Match Report
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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Weserstadion where SV Werder Bremen play host to SC Freiburg. A crowd of 18,657 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
SV Werder Bremen are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while SC Freiburg appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Stefan Ziegler.
The pitch is in poor condition.
SV Werder Bremen are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while SC Freiburg appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Stefan Ziegler.
0.00
0-0SC Freiburg start the match!
2.41
0-0Vincenzo Dehm makes a simple pass to Torsten Müller. Torsten Müller controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Miguael Johansen. Miguael Johansen shoots from 20 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
3.47
Gavin Elliott chips the ball to his team mate, Pedro Cruz. Pedro Cruz finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
9.53
0-0Torsten Müller changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Torsten Müller knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
10.54
0-0Oliver Klimek clumsily knocks into Alexander Frieser. Oliver Klimek is given a warning by the referee! Alexander Frieser stretches but gets up unharmed.
16.51
0-0Jonathan Hall flicks a high pass forward. Pedro Cruz collects the pass. Pedro Cruz makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gerhard Geis but he's offside!
18.48
0-0Torsten Müller catches Gavin Elliott on the ankles. Torsten Müller is shown the yellow card! Gavin Elliott runs off the knock.
21.41
0-1Jonathan Hall passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Pedro Cruz. Pedro Cruz whips in a cross ball towards Alexander Frieser. Alexander Frieser makes a looping header on goal. It's there!! Hannes Brückner has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
24.07
Ashley Brown passes the ball forward to Eduardo Alves. Eduardo Alves threads the ball through to Miguael Johansen. Miguael Johansen finds some space and shoots from distance but it rises well off target!
26.02
0-1Umberto Scarponi sweeps the ball up the wings. Alexander Frieser shoots from long range. Hannes Brückner gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous save!
34.26
Steffen Gerlach flicks a high pass forward to Nicolas Pastor who brings the ball under control. Nicolas Pastor deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Miguael Johansen but the linesman indicates offside!
38.48
Gerhard Geis knocks the ball to his team mate, Jonathan Hall. Jonathan Hall plays a scrappy one-two with Marinus Dudilica and stumbles forward towards the goal... Jonathan Hall comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
39.48
Anton Engels runs forward with the ball. Anton Engels kicks a strong pass forward to Miguael Johansen. Miguael Johansen knocks in a cross ball towards Arno Matthäus. With a superhuman jump, Arno Matthäus connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Magnificent save by Mauricio Dominguez!
42.34
0-1Torsten Müller threads a neat ball through to Eduardo Alves. Eduardo Alves skips past Gavin Elliott! Gavin Elliott comes in with a late challenge on Eduardo Alves. Penalty not given!!
44.41
Eduardo Alves deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Torsten Müller. Torsten Müller plays a scrappy one-two with Nicolas Pastor and stumbles forward towards the goal... Torsten Müller strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. Mauricio Dominguez is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. SV Werder Bremen appear unchanged since the first half. SC Freiburg also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with SV Werder Bremen kicking off!
48.50
Lars Lange hacks Oliver Klimek from behind! Lars Lange is shown the yellow card! Oliver Klimek hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
49.20
Lars Lange deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gerhard Geis. Gerhard Geis sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
53.01
Lars Lange deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Marinus Dudilica. Marinus Dudilica shoots from outside the area but it slams into the crowd!
55.35
Lars Lange flicks a high pass forward to Paul Reimers who brings the ball under control. Paul Reimers lofts in a cross ball towards Gerhard Geis. Gerhard Geis flicks the ball with his head. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
61.52
Torsten Müller flicks a high pass forward. Steffen Gerlach controls it well on his chest. Steffen Gerlach whips in a cross ball towards Arno Matthäus. Arno Matthäus makes a convincing header but it curls horrendously wide!
63.22
Lars Lange passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Gerhard Geis. Gerhard Geis knocks in a cross ball towards Alexander Frieser. Alexander Frieser makes a deft header but it flies wide!
65.53
Ashley Brown threads a neat ball through to Oliver Klimek. Oliver Klimek passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Miguael Johansen. Miguael Johansen knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
67.58
Oliver Klimek knocks the ball forward to Eduardo Alves. Eduardo Alves knocks the ball to his team mate, Steffen Gerlach. Steffen Gerlach knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Mauricio Dominguez who gathers it comfortably.
73.41
1-1Lars Lange darts forward. Lars Lange whips in a cross ball towards Paul Reimers. Paul Reimers knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it is deflected wide by Anton Engels.
74.20
1-1Lars Lange takes the corner, chipping the ball into the box. Torsten Müller chests the ball down and quickly clears it out of the danger area!
77.48
1-1SC Freiburg have made a substitution with Oliver Ziegler replacing Umberto Scarponi .
81.02
Torsten Müller flicks a high ball forward to Arno Matthäus who takes it down. Arno Matthäus finds some space and shoots from distance but slams it into the crowd!
84.29
Oliver Spengler flicks a high ball forward to Marinus Dudilica who takes it down. Marinus Dudilica controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for SC Freiburg!
89.09
Vincenzo Dehm flicks a high pass forward to Arno Matthäus who brings the ball under control. Arno Matthäus finds some space and shoots from distance but it whistles just wide of the post!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
2
5
Shots off Target
5
5
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
58.4%
41.6%
Play Area
32.5%
44.2%
23.4%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Torsten Müller of SV Werder Bremen |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Hannes Brückner (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Anton Engels (DEF) | 8 | |
| 3. | Ashley Brown (DEF) | 8 | |
| 4. | Oliver Klimek (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Vincenzo Dehm (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Eduardo Alves (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Steffen Gerlach (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Torsten Müller (MID) |   | 9 |
| 9. | Arno Matthäus (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Nicolas Pastor (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Miguael Johansen (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Marc Lorenz (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Carlos Ferreira (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Hoalid Grondin (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Mauricio Dominguez (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Gavin Elliott (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Oliver Spengler (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Umberto Scarponi (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Paul Reimers (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Lars Lange (MID) | | 7 |
| 7. | Jonathan Hall (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Pedro Cruz (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Alexander Frieser (ATT) | | 9 |
| 10. | Marinus Dudilica (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Gerhard Geis (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Oliver Ziegler (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Marc Schnoor (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Hannes Polheim (ATT) | 0 | |