Match Report
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Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Merck-Stadion am Böllenfalltor where SV Darmstadt 98 play host to SC Freiburg. A crowd of 20,244 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
SV Darmstadt 98 are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while SC Freiburg appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Marcel Linke.
The pitch is in poor condition.
SV Darmstadt 98 are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while SC Freiburg appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Marcel Linke.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with SV Darmstadt 98 kicking off!
2.21
0-1Sylvain Stone makes a simple pass to Uwe Rummenigge. Uwe Rummenigge knocks in a cross ball towards Guilherme Alves. Guilherme Alves connects with a diving header. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
9.42
0-1Leonardo Cabrera sees space and advances. Leonardo Cabrera finds some space and shoots from distance. Good keeping from Eerik Falt as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
15.02
Uwe Rummenigge makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Guilherme Alves. Guilherme Alves skips past Cristián Sáez! Guilherme Alves shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Magnificent save by Philipp Raff!
18.30
Peter Kluivert surges forward with the ball. Peter Kluivert kicks a strong pass forward to Sylvain Stone. Sylvain Stone cuts inside the box! Some silky footwork from Sylvain Stone provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. Philipp Raff comfortably gets down and covers it.
20.19
Mario Stanic knocks the ball to his team mate, Paul Booth. Paul Booth plays a scrappy one-two with Sylvain Stone and advances towards the goal... Some good footwork from Paul Booth provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
26.13
0-2Gonçalo Cervantes makes a simple pass to Paul Booth. Paul Booth threads the ball through to Sylvain Stone but he's offside!
30.12
Gonçalo Cervantes makes a probing pass to Sylvain Stone. Sylvain Stone knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Rafael Fernandes is offside!
36.46
0-2Gonçalo Cervantes controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Uwe Rummenigge. Uwe Rummenigge plays a scrappy one-two with Paul Booth and advances towards the goal... Garba Nwakire barges into Uwe Rummenigge. Uwe Rummenigge appeals for a penalty! No!! Unbelievable!!
38.55
Gonçalo Cervantes chips the ball to his team mate, Titus Best. Titus Best shoots from 25 yards. Philipp Raff gets down and covers it.
40.21
0-2Viorel Savu kicks a strong pass forward to Aniello Taibi. Aniello Taibi kicks a strong pass forward to Viorel Savu. Viorel Savu shoots from 25 yards but it's well over the bar!
42.54
With vision, Leonardo Cabrera plays the ball forward to Viorel Savu. Viorel Savu makes a probing pass to Mickael Savigny but he's offside!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. SV Darmstadt 98 appear unchanged since the first half. SC Freiburg also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
SC Freiburg kick off the second half!
47.49
Gonçalo Cervantes plays the ball forward to Uwe Rummenigge. Uwe Rummenigge makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Paul Booth. Paul Booth comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 9 yards out but it flies well off target!
48.14
Titus Best flicks a high pass forward. Gonçalo Cervantes controls it well on his chest. Gonçalo Cervantes knocks in a cross ball towards Paul Booth. Paul Booth beats his man to it with a header. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
49.26
Steffen Helmer knocks the ball to his team mate, Leonardo Cabrera. Leonardo Cabrera controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Colin Hendry. Colin Hendry shoots from 25 yards but somehow Eerik Falt manages to keep it out.
53.28
Gonçalo Cervantes threads the ball through to Sylvain Stone. Sylvain Stone advances inside the box! Sylvain Stone cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
54.07
Viorel Savu flicks the ball to his team mate, Aniello Taibi. Aniello Taibi sees Mickael Savigny in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Mickael Savigny shoots from distance but it is miles over!
55.51
Uwe Rummenigge kicks a strong pass forward to Rafael Fernandes. Rafael Fernandes lofts in a cross ball towards Titus Best. Titus Best connects with a diving header. Philipp Raff manages to gather it.
