Match Report


FC NürnbergFC Nürnberg     Alemannia AachenAlemannia Aachen
Connor Ellerton-BainesConnor Ellerton-Baines Abdouelillah Lounici Abdouelillah Lounici
Rúben NunezR. Nunez85
G
1
G
75Kubilay ÖzalanK. Özalan
Scott GemmillS. Gemmill74
D
2
D
67Bakary EiltsB. Eilts
Niccol˜ TorricelliN. Torricelli74
D
3
D
66Anton WalterA. Walter
Nenad BossisN. Bossis74
D
4
D
70Kai HerzogK. Herzog
Miguel JesusM. Jesus92
M
5
D
68Salomon NjankaS. Njanka
Nils RaffN. Raff89
M
6captain
M
83Johnnier SuberoJ. Subero
Jan BeckmannJ. Beckmann92
M
7
M
80Alexander PolheimA. Polheim
Brenny MeeuwisB. Meeuwis89
M
8
M
75Andres PirriA. Pirri
Guillermo ColletG. Collet83
A
9
A
70Carlton WrightC. Wright
Richard TelferR. Telfer83
A
captain10
A
69Stefan KöllerS. Köller
David MarescaD. Maresca76
A
11
A
70Sergio JesusS. Jesus
 
Vincenzo HankeV. Hanke89
M
12
D
61Sebastian KistnerS. Kistner
Duarte FernandesD. Fernandes86
M
13
M
74Ronnie DelaneyR. Delaney
Jakob PfeifferJ. Pfeiffer85
A
14
A
69Francesco G. DeiF. Dei

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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Frankenstadion where FC Nürnberg play host to Alemannia Aachen. 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 Alemannia Aachen appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Jakob Frieser.


0.00
FC Nürnberg kick off the first half!
4.54
Niccol˜ Torricelli clumsily knocks into Sergio Jesus. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Sergio Jesus hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
8.56
With vision, Andres Pirri laces a through ball forward to Stefan Köller. Stefan Köller lofts in a cross ball towards Carlton Wright. Carlton Wright heads the ball goalwards. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
16.39
Jan Beckmann makes a probing pass to Guillermo Collet. Guillermo Collet lofts in a cross ball towards David Maresca. David Maresca makes a deft header but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
27.04
Anton Walter clumsily knocks into Guillermo Collet. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Guillermo Collet runs off the knock.
32.38
Niccol˜ Torricelli passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Nils Raff. Nils Raff sees Jan Beckmann in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jan Beckmann edges inside the box! Jan Beckmann makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
38.17
Jan Beckmann passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Nils Raff. Nils Raff lofts in a cross ball towards Richard Telfer. Richard Telfer is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
42.34
Andres Pirri flicks a high ball forward to Sergio Jesus who takes it down. Sergio Jesus knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Nürnberg appear unchanged since the first half. Alemannia Aachen also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Alemannia Aachen kick off!
48.33
Nenad Bossis makes a probing pass to Niccol˜ Torricelli. Niccol˜ Torricelli knocks the ball forward to Nils Raff. Nils Raff whips in a cross ball towards Guillermo Collet. Guillermo Collet connects with a diving header but is denied by Kubilay Özalan. Excellent save.
51.33
Johnnier Subero threads a neat ball through to Stefan Köller. Stefan Köller shoots from 25 yards. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
54.49
Nils Raff advances with the ball. Nils Raff makes a probing pass between the defence to David Maresca. David Maresca shoots from just inside the box. David Maresca scores for FC Nürnberg!!
60.57
Alexander Polheim hacks Jan Beckmann from behind! The referee brings Alexander Polheim to one side and gives him a warning! Jan Beckmann hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
61.41
Johnnier Subero flicks a high pass forward. Carlton Wright collects the pass. Carlton Wright lofts in a cross ball towards Sergio Jesus. Sergio Jesus flicks the ball with his head but somehow Rúben Nunez manages to keep it out.
65.29
Showing composure, Andres Pirri plays the ball forward to Sergio Jesus. Sergio Jesus whips in a cross ball towards Carlton Wright. Carlton Wright makes a deft header but it's drastically wayward!
66.50
Niccol˜ Torricelli brings the ball forward. Niccol˜ Torricelli flicks the ball to his team mate, Guillermo Collet. Guillermo Collet threads the ball through to Richard Telfer but he's offside!
67.23
Brenny Meeuwis knocks the ball forward to Miguel Jesus. Miguel Jesus edges inside the box! Miguel Jesus looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
72.18
Alexander Polheim makes a probing pass to Andres Pirri. Andres Pirri puts a great ball through. Carlton Wright runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
73.56
Guillermo Collet plays the ball forward to Nils Raff. Nils Raff finds some space and shoots from distance but is denied by Kubilay Özalan. Excellent save.
77.46
Alemannia Aachen have made a substitution with Francesco G. Dei replacing Sergio Jesus .
78.56
Brenny Meeuwis knocks the ball to his team mate, Miguel Jesus. Miguel Jesus whips in a cross ball towards Brenny Meeuwis. Brenny Meeuwis flicks the ball with his head but somehow Anton Walter happens to be in the right place to block it.
79.45
Carlton Wright passes the ball forward to Stefan Köller. Stefan Köller whips in a cross ball towards Francesco G. Dei. Francesco G. Dei makes a deft header. Wonderful reactions from Rúben Nunez keeps it out!
84.53
Anton Walter barges into Jan Beckmann. The referee calls over Anton Walter and warns him to calm down! Jan Beckmann stretches but gets up unharmed.
85.15
Brenny Meeuwis barges into Johnnier Subero. The referee calls over Brenny Meeuwis and shows him a yellow card! Johnnier Subero hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
87.42
Niccol˜ Torricelli threads a neat ball through to Nenad Bossis. Nenad Bossis flicks a high pass forward. Guillermo Collet holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Guillermo Collet shoots from long range. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
89.17
Nenad Bossis chips the ball to his team mate, Jan Beckmann. Jan Beckmann knocks the ball forward to Miguel Jesus. Miguel Jesus lofts in a cross ball towards Guillermo Collet. Guillermo Collet is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

