Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Merck-Stadion am Böllenfalltor where SV Darmstadt 98 play host to DSC Arminia Bielefeld. A crowd of 18,944 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
Both SV Darmstadt 98 and DSC Arminia Bielefeld are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Ritchie Hughes.
The pitch is in great condition.
Both SV Darmstadt 98 and DSC Arminia Bielefeld are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Ritchie Hughes.
0.00
DSC Arminia Bielefeld start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.52
Jakob Völler hits a low pass to Christian Röhner. Christian Röhner makes a probing pass to Reinder Van Rijswijk but he's offside!
3.52
Torsten Spengler sees David Prantl in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. David Prantl knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
8.40
Sven Hoeness flicks a high pass forward. Reinder Van Rijswijk controls it well on his chest. Reinder Van Rijswijk brings the ball forward. Reinder Van Rijswijk knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
10.29
Torsten Spengler knocks the ball forward to David Prantl. David Prantl knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Nils Möller who gathers it comfortably.
15.24
Simon Freund barges into Neil Hutchison. Simon Freund is given a warning by the referee! Neil Hutchison hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
21.19
David Metzler hacks Colin McStay from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Colin McStay stretches but gets up unharmed.
22.45
David Prantl sees Torsten Spengler in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Torsten Spengler knocks in a cross ball towards Simon Freund. With a superhuman jump, Simon Freund connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it whistles just wide of the post!
28.18
Jakob Völler flicks a high pass forward to Albrecht Beck who brings the ball under control. Albrecht Beck tries a spectacular long range effort but it rises well off target!
30.26
Nils Sammer takes it forward alone. Nils Sammer lofts in a cross ball towards Colin McStay. Colin McStay jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it slams into the crowd!
32.21
Albrecht Beck flicks a high pass forward to Titus Hackworth who brings the ball under control. Titus Hackworth shoots from outside the area but Tobias Gelb is on top of it.
34.12
Nils Sammer knocks the ball forward to Moreno Sotgia. Moreno Sotgia threads a neat ball through to David Prantl. David Prantl shoots from long range. The ball comes in low, but Nils Möller easily smothers it!
38.18
With wonderful vision, Nils Sammer plays the ball forward to David Prantl. David Prantl finds some space and shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Nils Möller!
42.41
Jakob Völler sees space and advances. Jakob Völler threads a neat, attacking ball through to Christian Röhner. Christian Röhner strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but it's a woeful effort!
45.00
Albrecht Beck kicks a strong pass forward to Reinder Van Rijswijk. Reinder Van Rijswijk lofts in a cross ball towards Titus Hackworth. Titus Hackworth rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it is tipped over by Tobias Gelb.
45.00
It's a corner kick. Reinder Van Rijswijk loops the ball out towards the edge of the box. Simon Freund jumps high to head the ball out to safety!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. SV Darmstadt 98 have changed their lineup with Kamal Gava replacing Christian Kühn. DSC Arminia Bielefeld appear unchanged since the first half. The SV Darmstadt 98 players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
SV Darmstadt 98 kick off!
49.41
Torsten Spengler controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Colin McStay. Colin McStay knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
53.50
Moreno Sotgia sees Colin McStay in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Colin McStay knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
57.07
Torsten Spengler makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Simon Freund. Simon Freund knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Nils Möller who gathers it comfortably.
63.13
Christian Koschmieder makes a simple pass to Moreno Sotgia. Moreno Sotgia threads a neat ball through to Nils Sammer. Nils Sammer controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Solid save from Nils Möller.
66.01
Reinder Van Rijswijk sees Titus Hackworth in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Titus Hackworth lofts in a cross ball towards Kamal Gava. Kamal Gava is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it flies well off target!
75.35
Albrecht Beck flicks a high pass forward to Kamal Gava who brings the ball under control. Kamal Gava puts a great ball through but Christian Röhner is slow coming back. It's an easy decision for the linesman. Offside!
78.05
Nikolas Schramm runs straight at the opposition's defence. Nikolas Schramm knocks the ball forward to Christian Röhner but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
79.56
With a delightful solo run, Jakob Völler stretches the opposition's defence. Jakob Völler cuts inside the box! Jakob Völler rockets a shot on goal. It's there!! Tobias Gelb has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
83.54
Nils Sammer flicks a high pass forward. Moreno Sotgia controls it well on his chest. Moreno Sotgia knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by David Metzler.
90.00
Neil Hutchison darts forward. Neil Hutchison passes the ball forward to Christian Röhner. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Christian Röhner provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Nice keeping!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
4
3
Shots off Target
3
2
Offsides
4
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
46.3%
53.7%
Play Area
22.4%
52.2%
25.4%
Scorers
| Jakob Völler 80 |
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. | Nikolas Schramm (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | David Metzler (DEF) | ![]() | 5 |
| 5. | Sven Hoeness (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Reinder Van Rijswijk (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Jakob Völler (MID) | ![]() | 9 |
| 8. | Albrecht Beck (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Christian Röhner (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Christian Kühn (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Titus Hackworth (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Kamal Gava (MID) | 6 | |
| 13. | Martin Engels (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Adrian Sturridge (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Tobias Gelb (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Kaci El Khebir (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Sven Riemann (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Christian Koschmieder (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Martin Arveladze (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Moreno Sotgia (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Torsten Spengler (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Nils Sammer (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Simon Freund (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Colin McStay (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | David Prantl (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | David Walsh (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Neil Telfer (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Cristiano Colonnello (GK) | 0 | |










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