Match Report
| FC Nürnberg | FC Nürnberg |  |  | DSC Arminia Bielefeld | DSC Arminia Bielefeld | ||||||||||||||||
| Connor Ellerton-Baines | Connor Ellerton-Baines | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Claudio Marquez | C. Marquez |  | 63 | G |  | 1 | | G | 61 |  | Tobias Gelb | T. Gelb | |||||||||
| Markus Jahn | M. Jahn | | 52 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 66 | | Julian Ziegenhagen | J. Ziegenhagen | |||||||||
| Helder Mendes | H. Mendes |  | 58 | D | | 3 | | D | 64 |  | Kaci El Khebir | K. El Khebir | |||||||||
| Rainer Engels | R. Engels | | 54 | D | | 4 | | D | 62 | | Sven Riemann | S. Riemann | |||||||||
| Sabri Silva | S. Silva | | 60 | M | | 5 | | D | 59 | | Christian Koschmieder | C. Koschmieder | |||||||||
| Julian Richter | J. Richter | | 68 | M | | 6 | | M | 74 |  | Moreno Sotgia | M. Sotgia | |||||||||
| Noah Arnold | N. Arnold | | 66 | M | | 7 | |  | M | 70 | | Torsten Spengler | T. Spengler | ||||||||
| Kai Lange | K. Lange | | 63 | M | | 8 | | M | 70 | | Nils Sammer | N. Sammer | |||||||||
| Hannes Beckmann | H. Beckmann | | 63 | A | | | 9 | | A | 72 | | Simon Freund | S. Freund | ||||||||
| Alexander Zimmermann | A. Zimmermann | | 58 | A | | 10 | | A | 61 |  | Colin McStay | C. McStay | |||||||||
| Florian Herzog | F. Herzog | | 52 | A | | 11 | | A | 52 | | David Prantl | D. Prantl | |||||||||
| Garry Liddell | G. Liddell | | 48 | G | | 12 | | M | 63 |  | David Walsh | D. Walsh | |||||||||
| Toifilou Soumah | T. Soumah | | 52 | A | | 13 | | M | 62 | | Neil Telfer | N. Telfer | |||||||||
| Armin Friedmann | A. Friedmann | | 57 | D | | 14 | | G | 59 | | Cristiano Colonnello | C. Colonnello | |||||||||
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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Frankenstadion where FC Nürnberg play host to DSC Arminia Bielefeld. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
FC Nürnberg are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while DSC Arminia Bielefeld appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Marcel Lindner.
The pitch is in good condition.
FC Nürnberg are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while DSC Arminia Bielefeld appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Marcel Lindner.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and DSC Arminia Bielefeld get the match underway!
3.20
0-0Moreno Sotgia flicks the ball to his team mate, David Prantl. David Prantl shoots from 20 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
12.07
0-0Nils Sammer makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Simon Freund. Simon Freund knocks in a cross ball towards Nils Sammer. Nils Sammer gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but is denied by Helder Mendes. Excellent block.
14.21
Moreno Sotgia threads the ball through to David Prantl. David Prantl tries a spectacular long range effort but it goes wide for a goal kick.
15.04
0-1Sven Riemann makes a strong solo run forward. Sven Riemann controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Colin McStay. Colin McStay threads a neat, attacking ball through to David Prantl. David Prantl looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. It's there!! Claudio Marquez has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
18.02
0-1Christian Koschmieder hacks Florian Herzog from behind! Christian Koschmieder is given a warning by the referee! Florian Herzog runs off the knock.
20.59
Julian Richter sees Hannes Beckmann in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Hannes Beckmann shoots from long range but it's drastically wayward!
22.11
0-1With imagination, Kaci El Khebir laces a weighted ball forward to Colin McStay. Colin McStay makes a pass forward but David Prantl is yards offside!
27.02
Hannes Beckmann hacks Moreno Sotgia from behind! The referee brings Hannes Beckmann to one side and gives him a warning! Moreno Sotgia runs off the knock.
33.22
Moreno Sotgia sees David Prantl in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. David Prantl finds some space and shoots from distance but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
34.49
0-1Noah Arnold sees Hannes Beckmann in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Hannes Beckmann plays a one-two with Noah Arnold and advances towards the goal... Kaci El Khebir hacks Hannes Beckmann from behind! Hannes Beckmann appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
38.19
Helder Mendes hacks Simon Freund from behind! Helder Mendes is warned by the referee! Simon Freund stretches but gets up unharmed.
40.14
Moreno Sotgia deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Colin McStay. Colin McStay controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
42.27
0-1Nils Sammer flicks a high pass forward. Colin McStay collects the pass. Colin McStay lofts in a cross ball towards Simon Freund. Simon Freund makes a deft header. Solid save from Claudio Marquez.
44.15
0-1Julian Richter passes the ball forward to Noah Arnold. Noah Arnold knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Torsten Spengler.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Nürnberg appear unchanged since the first half. DSC Arminia Bielefeld also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with FC Nürnberg kicking off!
55.17
Nils Sammer deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Colin McStay. Colin McStay whips in a cross ball towards David Prantl. David Prantl gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but he balloons it over the crossbar!
57.45
Moreno Sotgia flicks the ball to his team mate, Nils Sammer. Nils Sammer shoots from distance. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
60.56
Alexander Zimmermann hits a low pass to Sabri Silva. Sabri Silva plays a scrappy one-two with Noah Arnold and stumbles forward towards the goal... Sabri Silva shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
69.06
Showing composure, Julian Richter plays the ball forward to Florian Herzog. Florian Herzog shoots from 25 yards but it flies just wide!
71.32
Moreno Sotgia decides to run forward with the ball. Moreno Sotgia lofts in a cross ball towards Colin McStay. Colin McStay connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
77.52
0-2DSC Arminia Bielefeld have made 2 substitutions with Cristiano Colonnello replacing Colin McStay and David Walsh replacing Kaci El Khebir .
84.44
Markus Jahn makes a beautiful solo run. Markus Jahn makes a simple pass to Noah Arnold. Noah Arnold controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Sabri Silva through on goal. Sabri Silva rockets a shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
85.57
Kai Lange makes a probing pass to Hannes Beckmann. Hannes Beckmann threads the ball through to Florian Herzog but he's offside!
87.10
Sabri Silva flicks a high pass forward. Hannes Beckmann holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Hannes Beckmann lofts in a cross ball towards Julian Richter. Julian Richter connects with a diving header but it curls horrendously wide!
90.00
David Prantl flicks the ball to his team mate, Cristiano Colonnello. Cristiano Colonnello knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
0
4
Shots off Target
5
6
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
48.1%
51.9%
Play Area
22.2%
48.1%
29.6%
Scorers
| David Prantl 15 Colin McStay 71 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Colin McStay of DSC Arminia Bielefeld |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Claudio Marquez (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Markus Jahn (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Helder Mendes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Rainer Engels (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Sabri Silva (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Julian Richter (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Noah Arnold (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Kai Lange (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Hannes Beckmann (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Alexander Zimmermann (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Florian Herzog (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Garry Liddell (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Toifilou Soumah (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Armin Friedmann (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Tobias Gelb (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Julian Ziegenhagen (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Kaci El Khebir (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Sven Riemann (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Christian Koschmieder (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Moreno Sotgia (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Torsten Spengler (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Nils Sammer (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Simon Freund (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Colin McStay (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 11. | David Prantl (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | David Walsh (MID) | 6 | |
| 13. | Neil Telfer (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Cristiano Colonnello (GK) | 6 | |