FC Nürnberg

Alemannia Aachen
Goals
5
2
Shots on Target
8
4
Shots off Target
2
1
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
2
3
Yellow Cards
2
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
64.2%
35.8%
Play Area
25.4%
47.8%
26.9%

Scorers
Jan Beckmann 32
Richard Telfer 38
David Maresca 54
Miguel Jesus 67
Guillermo Collet 89
Carlton Wright 9
Stefan Köller 51

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Nils Raff of FC Nürnberg

Match Ratings
1.Rúben Nunez (GK)
6
2.Scott Gemmill (DEF)
6
3.Niccol˜ Torricelli (DEF)yellow card
6
4.Nenad Bossis (DEF)
6
5.Miguel Jesus (MID)goal scored
8
6.Nils Raff (MID)
9
7.Jan Beckmann (MID)goal scored
8
8.Brenny Meeuwis (MID)yellow card
6
9.Guillermo Collet (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Richard Telfer (ATT)goal scored
7
11.David Maresca (ATT)goal scored
7
 
12.Vincenzo Hanke (MID)
0
13.Duarte Fernandes (MID)
0
14.Jakob Pfeiffer (ATT)
0

1.Kubilay Özalan (GK)
6
2.Bakary Eilts (DEF)
6
3.Anton Walter (DEF)yellow card
5
4.Kai Herzog (DEF)
6
5.Salomon Njanka (DEF)
6
6.Johnnier Subero (MID)
6
7.Alexander Polheim (MID)
6
8.Andres Pirri (MID)
6
9.Carlton Wright (ATT)goal scored
7
10.Stefan Köller (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Sergio Jesus (ATT)
6
 
12.Sebastian Kistner (DEF)
0
13.Ronnie Delaney (MID)
0
14.Francesco G. Dei (ATT)
6