Match Report
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Match Report
Snow falls gently from the overcast sky here at Schuco-Arena where DSC Arminia Bielefeld play host to SC Freiburg. A crowd of 18,864 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
DSC Arminia Bielefeld are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while SC Freiburg appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by David Bierhoff.
The pitch is in good condition.
DSC Arminia Bielefeld are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while SC Freiburg appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by David Bierhoff.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and DSC Arminia Bielefeld kick off!
2.52
0-0Diogo Monteiro sees a break and surges forward. Diogo Monteiro skips past Markus Sammer! Diogo Monteiro shoots from just inside the box but it is deflected wide by Simon Morlock.
4.19
0-0Corner kick to SC Freiburg. Moritz Hanssen plays it to the near post. Scott Law gets to the ball and clears it up field.
10.16
0-0Diogo Monteiro flicks a high pass forward. Simon Scholz controls it well on his chest. Simon Scholz passes the ball forward to Linus Hermann. Linus Hermann tries a spectacular strike. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
12.27
1-0Linus Maier flicks a high pass forward. Steve Polak controls it well on his chest. Steve Polak whips in a cross ball towards Garry Matteo. Garry Matteo gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Garry Matteo!
15.46
1-0Manuel Allibert sees a break and surges forward. Manuel Allibert darts forward. Manuel Allibert shoots from outside the area but it is tipped over by Lampros Papadopoulos.
16.13
1-0Moritz Hanssen takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Jan Erler looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
18.26
1-0Scott Law catches Michelangelo Mazzola on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Michelangelo Mazzola gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
20.38
1-0Markus Sammer barges into Jan Erler. The referee calls over Markus Sammer and shows him a yellow card! Jan Erler hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
21.09
Diogo Monteiro threads a neat ball through to Oliver Lindner. Oliver Lindner lofts in a cross ball towards Jan Erler. Jan Erler whips the ball goalwards with his head but Lampros Papadopoulos reads it well. Fabulous save!
22.36
Steffen Dittmann makes a probing pass to Scott Law. Scott Law lofts in a cross ball towards Steve Polak. Steve Polak powers a header at goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
24.07
1-0Christian Nyarko flicks a high pass forward. Garry Matteo controls it well on his chest. Garry Matteo knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jonas Rummenigge who gathers it comfortably.
27.12
Artur Lima flicks the ball to his team mate, Diogo Monteiro. Diogo Monteiro knocks the ball forward to Linus Hermann. Linus Hermann cuts inside the box! Linus Hermann makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Lampros Papadopoulos is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
34.24
Diogo Monteiro hacks Steffen Dittmann from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Steffen Dittmann runs off the knock.
36.11
Markus Sammer hits a low pass to Steffen Dittmann. Steffen Dittmann deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Garry Matteo. Garry Matteo lofts in a cross ball towards Steve Polak. Steve Polak directs the ball goalwards with his head. What a cracker!! Jonas Rummenigge had no chance!! Goal for DSC Arminia Bielefeld!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. DSC Arminia Bielefeld 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 whistle blows and SC Freiburg get the second half underway!
47.47
Christian Nyarko makes a beautiful solo run. Christian Nyarko sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it rises well off target!
48.10
Dale Hurst flicks a high pass forward. Linus Maier holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Linus Maier runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Linus Maier finds some space and shoots from distance but it whistles just wide of the post!
49.43
2-1Manuel Allibert advances with the ball. Manuel Allibert makes a simple pass to Linus Hermann. Linus Hermann puts a great ball through. Oliver Lindner runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
55.37
Diogo Monteiro threads a neat ball through to Jan Erler. Jan Erler plays a one-two with Linus Hermann and rushes in on goal... Jan Erler cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
57.31
Diogo Monteiro flicks a high pass forward. Oliver Lindner controls it well on his chest. Oliver Lindner knocks in a cross ball towards Linus Hermann. Linus Hermann connects with a diving header. Magnificent save by Lampros Papadopoulos!
59.20
Steffen Dittmann flicks a high pass forward. Garry Matteo holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Garry Matteo sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
60.02
Diogo Monteiro comes in with a late challenge on Steffen Dittmann. The referee warns Diogo Monteiro to calm down! Steffen Dittmann grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
67.57
Christian Nyarko makes a probing pass to Garry Matteo. Garry Matteo sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies well off target!
71.06
Christian Nyarko makes a simple pass to Scott Law. Scott Law sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
73.21
Diogo Monteiro flicks a high pass forward. Simon Scholz holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Simon Scholz whips in a cross ball towards Jan Erler. Jan Erler makes a convincing header. Lampros Papadopoulos manages to gather it comfortably.
77.03
Linus Maier brings the ball forward. Linus Maier knocks in a cross ball towards Garry Matteo. Garry Matteo makes a convincing header. The keeper is on top of it. Well saved!
83.57
Moritz Hanssen threads a neat ball through to Simon Scholz. Simon Scholz lofts in a cross ball towards Linus Hermann. Linus Hermann beats his man to it with a header but it flies just wide!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
4
6
Shots off Target
5
4
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
2
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
49.3%
50.7%
Play Area
26.8%
46.5%
26.8%
Scorers
| Garry Matteo 12 Steve Polak 36 | Linus Hermann 27 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Garry Matteo of DSC Arminia Bielefeld |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Lampros Papadopoulos (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Dale Hurst (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Markus Sammer (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 4. | Jean-Paul Pasanen (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Simon Morlock (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Linus Maier (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Christian Nyarko (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Steffen Dittmann (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Garry Matteo (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 10. | Scott Law (ATT) | | 6 |
| 11. | Steve Polak (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Samir Linke (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Linus Helmer (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Mervin Finney (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Jonas Rummenigge (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Artur Lima (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Manuel Allibert (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Michelangelo Mazzola (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Paul Koschmieder (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Moritz Hanssen (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Diogo Monteiro (MID) | | 8 |
| 8. | Jan Erler (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Simon Scholz (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Oliver Lindner (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Linus Hermann (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Rui Veloso (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Alec Dickov (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Uwe Kaiser (MID) | 0 | |