Match Report
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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Merck-Stadion am Böllenfalltor where SV Darmstadt 98 play host to SV Wacker Burghausen. A crowd of 19,572 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
SV Darmstadt 98 are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while SV Wacker Burghausen appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Moritz Friedmann.
The pitch is in great condition.
SV Darmstadt 98 are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while SV Wacker Burghausen appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Moritz Friedmann.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and SV Wacker Burghausen get the match underway!
4.07
0-0Nils Kirschner controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Julian Krüger. Julian Krüger deftly passes the ball to Adrian Sturridge, releasing him through on goal. Adrian Sturridge shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it's well over the bar!
10.25
0-0Giancarlo Morello controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Pedro Sousa. Pedro Sousa puts a great ball through. Daniel Antunes runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
16.10
0-0Adrian Sturridge threads a neat ball through to Titus Hackworth. Titus Hackworth threads a neat ball through to Julian Krüger. Julian Krüger strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent save!
18.52
Franois Thimothée flicks a high pass forward. Pedro Sousa collects the pass. Pedro Sousa flicks a high pass forward. Matthias Berg controls it well on his chest. Matthias Berg makes a probing pass to Pedro Sousa but he's offside!
22.31
Jakob Völler flicks a high pass forward. Titus Hackworth controls it well on his chest. Titus Hackworth tries a spectacular long range effort but it slams into the crowd!
28.09
Nils Kauder runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Nils Kauder deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Daniel Antunes but the linesman indicates offside!
33.13
Christian Kühn hits a low pass to Julian Krüger. Julian Krüger tries a spectacular long range effort but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
38.39
1-0Eric Weigel controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Adrian Sturridge. Adrian Sturridge sees a break and surges forward. Adrian Sturridge threads the ball through into the box. Jakob Völler makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Jakob Völler!
44.33
1-0Nils Kauder flicks a high ball forward to Stefan Bierhoff who takes it down. Stefan Bierhoff controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Daniel Antunes. Daniel Antunes lofts in a cross ball towards Matthias Berg. Matthias Berg is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but is denied by Torsten Rösler. Excellent block.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. SV Darmstadt 98 appear unchanged since the first half. SV Wacker Burghausen also appear unchanged since the first half. The SV Wacker Burghausen players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
SV Darmstadt 98 kick off and get the second half underway!
47.24
1-0Adrian Sturridge comes in with a late challenge on Jonas Stiepermann. The referee calls over Adrian Sturridge and shows him a yellow card! Jonas Stiepermann hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
49.27
1-0Adrian Sturridge catches Matthias Berg on the ankles. The referee brings Adrian Sturridge to one side and gives him a warning! Matthias Berg runs off the knock.
55.24
Nico Riemann makes a probing pass to Daniel Antunes. Daniel Antunes shoots from outside the area. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
60.29
Eric Weigel makes a probing pass to Titus Hackworth. Titus Hackworth plays a one-two with Jakob Völler and advances towards the goal... Titus Hackworth tries a spectacular strike but it misses the target by a large margin!
61.38
Adrian Sturridge makes a simple pass to Titus Hackworth. Titus Hackworth shoots from long range but it rises well off target!
63.38
With some swift thinking, Jakob Völler plays the ball forward to Christian Kühn. Christian Kühn skips past Franois Thimothée! Christian Kühn cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
65.46
Nils Kirschner knocks the ball forward to Adrian Sturridge. Adrian Sturridge deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Julian Krüger. Julian Krüger cuts inside the box! Some awkward footwork from Julian Krüger provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but it is tipped over by Orlando Gouaméné.
66.24
1-0It's a corner kick. Jakob Völler kicks a low ball in to towards the near post. Some silky footwork from Eric Weigel provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
69.07
1-0With imagination, Rainer Hermann laces a weighted ball forward to Jakob Völler. With vision, Jakob Völler plays the ball forward to Titus Hackworth. Titus Hackworth knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Orlando Gouaméné who gathers it comfortably.
71.25
Serge Raschke kicks a strong pass forward to Nico Riemann. Nico Riemann whips in a cross ball towards Serge Raschke. Serge Raschke makes a deft header but is denied by Nils Möller. Excellent save.
75.02
Torsten Rösler hacks Giancarlo Morello from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Giancarlo Morello stretches but gets up unharmed.
79.22
Serge Raschke threads a neat ball through to Stefan Bierhoff. Stefan Bierhoff whips in a cross ball towards Matthias Berg. Matthias Berg connects with a diving header. Nils Möller punches it away to safety.
81.16
With a delightful solo run, Pedro Sousa stretches the opposition's defence. Pedro Sousa flicks the ball to his team mate, Stefan Bierhoff. Stefan Bierhoff cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Solid save from Nils Möller.
84.07
Jonas Stiepermann surges forward with the ball. With a delightful solo run, Jonas Stiepermann stretches the opposition's defence. Jonas Stiepermann knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Torsten Rösler.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
3
4
Shots off Target
7
1
Offsides
1
4
Fouls
3
0
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
54.4%
45.6%
Play Area
26.6%
46.8%
26.6%
Scorers
| Jakob Völler 38 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Jakob Völler of SV Darmstadt 98 |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Nils Möller (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Neil Hutchison (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Rainer Hermann (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Nils Kirschner (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Torsten Rösler (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 6. | Eric Weigel (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Jakob Völler (MID) |  | 10 |
| 8. | Adrian Sturridge (MID) | | 7 |
| 9. | Julian Krüger (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Christian Kühn (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Titus Hackworth (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Reinder Van Rijswijk (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Martin Engels (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Albrecht Beck (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Orlando Gouaméné (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Jonas Stiepermann (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Franois Thimothée (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Nils Kauder (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Giancarlo Morello (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Pedro Sousa (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Serge Raschke (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Nico Riemann (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Stefan Bierhoff (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Matthias Berg (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Daniel Antunes (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Martin Mendez (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Frederico Gonzalez (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Lars Bräutigam (ATT) | 0 | |