59.27
0-2Neil Best catches Francisco Pinheiro on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Francisco Pinheiro hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
60.28
0-2SC Freiburg have made a substitution with Arthur Laycock replacing Rafael Fernandes .
61.34
Mario Stanic knocks the ball to his team mate, Gonçalo Cervantes. Gonçalo Cervantes threads a neat ball through to Guilherme Alves. Guilherme Alves sees Arthur Laycock just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Some silky footwork from Arthur Laycock provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. Wonderful reactions from Philipp Raff keeps it out!
66.46
0-2Sylvain Stone passes the ball forward to Guilherme Alves. Guilherme Alves knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Cristián Sáez.
67.12
Tommy Foster makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Viorel Savu. Viorel Savu makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Colin Hendry. Colin Hendry finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
72.31
Titus Best makes a run forward as Arthur Laycock takes the throw-in. Titus Best skillfully chests the ball down. Titus Best plays the ball forward to Uwe Rummenigge. Uwe Rummenigge plays a quick one-two with Guilherme Alves and rushes in on goal... Uwe Rummenigge strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Great save!
75.08
Gonçalo Cervantes knocks the ball to his team mate, Uwe Rummenigge. Uwe Rummenigge deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Guilherme Alves but the linesman indicates offside!
77.49
SC Freiburg have made 2 substitutions with Samuele Favalli replacing Gonçalo Cervantes and Stefán Ríkhardsson replacing Uwe Rummenigge .
78.50
Stefán Ríkhardsson kicks a strong pass forward to Guilherme Alves. Guilherme Alves knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Philipp Raff who gathers it comfortably.
79.25
0-2Titus Best catches Neil Best on the ankles. The referee warns Titus Best to calm down! Neil Best runs off the knock.
81.11
Mario Stanic threads a neat ball through to Stefán Ríkhardsson. Stefán Ríkhardsson surges forward with the ball. Stefán Ríkhardsson deftly passes the ball to Titus Best, releasing him through on goal. Titus Best rockets a shot on goal. Magnificent save by Philipp Raff!
83.46
Garba Nwakire makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Viorel Savu. Viorel Savu flicks the ball to his team mate, Aniello Taibi. Aniello Taibi shoots from 20 yards but somehow Eerik Falt manages to keep it out.
84.05
Stefán Ríkhardsson knocks the ball to his team mate, Paul Booth. Paul Booth threads the ball through into the box. Arthur Laycock side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
87.36
Samuele Favalli knocks the ball forward to Sylvain Stone. Sylvain Stone shoots from 25 yards. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. SC Freiburg are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
89.09
Mario Stanic makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Francisco Pinheiro. Francisco Pinheiro advances with the ball. Francisco Pinheiro makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Paul Booth. Paul Booth tries a spectacular strike. What a cracker!! Philipp Raff had no chance!! Goal for SC Freiburg!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
0
4
Shots on Target
3
11
Shots off Target
3
4
Offsides
1
4
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
28%
72%
Play Area
39%
42.7%
18.3%
Scorers
| Guilherme Alves 2 Paul Booth 20, 89 Arthur Laycock 84 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Paul Booth of SC Freiburg |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Philipp Raff (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Cristián Sáez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Garba Nwakire (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Steffen Helmer (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Tommy Foster (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Aniello Taibi (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Viorel Savu (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Leonardo Cabrera (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Neil Best (ATT) |  | 5 |
| 10. | Colin Hendry (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Mickael Savigny (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Ignacio Trujillo (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Samuel Chaveyriat (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Sergiy Udovenko (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Eerik Falt (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Mario Stanic (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Peter Kluivert (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Francisco Pinheiro (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Sylvain Stone (MID) | 7 | |
| 6. | Gonçalo Cervantes (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Uwe Rummenigge (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Titus Best (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Guilherme Alves (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 10. | Rafael Fernandes (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Paul Booth (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Samuele Favalli (MID) | 6 | |
| 13. | Stefán Ríkhardsson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 14. | Arthur Laycock (ATT) | | 7 |