Match Report
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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Playmobil-Stadion where SpVgg Greuther Fürth play host to SV Werder Bremen. A crowd of 19,811 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
SpVgg Greuther Fürth are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while SV Werder Bremen appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Martin Emmerlich.
The pitch is in great condition.
SpVgg Greuther Fürth are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while SV Werder Bremen appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Martin Emmerlich.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and SV Werder Bremen kick off!
2.41
1-0Hannes Scholz makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ricardo Garrido. Ricardo Garrido whips in a cross ball towards Lars Beckmann. Lars Beckmann heads the ball goalwards. Lars Beckmann scores for SpVgg Greuther Fürth!!
10.10
1-0Leon Rodgers sees Torsten Reimers in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Torsten Reimers makes a probing pass to Hannes Scholz. Hannes Scholz knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Vincenzo Dehm.
12.28
Arno Matthäus controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nicolas Pastor. Nicolas Pastor plays a scrappy one-two with Arno Matthäus and stumbles forward towards the goal... Nicolas Pastor cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
18.45
1-1Ashley Brown deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Anton Engels. Anton Engels sees Miguael Johansen in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Miguael Johansen shoots from distance his aim is horrendously poor!
24.28
1-1Anton Engels knocks the ball to his team mate, Torsten Müller. Torsten Müller runs straight at the opposition's defence. Torsten Müller flicks the ball to his team mate, Nicolas Pastor. Nicolas Pastor shoots from just inside the box but is denied by Gary McNeill. Excellent save.
28.03
1-1Vincenzo Dehm sees Eduardo Alves in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Eduardo Alves makes a probing pass to Arno Matthäus. Arno Matthäus threads the ball through to Miguael Johansen but he's offside!
34.17
Oliver Klimek passes the ball forward to Steffen Gerlach. With vision, Steffen Gerlach picks a pass forward to Nicolas Pastor. Nicolas Pastor finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. SV Werder Bremen are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
39.06
Eduardo Alves hits a low pass to Arno Matthäus. Arno Matthäus shoots from long range but it slams into the crowd!
40.03
Hannes Scholz threads the ball through to Benoit Carlier. Benoit Carlier deftly passes the ball to Hannes Scholz, releasing him through on goal. Some silky footwork from Hannes Scholz provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
45.00
Oliver Klimek kicks a strong pass forward to Vincenzo Dehm. Vincenzo Dehm picks a pass forward to Eduardo Alves. Eduardo Alves makes a probing pass to Arno Matthäus but he's offside!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. SpVgg Greuther Fürth appear unchanged since the first half. SV Werder Bremen also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
SpVgg Greuther Fürth kick off!
47.43
Miguael Johansen makes a probing pass to Arno Matthäus. Arno Matthäus plays a scrappy one-two with Torsten Müller and advances towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Arno Matthäus provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
55.06
Torsten Müller runs straight at the opposition's defence. Torsten Müller plays a scrappy one-two with Miguael Johansen and advances towards the goal... Torsten Müller muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it's a lousy effort!
57.09
1-2Anton Engels comes in with a late challenge on Torsten Reimers. Anton Engels is shown the yellow card! Torsten Reimers hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
60.35
1-2SpVgg Greuther Fürth have made a substitution with Jochem Van Der Meyde replacing Torsten Reimers .
61.44
Eduardo Alves sees Arno Matthäus in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Arno Matthäus sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
63.15
Without breaking stride, Ricardo Garrido plays the ball forward to Benoit Carlier. Benoit Carlier makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jochem Van Der Meyde but he's offside!
66.21
Ashley Brown makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Eduardo Alves. Eduardo Alves threads a neat ball through to Nicolas Pastor. Nicolas Pastor shoots from 20 yards but it misses the target by a large margin!
69.39
Eduardo Alves makes a simple pass to Nicolas Pastor. Nicolas Pastor whips in a cross ball towards Miguael Johansen. Miguael Johansen is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Gary McNeill comfortably punches it away to safety.
72.28
With a delightful solo run, Hannes Scholz stretches the opposition's defence. Hannes Scholz knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Ricardo Garrido is offside!
73.16
With great vision, Ashley Brown plays the ball forward to Eduardo Alves. Eduardo Alves knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Leon Rodgers.
78.48
Eduardo Alves threads the ball through to Steffen Gerlach. Steffen Gerlach plays a scrappy one-two with Nicolas Pastor and advances towards the goal... Steffen Gerlach shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it's drastically wayward!
79.18
Anton Engels surges forward with the ball. Anton Engels passes the ball forward to Arno Matthäus. Arno Matthäus plays a scrappy one-two with Eduardo Alves and stumbles forward towards the goal... Arno Matthäus shoots from just inside the box but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
81.12
Steffen Gerlach plays the ball forward to Nicolas Pastor. Nicolas Pastor sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
83.12
Vincenzo Dehm threads the ball through to Torsten Müller. Torsten Müller makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nicolas Pastor but he's offside!
89.27
1-2Hugo Castro comes in with a late challenge on Torsten Müller. The referee warns Hugo Castro to calm down! Torsten Müller hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
With vision, Steffen Gerlach plays the ball forward to Miguael Johansen. Miguael Johansen shoots from outside the area. Magnificent save by Gary McNeill!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
1
5
Shots off Target
1
9
Offsides
4
3
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
35%
65%
Play Area
33.8%
46.2%
20%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Arno Matthäus of SV Werder Bremen |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Gary McNeill (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Jonathan Poli (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Hugo Castro (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Leon Rodgers (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Nicolas Fanni (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Ricardo Garrido (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Hannes Scholz (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Romero P. Torres (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Torsten Reimers (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Lars Beckmann (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 11. | Benoit Carlier (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Eduardo Pastor (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | David Neuhaus (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Jochem Van Der Meyde (ATT) | 6 | |
| 1. | Hannes Brückner (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Anton Engels (DEF) |  | 6 |
| 3. | Ashley Brown (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Oliver Klimek (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Vincenzo Dehm (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Eduardo Alves (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Steffen Gerlach (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Torsten Müller (MID) | 8 | |
| 9. | Arno Matthäus (ATT) | | 9 |
| 10. | Nicolas Pastor (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Miguael Johansen (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Marc Lorenz (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Carlos Ferreira (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Hoalid Grondin (ATT) | 0 | |