it out of the danger area!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. SpVgg Greuther Fürth appear unchanged since the first half. SV Darmstadt 98 also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and SpVgg Greuther Fürth kick off!
47.31
1-0Viorel Savu plays the ball forward to Colin Hendry. Colin Hendry shoots from long range. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
54.21
Hauke Bartsch threads the ball through to David Law. David Law chips the ball to his team mate, Hauke Bartsch. Hauke Bartsch rockets a shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but it is blocked by Steffen Helmer.
59.36
Colin Hendry takes the throw-in. Viorel Savu runs straight at the opposition's defence. Viorel Savu shoots from long range but Stephane Beutler reads it well. Great save!
69.18
Harry Maddison sees a break and surges forward. Seeing a gap ahead, Harry Maddison plays the ball forward to Christian Möller. Christian Möller sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
71.11
Steven Stam brings the ball forward. Steven Stam makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Christian Möller but he's offside!
72.30
Steffen Helmer flicks a high pass forward. Garba Nwakire collects the pass. Garba Nwakire flicks a high pass forward. Neil Best collects the pass. Neil Best whips in a cross ball towards Mickael Savigny. Mickael Savigny rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for SV Darmstadt 98!
77.06
Cristián Sáez sees a break and surges forward. Cristián Sáez knocks the ball to his team mate, Jorge Teixeira. Jorge Teixeira lofts in a cross ball towards Colin Hendry. Colin Hendry flicks the ball with his head but Steven Stam is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
78.07
Giampiero Baldi kicks a strong pass forward to Hauke Bartsch. Hauke Bartsch finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
79.32
Giampiero Baldi flicks a high ball forward to Kai Diakite who takes it down. Kai Diakite knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Philipp Raff who gathers it comfortably.
83.20
Fabian N. Amerini barges into Steffen Helmer. The referee calls over Fabian N. Amerini and warns him to calm down! Steffen Helmer hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
Hauke Bartsch makes a probing pass to Giampiero Baldi. Giampiero Baldi sees Kai Diakite just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Kai Diakite looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Kai Diakite!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
10
4
Shots off Target
1
1
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
3
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
64.8%
35.2%
Play Area
19.7%
43.7%
36.6%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Kai Diakite of SpVgg Greuther Fürth |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Stephane Beutler (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Salomon Kurstot (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Steven Stam (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Harry Maddison (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | David Law (MID) | 7 | |
| 6. | Hauke Bartsch (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Giampiero Baldi (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Roland Mulder (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Christian Möller (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Kai Diakite (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 11. | Fabian N. Amerini (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Ernesto Velasco (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Leon Bartsch (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Marcel Rohrschneider (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Philipp Raff (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Cristián Sáez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Garba Nwakire (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Steffen Helmer (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Tommy Foster (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Aniello Taibi (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Viorel Savu (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Jorge Teixeira (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Neil Best (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Colin Hendry (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Mickael Savigny (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Leonardo Cabrera (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Ignacio Trujillo (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Samuel Chaveyriat (ATT) | 0 | |