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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Stadion an der Hamburger Straße where Eintracht Braunschweig play host to SC Freiburg. A crowd of 20,726 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Eintracht Braunschweig are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while SC Freiburg appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Christian Schnoor.


0.00
Eintracht Braunschweig kick off and get the first half underway!
3.56
Hannes Linke makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Simon Seeler. Simon Seeler knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jonas Rummenigge who gathers it comfortably.
4.52
Simon Netzer passes the ball forward to Pablo Castillo. Pablo Castillo makes a probing pass to Uwe Pfeiffer. Uwe Pfeiffer knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jonas Rummenigge who gathers it comfortably.
6.04
Linus Hermann comes in with a late challenge on Leon Prantl. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Leon Prantl gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
8.38
Simon Netzer flicks a high pass forward to Hannes Linke who brings the ball under control. Hannes Linke threads the ball through to Simon Seeler. Simon Seeler sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but Jonas Rummenigge is on top of it.
12.59
Marcel Kaiser controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Uwe Pfeiffer. Uwe Pfeiffer sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but slams it into the crowd!
16.06
Rui Veloso receives the ball from a throw-in from Moritz Hanssen. Rui Veloso makes a probing pass to Simon Scholz. Simon Scholz knocks the ball forward to Oliver Lindner but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
20.35
Rui Veloso knocks the ball to his team mate, Linus Hermann. Linus Hermann makes a probing pass between the defence to Oliver Lindner. Oliver Lindner shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
27.55
Simon Scholz catches Eduardo Nascimento on the ankles. Simon Scholz is given a warning by the referee! Eduardo Nascimento stretches but gets up unharmed.
32.26
Moritz Hanssen makes a simple pass to Linus Hermann. Linus Hermann shoots from long range. Good keeping from Alfred Toursel as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
33.14
It's a corner kick. Rui Veloso loops the ball in to towards the near post. Steffen Ritzinger jumps high to head the ball out to safety!
38.42
Marcel Kaiser darts forward. Marcel Kaiser knocks in a cross ball towards Simon Seeler. With a superhuman jump, Simon Seeler connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it's a woeful effort!
39.48
Samuel Quaresma pushes mid-way up the pitch. Samuel Quaresma makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Simon Seeler. Simon Seeler makes a defence splitting pass to Uwe Pfeiffer. Uwe Pfeiffer rockets a shot on goal but it's a woeful effort!
40.45
Eduardo Nascimento deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Pablo Castillo. Pablo Castillo flicks a high pass forward. Steffen Ritzinger controls it well on his chest. Steffen Ritzinger shoots from outside the area but it flies wide!
42.58
Pablo Castillo flicks a high ball forward to Simon Seeler who takes it down. Simon Seeler knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jonas Rummenigge who gathers it comfortably.
44.41
Hannes Linke threads the ball through to Simon Seeler. Simon Seeler lofts in a cross ball towards Uwe Pfeiffer. With a superhuman jump, Uwe Pfeiffer connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Eintracht Braunschweig appear unchanged since the first half. SC Freiburg also appear unchanged since the first half. The SC Freiburg players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
The second half starts with SC Freiburg kicking off!
48.51
Pablo Castillo hits a low pass to Steffen Ritzinger. Steffen Ritzinger finds some space and shoots from distance but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
51.23
Pablo Castillo threads a neat ball through to Simon Seeler. Simon Seeler knocks in a cross ball towards Steffen Ritzinger. Steffen Ritzinger flicks the ball with his head. Magnificent save by Jonas Rummenigge!
54.38
Marcel Kaiser deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Steffen Ritzinger. Steffen Ritzinger knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Paul Koschmieder.
57.51
Michelangelo Mazzola kicks a strong pass forward to Rui Veloso. Rui Veloso brings the ball forward. Rui Veloso skips past Simon Netzer! Some silky footwork from Rui Veloso provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Well saved!
61.58
Simon Scholz barges into Eduardo Nascimento. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Eduardo Nascimento hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
66.41
Rui Veloso flicks a high ball forward to Jan Erler who takes it down. Jan Erler shoots from 25 yards but it's a lousy effort!
67.08
With vision, Eduardo Nascimento plays the ball forward to Pablo Castillo. Pablo Castillo laces a weighted ball forward to Steffen Ritzinger. Steffen Ritzinger advances inside the box! Steffen Ritzinger looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it is tipped over by Jonas Rummenigge.
71.19
Leon Prantl flicks a high pass forward to Pablo Castillo who brings the ball under control. Pablo Castillo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Uwe Pfeiffer. Uwe Pfeiffer knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Michelangelo Mazzola.
75.10
Marcel Kaiser threads a neat ball through to Simon Seeler. Simon Seeler tries a spectacular long range effort but it's a woeful effort!
77.10
Moritz Hanssen threads a neat ball through to Linus Hermann. Linus Hermann tries a spectacular long range effort but it whistles just wide of the post!
78.55
Rui Veloso flicks a high pass forward. Linus Hermann collects the pass. Linus Hermann shoots from 20 yards. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous stop!
81.13
Hannes Linke controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Steffen Ritzinger. Steffen Ritzinger knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Paul Koschmieder.
83.19
Rui Veloso hacks Eduardo Nascimento from behind! Rui Veloso is shown the yellow card! Eduardo Nascimento hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
84.42
Pablo Castillo flicks a high pass forward to Steffen Ritzinger who brings the ball under control. Steffen Ritzinger finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. He makes it look easy!
85.11
Pablo Castillo kicks a strong pass forward to Uwe Pfeiffer. Uwe Pfeiffer tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies wide!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
4
3
Shots off Target
8
3
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
0
4
Yellow Cards
0
3
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
71.6%
28.4%
Play Area
26.1%
44.3%
29.5%
 

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Pablo Castillo of Eintracht Braunschweig

Match Ratings
1.Alfred Toursel (GK)
7
2.Samuel Quaresma (DEF)
6
3.Eduardo Nascimento (DEF)
7
4.Simon Netzer (DEF)
6
5.Leon Prantl (DEF)
6
6.Hannes Linke (MID)
8
7.Marcel Kaiser (MID)
8
8.Pablo Castillo (MID)
8
9.Steffen Ritzinger (ATT)
7
10.Simon Seeler (ATT)
7
11.Uwe Pfeiffer (ATT)
6
 
12.Eugenio Rodriguez (MID)
0
13.Alberto Dominguez (DEF)
0
14.Billy Bellamy (ATT)
0

1.Jonas Rummenigge (GK)
8
2.Artur Lima (DEF)
6
3.Manuel Allibert (DEF)
6
4.Michelangelo Mazzola (DEF)
6
5.Paul Koschmieder (DEF)
6
6.Moritz Hanssen (MID)
6
7.Rui Veloso (MID)yellow card
8
8.Jan Erler (ATT)
6
9.Simon Scholz (ATT)yellow card
4
10.Oliver Lindner (ATT)
6
11.Linus Hermann (ATT)yellow card
6
 
12.Alec Dickov (MID)
0
13.Uwe Kaiser (MID)
0
14.Ralph Dyer (MID)
0