Match Report
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Match Report
Rain lashes down heavily here at Das Badenova-Stadion where SC Freiburg play host to SV Darmstadt 98. A crowd of 20,503 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
SC Freiburg are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while SV Darmstadt 98 appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Lars Möller.
The pitch is in poor condition.
SC Freiburg are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while SV Darmstadt 98 appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Lars Möller.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and SV Darmstadt 98 kick off!
9.12
0-0Gavin Elliott kicks a strong pass forward to Gerhard Geis. Gerhard Geis lofts in a cross ball towards Alexander Frieser. Alexander Frieser makes a deft header. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
10.42
0-0Kamal Gava deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Christian Kühn. Christian Kühn lofts in a cross ball towards Albrecht Beck. Albrecht Beck is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
15.50
0-0David Metzler passes the ball forward to Christian Kühn. Christian Kühn knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Oliver Spengler.
16.13
Paul Reimers runs straight at the opposition's defence. Paul Reimers shoots from 25 yards but it rises well off target!
21.30
Kamal Gava flicks a high ball forward to Eric Weigel who takes it down. Seeing a gap ahead, Eric Weigel plays the ball forward to Titus Hackworth who has made a great run into the box. Titus Hackworth takes a shot at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
26.09
Oliver Spengler makes a probing pass to Lars Lange. Lars Lange kicks a strong pass forward to Jonathan Hall. Jonathan Hall knocks in a cross ball towards Gerhard Geis. Gerhard Geis connects with a diving header but Nils Möller is on top of it.
27.31
0-0Titus Hackworth barges into Paul Reimers. The referee warns Titus Hackworth to calm down! Paul Reimers stretches but gets up unharmed.
30.07
Gavin Elliott sees Pedro Cruz in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Pedro Cruz deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jonathan Hall. Jonathan Hall shoots from 25 yards but it flies just wide!
34.02
Showing composure, Nikolas Schramm picks a pass forward to Christian Kühn. Christian Kühn knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
39.25
0-0Lars Lange takes a quick throw-in. Gerhard Geis makes a beautiful solo run. Gerhard Geis knocks in a cross ball towards Jonathan Hall. Jonathan Hall gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball flies towards the top corner but Nikolas Schramm is on the line. He jumps and heads the ball over the bar!
42.18
0-0Gavin Elliott sees Lars Lange in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Lars Lange flicks a high pass forward. Marinus Dudilica controls it well on his chest. Marinus Dudilica threads a neat ball through to Lars Lange. David Metzler comes in with a late challenge on Lars Lange. That's got to be a penalty! Yes!!
42.18
0-0The referee points to the spot..
43.11
1-0Marinus Dudilica calmly steps up. The keeper dives to the right but Marinus Dudilica cheekily places the ball straight down the middle. Goal!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. SC Freiburg appear unchanged since the first half. SV Darmstadt 98 have changed their lineup with Reinder Van Rijswijk replacing Christian Kühn. The SV Darmstadt 98 players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
SC Freiburg start the second half!
61.14
Gavin Elliott controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gerhard Geis. Gerhard Geis shoots from distance but it's drastically wayward!
63.50
David Metzler passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Eric Weigel. Eric Weigel runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Eric Weigel shoots from 20 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
65.41
Jonathan Hall deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Lars Lange. Lars Lange knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Neil Hutchison.
66.24
1-0Titus Hackworth hacks Gavin Elliott from behind! The referee calls over Titus Hackworth and shows him a yellow card! Gavin Elliott hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
69.41
Oliver Spengler passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Alexander Frieser. Alexander Frieser flicks a high pass forward. Marinus Dudilica collects the pass. Marinus Dudilica shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Nils Möller!
71.57
Oliver Spengler flicks a high pass forward to Lars Lange who brings the ball under control. Lars Lange knocks the ball to his team mate, Paul Reimers. Paul Reimers shoots from long range. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
72.20
David Metzler decides to run forward with the ball. David Metzler flicks a high pass forward. Julian Krüger controls it well on his chest. Julian Krüger finds some space and shoots from distance but it rises well off target!
77.08
1-0SC Freiburg have made a substitution with Oliver Ziegler replacing Umberto Scarponi .
81.40
Jonathan Hall kicks a strong pass forward to Alexander Frieser. Alexander Frieser plays a one-two with Gerhard Geis and rushes in on goal... Alexander Frieser cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
84.39
Pedro Cruz threads a neat ball through to Alexander Frieser. Alexander Frieser controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is miles over!
85.28
Paul Reimers flicks a high ball forward to Jonathan Hall who takes it down. Jonathan Hall knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
Gavin Elliott hits a low pass to Lars Lange. Lars Lange knocks the ball forward to Jonathan Hall. Jonathan Hall shoots from long range. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
7
1
Shots off Target
5
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
3
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
60%
40%
Play Area
26.7%
42.7%
30.7%
Scorers
| Marinus Dudilica 43 (p) Alexander Frieser 81 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Alexander Frieser of SC Freiburg |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Mauricio Dominguez (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Gavin Elliott (DEF) | 8 | |
| 3. | Oliver Spengler (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Umberto Scarponi (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Paul Reimers (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Lars Lange (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Jonathan Hall (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Pedro Cruz (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Alexander Frieser (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 10. | Marinus Dudilica (ATT) | | 6 |
| 11. | Gerhard Geis (ATT) | 8 | |
| 12. | Oliver Ziegler (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Marc Schnoor (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Hannes Polheim (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Nils Möller (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Neil Hutchison (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Nikolas Schramm (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | David Metzler (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Sven Hoeness (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Kamal Gava (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Eric Weigel (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Albrecht Beck (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Julian Krüger (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Christian Kühn (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Titus Hackworth (ATT) |  | 4 |
| 12. | Reinder Van Rijswijk (MID) | 6 | |
| 13. | Martin Engels (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Adrian Sturridge (MID) | 0 | |