Match Report
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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Allianz Arena where FC Bayern Munich play host to Eintracht Braunschweig . Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in great condition.
FC Bayern Munich are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Eintracht Braunschweig appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Jan Schilder.
The pitch is in great condition.
FC Bayern Munich are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Eintracht Braunschweig appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Jan Schilder.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Eintracht Braunschweig kick off!
8.03
0-0Luis Lopes flicks a high pass forward. Rainer Helmer controls it well on his chest. Rainer Helmer knocks the ball forward to Luis Lopes but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
12.42
0-0Jonas Widmann threads a neat ball through to Vitor Alves. Vitor Alves shoots from distance. Linus Lorenz effortlessly gets down and covers it.
15.00
Gavin White makes a probing pass to Vitor Alves. Vitor Alves makes a great pass forward. Luis Almeida runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
18.41
0-0Roberto Gomes chips the ball to his team mate, Gavin White. Gavin White shoots from outside the area. It's miles wide!
20.31
0-0Torsten Brehme flicks the ball to his team mate, Fernando Ribeiro. Fernando Ribeiro knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
22.42
0-0Billy Batty comes in with a late challenge on Luis Almeida. Billy Batty is shown the yellow card! Luis Almeida runs off the knock.
26.44
0-0Fernando Ribeiro catches Roberto Gomes on the ankles. The referee warns Fernando Ribeiro to calm down! Roberto Gomes stretches but gets up unharmed.
27.47
Uwe Reimers advances with the ball. Uwe Reimers flicks a high pass forward. Jo‘l Colleter collects the pass. Jo‘l Colleter controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
32.23
0-0Levin Schilling clumsily knocks into Luis Almeida. Levin Schilling is given a warning by the referee! Luis Almeida carries on, but is struggling a bit.
33.30
Fernando Ribeiro hits a low pass to Luis Lopes. Luis Lopes makes a great pass forward. Jo‘l Colleter runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
39.09
Shaun Palmer flicks a high pass forward. Helder Lopes holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Helder Lopes knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Billy Batty.
40.57
Gavin White flicks a high pass forward. Luis Almeida controls it well on his chest. Luis Almeida lofts in a cross ball towards Gavin White. Gavin White knocks the ball goalwards with his head but is denied by Linus Lorenz. Excellent save.
42.54
Billy Batty flicks a high pass forward. Rainer Helmer collects the pass. Rainer Helmer passes the ball forward to Jo‘l Colleter. Jo‘l Colleter finds some space and shoots from distance. Solid save from Thomas Konsel. What a great pair of hands!
44.05
Linus Metzler sweeps the ball up the wings. Gavin White skips past Levin Schilling! Gavin White cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it flies well off target!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Bayern Munich appear unchanged since the first half. Eintracht Braunschweig also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and FC Bayern Munich get the second half underway!
49.24
0-1Uwe Reimers flicks a high ball forward to Fernando Ribeiro who takes it down. Fernando Ribeiro flicks a high pass forward. Jo‘l Colleter holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jo‘l Colleter skips past Roberto Gomes! Jo‘l Colleter comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Eintracht Braunschweig !
55.11
Without breaking stride, Shaun Palmer plays the ball forward to Gavin White. Gavin White threads a neat ball through to Helder Lopes. Helder Lopes tries a spectacular long range effort. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
60.48
Torsten Brehme threads the ball through to Fernando Ribeiro. Fernando Ribeiro plays a one-two with Jo‘l Colleter and advances towards the goal... Fernando Ribeiro shoots from just inside the box. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
63.26
Jonas Widmann makes a simple pass to Gavin White. Gavin White flicks a high pass forward to Shaun Palmer who brings the ball under control. Shaun Palmer lofts in a cross ball towards Luis Almeida. Luis Almeida is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Linus Lorenz manages to gather it.
65.33
0-2Helder Lopes sees Luis Almeida in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Luis Almeida lofts in a cross ball towards Helder Lopes. Billy Batty barges into Helder Lopes. Penalty not given!!
66.45
Roberto Gomes flicks a high pass forward to Helder Lopes who brings the ball under control. Helder Lopes whips in a cross ball towards Luis Almeida. Luis Almeida connects with a diving header. Linus Lorenz comfortably punches it away to safety.
69.14
Fernando Ribeiro sees Rainer Helmer in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Rainer Helmer whips in a cross ball towards Fernando Ribeiro. Fernando Ribeiro gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but somehow Thomas Konsel manages to keep it out.
72.54
Seeing a gap ahead, Linus Metzler plays the ball forward to Roberto Gomes. Roberto Gomes makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Luis Almeida. Luis Almeida knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Linus Lorenz who gathers it comfortably.
77.05
0-2Gavin White passes the ball forward to Helder Lopes. Helder Lopes whips in a cross ball towards Luis Almeida. Luis Almeida makes a looping header on goal. The ball strikes Levin Schilling's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
78.25
0-2Corner kick to FC Bayern Munich. Gavin White chips it out wide. Fernando Ribeiro chests the ball down and quickly clears it out of the danger area!
79.27
Jonas Widmann chips the ball to his team mate, Vitor Alves. Vitor Alves hits a low pass to Helder Lopes. Helder Lopes makes a simple pass, allowing Gavin White to run into the box. Gavin White looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but is denied by Levin Schilling. Excellent block.
84.22
Billy Batty flicks the ball to his team mate, Luis Lopes. Luis Lopes makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nils Kauder. Nils Kauder knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jonas Widmann.
87.33
Gavin White picks a pass forward to Shaun Palmer. Shaun Palmer makes a simple pass to Helder Lopes. Helder Lopes knocks in a cross ball towards Gavin White. Gavin White makes a convincing header but Linus Lorenz is on top of his game. Excellent keeping!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
7
4
Shots off Target
3
1
Offsides
1
2
Fouls
0
3
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
49.4%
50.6%
Play Area
27%
43.8%
29.2%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Fernando Ribeiro of Eintracht Braunschweig |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Thomas Konsel (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Albrecht Döring (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Quim Rego (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Jonas Widmann (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Linus Metzler (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Roberto Gomes (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Gavin White (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Shaun Palmer (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Vitor Alves (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Helder Lopes (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Luis Almeida (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Hugo Martin (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | David Marquez (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Simon Adams (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Linus Lorenz (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Uwe Reimers (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Levin Schilling (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Billy Batty (DEF) |  | 6 |
| 5. | Muzzy Abdullah (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Luis Lopes (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Fernando Ribeiro (MID) |  | 9 |
| 8. | Torsten Brehme (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Nils Kauder (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Rainer Helmer (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Jo‘l Colleter (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Gerhard Böhm (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Gerhard Winkler (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Sven Bierhoff (MID) | 0 | |