Match Report


DSC Arminia BielefeldDSC Arminia Bielefeld     SSV ReutlingenSSV Reutlingen
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Lampros PapadopoulosL. Papadopoulos75
G
1
G
65Lennart FrieserL. Frieser
Dale HurstD. Hurst74
D
2
D
72Anton RitzingerA. Ritzinger
Markus SammerM. Sammer62
D
3
D
69Steffen HerzogS. Herzog
Jean-Paul PasanenJ. Pasanen62
D
4
D
67Youl BrandoY. Brando
Simon MorlockS. Morlock60
D
5
D
60Uwe PolheimU. Polheim
Linus MaierL. Maier82
M
6
M
68Alberto BorrielloA. Borriello
Christian NyarkoC. Nyarko79
M
captain7
M
64Arno BrücknerA. Brückner
Steffen DittmannS. Dittmann75
M
8
A
79Tobias PolheimT. Polheim
Garry MatteoG. Matteo73
A
9
A
67Bakary ErlerB. Erler
Scott LawS. Law64
A
10captain
A
66John JamesJ. James
Steve PolakS. Polak63
A
11
A
57Gerhard CziommerG. Cziommer
 
Samir LinkeS. Linke68
G
12
M
64Alberto MendezA. Mendez
Linus HelmerL. Helmer66
M
13
M
61Gianfranco PavanG. Pavan
Sven StiepermannS. Stiepermann59
A
14
M
61Jan FreundJ. Freund

Red Cross
today's match is sponsored by Red Cross
Match Report
Snow falls gently from the overcast sky here at Schuco-Arena where DSC Arminia Bielefeld play host to SSV Reutlingen. A crowd of 17,288 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
DSC Arminia Bielefeld are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while SSV Reutlingen appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Christian Schnoor.


0.00
The whistle blows and DSC Arminia Bielefeld get the match underway!
2.49
Steffen Herzog hits a low pass to Arno Brückner. Arno Brückner flicks a high pass forward. Gerhard Cziommer holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Gerhard Cziommer shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
6.39
With a delightful solo run, Alberto Borriello stretches the opposition's defence. Alberto Borriello lofts in a cross ball towards Gerhard Cziommer. Gerhard Cziommer rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it is miles over!
8.16
Steffen Dittmann flicks a high pass forward. Garry Matteo controls it well on his chest. Garry Matteo whips in a cross ball towards Scott Law. Scott Law makes a convincing header but it goes wide for a goal kick.
9.57
Steffen Dittmann threads the ball through to Garry Matteo. Garry Matteo shoots from outside the area but it rises well off target!
10.31
Alberto Borriello plays the ball forward to John James. John James finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies just off target!
14.50
Arno Brückner hacks Linus Maier from behind! The referee brings Arno Brückner to one side and gives him a warning! Linus Maier carries on, but is struggling a bit.
20.37
Steffen Herzog hits a low pass to Alberto Borriello. Alberto Borriello threads the ball through to Gerhard Cziommer. Gerhard Cziommer threads the ball through into the box. Bakary Erler makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it flies wide!
27.08
Arno Brückner darts forward. Arno Brückner deftly passes the ball to his team mate, John James but the linesman indicates offside!
28.44
Steffen Herzog boots it upfield. Gerhard Cziommer flicks a high pass forward. John James controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. John James looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it's a woeful effort!
30.34
Arno Brückner clumsily knocks into Christian Nyarko. Arno Brückner is warned by the referee again! Christian Nyarko runs off the knock.
44.16
Jean-Paul Pasanen plays the ball forward to Steffen Dittmann. Steffen Dittmann threads the ball through to Garry Matteo. Garry Matteo whips in a cross ball towards Steve Polak. Youl Brando catches Steve Polak on the ankles. Steve Polak appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. DSC Arminia Bielefeld appear unchanged since the first half. SSV Reutlingen also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and SSV Reutlingen kick off!
47.57
Anton Ritzinger slams into Scott Law with his studs up. Anton Ritzinger is shown the red card!! Scott Law stretches but gets up unharmed.
48.34
Jean-Paul Pasanen comes in with a late challenge on John James. The referee warns Jean-Paul Pasanen to calm down! John James hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
53.45
Christian Nyarko kicks a strong pass forward to Steve Polak. Steve Polak plays a scrappy one-two with Garry Matteo and stumbles forward towards the goal... Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Steve Polak provides some space. He rifles a shot at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
54.38
Arno Brückner flicks a high pass forward. John James controls it well on his chest. John James threads a neat, attacking ball through to Tobias Polheim. Tobias Polheim rockets a shot on goal but it flies wide!
55.51
Markus Sammer makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Steffen Dittmann. Steffen Dittmann passes the ball forward to Steve Polak. Steve Polak shoots from 20 yards but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
57.04
Markus Sammer flicks a high pass forward. Christian Nyarko collects the pass. Christian Nyarko controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Scott Law. Scott Law plays a quick one-two with Steve Polak and rushes in on goal... Scott Law tries a spectacular strike. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Excellent save!
67.15
Arno Brückner chips the ball to his team mate, Tobias Polheim. Tobias Polheim sees Bakary Erler just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Bakary Erler side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
73.13
Markus Sammer threads a neat ball through to Steffen Dittmann. Steffen Dittmann knocks the ball to his team mate, Steve Polak. Steve Polak knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Lennart Frieser who gathers it comfortably.
78.05
Alberto Borriello deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Bakary Erler. Bakary Erler makes a great pass forward. Tobias Polheim runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
84.31
Markus Sammer hits a low pass to Steffen Dittmann. Steffen Dittmann deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Steve Polak. Steve Polak knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Youl Brando.
87.30
Christian Nyarko decides to run forward with the ball. Christian Nyarko makes a simple pass, allowing Scott Law to run into the box. Scott Law shoots from just inside the box but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
89.33
Markus Sammer sees Linus Maier in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Linus Maier controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Scott Law. Scott Law shoots from distance. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

DSC Arminia Bielefeld

SSV Reutlingen
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
1
1
Shots off Target
6
6
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
1

Possession
46.2%
53.8%
Play Area
31.2%
41.2%
27.5%

Scorers
Bakary Erler 67

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Bakary Erler of SSV Reutlingen

Match Ratings
1.Lampros Papadopoulos (GK)
6
2.Dale Hurst (DEF)
6
3.Markus Sammer (DEF)
6
4.Jean-Paul Pasanen (DEF)
6
5.Simon Morlock (DEF)
6
6.Linus Maier (MID)
6
7.Christian Nyarko (MID)
6
8.Steffen Dittmann (MID)
6
9.Garry Matteo (ATT)
6
10.Scott Law (ATT)
6
11.Steve Polak (ATT)
6
 
12.Samir Linke (GK)
0
13.Linus Helmer (MID)
0
14.Sven Stiepermann (ATT)
0

1.Lennart Frieser (GK)
6
2.Anton Ritzinger (DEF)red card
3
3.Steffen Herzog (DEF)
6
4.Youl Brando (DEF)
6
5.Uwe Polheim (DEF)
6
6.Alberto Borriello (MID)
7
7.Arno Brückner (MID)
7
8.Tobias Polheim (ATT)
6
9.Bakary Erler (ATT)goal scored
7
10.John James (ATT)
6
11.Gerhard Cziommer (ATT)
6
 
12.Alberto Mendez (MID)
0
13.Gianfranco Pavan (MID)
0
14.Jan Freund (MID)
0