Match Report


FC NürnbergFC Nürnberg     FC Bayern MunichFC Bayern Munich
Connor Ellerton-BainesConnor Ellerton-Baines David Connor David Connor
Claudio MarquezC. Marquez63
G
1
G
59Nicola Carlo GiacobboN. Giacobbo
Dario CitterioD. Citterio68
D
2
D
61Uwe OswaldU. Oswald
Armin FriedmannA. Friedmann57
D
3
D
69Mauricio LeonM. Leon
Rainer EngelsR. Engels54
D
4captain
D
67Alan CarltonA. Carlton
Sabri SilvaS. Silva60
M
5
D
63Quim MoreiraQ. Moreira
Pascal SchraderP. Schrader59
M
6
M
61Paul NahrstedtP. Nahrstedt
Julian RichterJ. Richter68
M
7
M
66Leonardo SenoussiL. Senoussi
Kai LangeK. Lange63
M
8
M
64Paul BischoffP. Bischoff
Hannes BeckmannH. Beckmann63
A
9
A
55Florent TapellaF. Tapella
Toifilou SoumahT. Soumah52
A
10
A
44Jan GelbJ. Gelb
Alexander ZimmermannA. Zimmermann58
A
captain11
A
56Simon WilkeS. Wilke
 
Garry LiddellG. Liddell48
G
12
D
48Hugo DiazH. Diaz
Florian HerzogF. Herzog52
A
13
M
53Alberto SerranoA. Serrano
Markus JahnM. Jahn52
D
14
M
49Ernest RoordaE. Roorda

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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Frankenstadion where FC Nürnberg play host to FC Bayern Munich. A crowd of 18,399 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
FC Nürnberg are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while FC Bayern Munich appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Ritchie Hughes.


0.00
FC Nürnberg kick off and get the first half underway!
8.58
Rainer Engels threads the ball through to Sabri Silva. Sabri Silva kicks a strong pass forward to Hannes Beckmann. Hannes Beckmann kicks a strong pass forward to Toifilou Soumah but the referee indicates it's offside!
10.51
Leonardo Senoussi kicks a strong pass forward to Simon Wilke. Simon Wilke finds some space and shoots from distance but it is shockingly off target!
12.31
Quim Moreira knocks the ball to his team mate, Paul Nahrstedt. Paul Nahrstedt passes the ball forward to Florent Tapella. Florent Tapella shoots from distance but Claudio Marquez reads it well. Good keeping!
14.53
Paul Bischoff runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Paul Bischoff shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
15.45
Armin Friedmann makes a beautiful solo run. Armin Friedmann passes the ball forward to Hannes Beckmann. Hannes Beckmann passes the ball forward to Sabri Silva. Sabri Silva muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it flies just wide!
22.43
Julian Richter makes a beautiful solo run. With imagination, Julian Richter plays the ball forward to Sabri Silva. Sabri Silva plays a one-two with Pascal Schrader and advances towards the goal... Some good footwork from Sabri Silva provides some space. He shoots at goal but Quim Moreira is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
33.31
Paul Bischoff hits a low pass to Florent Tapella. Florent Tapella knocks in a cross ball towards Paul Nahrstedt. Paul Nahrstedt jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
34.18
Seeing a gap ahead, Leonardo Senoussi laces a weighted ball forward to Simon Wilke. Simon Wilke controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
38.49
Paul Nahrstedt hacks Kai Lange from behind! The referee warns Paul Nahrstedt to calm down! Kai Lange hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
39.21
Pascal Schrader hacks Florent Tapella from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Florent Tapella hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
40.05
Dario Citterio flicks the ball to his team mate, Sabri Silva. Sabri Silva passes the ball forward to Toifilou Soumah. Toifilou Soumah whips in a cross ball towards Alexander Zimmermann. Alexander Zimmermann gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Magnificent save by Nicola Carlo Giacobbo!
42.25
Paul Bischoff knocks the ball to his team mate, Florent Tapella. Florent Tapella whips in a cross ball towards Paul Bischoff. Paul Bischoff outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Paul Bischoff scores for FC Bayern Munich!!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Nürnberg appear unchanged since the first half. FC Bayern Munich also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
FC Bayern Munich kick off!
47.50
Armin Friedmann flicks a high pass forward. Julian Richter controls it well on his chest. Julian Richter flicks a high pass forward. Hannes Beckmann collects the pass. Hannes Beckmann knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Alexander Zimmermann is offside!
49.10
Alexander Zimmermann comes in with a late challenge on Uwe Oswald. Alexander Zimmermann is shown the yellow card! Uwe Oswald runs off the knock.
57.55
Dario Citterio flicks the ball to his team mate, Pascal Schrader. Pascal Schrader flicks a high pass forward to Toifilou Soumah who brings the ball under control. Toifilou Soumah plays a scrappy one-two with Alexander Zimmermann and stumbles forward towards the goal... Toifilou Soumah side-steps and rifles a shot at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
63.06
FC Nürnberg are in full control of this game.
65.04
Julian Richter chips the ball to his team mate, Toifilou Soumah. Toifilou Soumah sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
72.31
Paul Bischoff makes a simple pass to Florent Tapella. Florent Tapella knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Claudio Marquez who gathers it comfortably.
73.24
Rainer Engels decides to run forward with the ball. Rainer Engels makes a simple pass to Pascal Schrader. Pascal Schrader shoots from distance. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Pascal Schrader!
87.02
Dario Citterio makes a probing pass to Toifilou Soumah. Toifilou Soumah plays a scrappy one-two with Alexander Zimmermann and stumbles forward towards the goal... Toifilou Soumah strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

FC Nürnberg

FC Bayern Munich
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
5
2
Shots off Target
2
4
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
64.6%
35.4%
Play Area
25.3%
45.6%
29.1%

Scorers
Toifilou Soumah 58, 87
Pascal Schrader 73
Paul Bischoff 42

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Toifilou Soumah of FC Nürnberg

Match Ratings
1.Claudio Marquez (GK)
6
2.Dario Citterio (DEF)
7
3.Armin Friedmann (DEF)
7
4.Rainer Engels (DEF)
7
5.Sabri Silva (MID)
6
6.Pascal Schrader (MID)goal scoredyellow card
7
7.Julian Richter (MID)
7
8.Kai Lange (MID)
6
9.Hannes Beckmann (ATT)
6
10.Toifilou Soumah (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
11.Alexander Zimmermann (ATT)yellow card
6
 
12.Garry Liddell (GK)
0
13.Florian Herzog (ATT)
0
14.Markus Jahn (DEF)
0

1.Nicola Carlo Giacobbo (GK)
6
2.Uwe Oswald (DEF)
6
3.Mauricio Leon (DEF)
6
4.Alan Carlton (DEF)
6
5.Quim Moreira (DEF)
6
6.Paul Nahrstedt (MID)
6
7.Leonardo Senoussi (MID)
6
8.Paul Bischoff (MID)goal scored
8
9.Florent Tapella (ATT)
6
10.Jan Gelb (ATT)
6
11.Simon Wilke (ATT)
6
 
12.Hugo Diaz (DEF)
0
13.Alberto Serrano (MID)
0
14.Ernest Roorda (MID)
0