Match Report
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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Weserstadion where SV Werder Bremen play host to VfB Lübeck. A crowd of 8,558 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
SV Werder Bremen are playing in a 4-5-1 formation while VfB Lübeck appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Sebastian Poschner.
The pitch is in good condition.
SV Werder Bremen are playing in a 4-5-1 formation while VfB Lübeck appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Sebastian Poschner.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and SV Werder Bremen kick off!
9.48
0-0Bakary Eberle flicks the ball to his team mate, Matt Gallacher. Matt Gallacher threads a neat ball through to Kevin Töpfer. Kevin Töpfer knocks the ball forward to Steffen Jaschke but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
26.33
0-0Samir Hamann sees Gerhard Neudecker in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gerhard Neudecker flicks a high pass forward. Leon Eilts controls it well on his chest. Leon Eilts knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Bakary Eberle.
34.10
Matt Gallacher sees Kevin Töpfer in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Kevin Töpfer puts a great ball through but Steffen Jaschke is slow coming back. It's an easy decision for the linesman. Offside!
36.13
0-0Leon Sparwasser makes a probing pass to Steffen Jaschke. Steffen Jaschke shoots from distance but it's drastically wayward!
40.07
With imagination, Samir Friedmann plays the ball forward to Kevin Töpfer. Kevin Töpfer knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Eric Schramm.
44.56
0-0Bakary Eberle makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Leon Sparwasser. Leon Sparwasser flicks a high ball forward to Kevin Töpfer who takes it down. Kevin Töpfer shoots from long range but it is tipped over by Linus Eilts.
45.00
0-0Corner kick to VfB Lübeck. Matt Gallacher plays it short to Bakary Eberle. Nikolas Neudecker comes in with a tackle and wins the ball, clearing it upfield.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. SV Werder Bremen have changed their lineup with Hauke Riemann replacing Ricardo Torres. VfB Lübeck appear unchanged since the first half. The SV Werder Bremen players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
VfB Lübeck kick off!
47.02
Matt Gallacher deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Steffen Jaschke. Steffen Jaschke runs straight at the defence! Steffen Jaschke muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
49.45
Without breaking stride, Stefan Engels plays the ball forward to Samir Friedmann. Samir Friedmann threads the ball through to Steffen Jaschke. Steffen Jaschke knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
53.16
Leon Sparwasser controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Kevin Töpfer. Kevin Töpfer edges inside the box! Some silky footwork from Kevin Töpfer provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
59.55
0-0Luciano Rachini barges into Samir Friedmann. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Samir Friedmann runs off the knock.
60.49
0-0SV Werder Bremen have made 2 substitutions with Ivan Vila replacing Paul Ouindi and Stanley Morris replacing Hauke Riemann .
63.55
Samir Hamann sees Stanley Morris in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Stanley Morris darts forward. Stanley Morris shoots from long range. It's miles wide!
67.52
Samir Hamann knocks the ball to his team mate, Stanley Morris. Stanley Morris deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Leon Eilts. Leon Eilts knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Stefan Engels.
71.36
With great vision, Matt Gallacher plays the ball forward to Kevin Töpfer. Kevin Töpfer knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Eric Ziege.
72.58
Matt Gallacher threads the ball through to Kevin Töpfer. Kevin Töpfer knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Linus Eilts who gathers it comfortably.
75.30
0-0Martin Oswald takes a short throw-in bringing Matt Gallacher into play. Matt Gallacher knocks the ball to his team mate, Kevin Töpfer. Kevin Töpfer edges inside the box! Kevin Töpfer looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but it is blocked by Nikolas Neudecker.
77.10
VfB Lübeck have made 2 substitutions with Vincenzo Seibert replacing Jan Lindner and Sebastian Beckmann replacing Samir Friedmann .
87.46
Luciano Rachini flicks a high pass forward to Leon Eilts who brings the ball under control. Leon Eilts knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Sven Francke.
90.00
Luciano Rachini flicks a high pass forward to Leon Eilts who brings the ball under control. Leon Eilts knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
0
3
Shots off Target
1
2
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
36.6%
63.4%
Play Area
29.6%
47.9%
22.5%
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Kevin Töpfer of VfB Lübeck |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Linus Eilts (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Samir Hamann (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Eric Ziege (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Nikolas Neudecker (DEF) | 8 | |
| 5. | Eric Schramm (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Paul Ouindi (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Gerhard Neudecker (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Edgar Postiga (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Luciano Rachini (MID) |  | 5 |
| 10. | Hauke Riemann (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Leon Eilts (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Stanley Morris (DEF) | 7 | |
| 13. | Ivan Vila (ATT) | 6 | |
| 14. | Ricardo Torres (MID) | 6 | |
| 1. | Kai Engels (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Sven Francke (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Stefan Engels (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Bakary Eberle (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Jan Lindner (DEF) | 7 | |
| 6. | Samir Friedmann (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Matt Gallacher (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Martin Oswald (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Leon Sparwasser (MID) | 7 | |
| 10. | Steffen Jaschke (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Kevin Töpfer (ATT) | 9 | |
| 12. | Oliver Nahrstedt (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Vincenzo Seibert (ATT) | 6 | |
| 14. | Sebastian Beckmann (MID) | 6 | |