Match Report
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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Carl-Benz-Stadion where Waldhof Mannheim play host to FC Bayern Munich. A crowd of 19,803 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Waldhof Mannheim and FC Bayern Munich are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Stefano Bonora.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Waldhof Mannheim and FC Bayern Munich are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Stefano Bonora.
0.00
0-0FC Bayern Munich kick off and get the match underway!
3.01
0-0Seeing a gap ahead, Kai Morlock plays the ball forward to Steffen Szepan. Steffen Szepan makes a simple pass, allowing Stuart Niven to run into the box. Stuart Niven comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it is shockingly off target!
9.10
Anton Thielemann sees Samir Palumbo in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Samir Palumbo shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
10.13
0-0Philipp Ziegler threads the ball through to Maurizio Ponzo. Maurizio Ponzo chips the ball to his team mate, Stefan Ouindi. Stefan Ouindi knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Juan-Carlos Carrasco.
14.15
0-0Tchiressoua Cakar knocks the ball to his team mate, Julian Ziege. Julian Ziege knocks the ball forward to Samir Palumbo. Samir Palumbo threads a neat, attacking ball through to Mamar Mendes. Mamar Mendes rockets a shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
21.54
Steffen Reimers flicks the ball to his team mate, Kai Morlock. Kai Morlock knocks the ball to his team mate, Stuart Niven. Stuart Niven shoots from distance but it slams into the crowd!
24.07
0-0Maurizio Ponzo makes a probing pass to Stuart Niven. Stuart Niven knocks in a cross ball towards Stefan Ouindi. Stefan Ouindi gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but Nils Wilke is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
27.31
1-0Markus Koschmieder threads the ball through to Steffen Szepan. Steffen Szepan rushes past Tchiressoua Cakar! Steffen Szepan side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
32.02
1-0Julian Ziege catches Markus Koschmieder on the ankles. Julian Ziege is given a warning by the referee! Markus Koschmieder runs off the knock.
33.56
1-0Markus Koschmieder chips the ball to his team mate, Stefan Ouindi. Stefan Ouindi knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Stuart Niven is offside!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Waldhof Mannheim appear unchanged since the first half. FC Bayern Munich have changed their lineup with Linus Bierhoff replacing Tchiressoua Cakar and Fadel Valenza replacing Mamar Mendes.
45.00
The second half starts with Waldhof Mannheim kicking off!
47.10
Philipp Ziegler kicks a strong pass forward to Markus Koschmieder. Markus Koschmieder makes a beautiful solo run. Markus Koschmieder shoots from 25 yards but it flies just off target!
48.20
Linus Winkler decides to run forward with the ball. Linus Winkler chips the ball to his team mate, Steffen Szepan. Steffen Szepan knocks in a cross ball towards Stefan Ouindi. Stefan Ouindi connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Waldhof Mannheim!
57.03
Maurizio Ponzo brings the ball forward. Maurizio Ponzo shoots from distance but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
60.37
Anton Thielemann makes a beautiful solo run. Anton Thielemann shoots from 20 yards but it's well over the bar!
65.03
Maurizio Ponzo flicks the ball to his team mate, Steffen Szepan. Steffen Szepan lofts in a cross ball towards Stuart Niven. Stuart Niven flicks the ball with his head. Dietmar Zick didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
66.34
Steffen Reimers kicks a strong pass forward to Maurizio Ponzo. Maurizio Ponzo flicks a high pass forward. Steffen Szepan holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Steffen Szepan whips in a cross ball towards Stuart Niven. Stuart Niven beats his man to it with a header. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
69.53
Maurizio Ponzo chips the ball to his team mate, Stuart Niven. Stuart Niven knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Dietmar Zick who gathers it comfortably.
71.58
Steffen Reimers plays the ball forward to Maurizio Ponzo. Maurizio Ponzo flicks a high pass forward to Stefan Ouindi who brings the ball neatly under control. Stefan Ouindi whips in a cross ball towards Stuart Niven. Stuart Niven outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Solid save from Dietmar Zick. What a great pair of hands!
72.06
Juan-Carlos Carrasco chips the ball to his team mate, Damir Coly. Damir Coly makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Fadel Valenza. Fadel Valenza whips in a cross ball towards Frederico Mora. Frederico Mora flicks the ball with his head but it slams into the crowd!
73.44
Rodolfo Vazquez flicks a high pass forward. Julian Ziege controls it well on his chest. Julian Ziege hits a low pass to Fadel Valenza. Fadel Valenza plays a scrappy one-two with Samir Palumbo and stumbles forward towards the goal... Fadel Valenza comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it is tipped over by Giancarlo Migliorini.
74.18
It's a corner kick. Damir Coly kicks a low ball in to towards the near post. Nils Wilke shoots from just inside the box. The ball swerves in the air but Steffen Reimers blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
75.14
Kai Morlock threads a neat ball through to Stuart Niven. Stuart Niven shoots from 20 yards. The ball comes in low, but Dietmar Zick easily smothers it!
79.30
Linus Bierhoff threads a neat ball through to Julian Ziege. Julian Ziege takes it forward alone. Julian Ziege tries a spectacular long range effort but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
81.01
Philipp Ziegler knocks the ball to his team mate, Markus Koschmieder. Markus Koschmieder flicks a high pass forward. Steffen Szepan controls it well on his chest. Steffen Szepan knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Dietmar Zick who gathers it comfortably.
84.35
Damir Coly sees space and advances. Damir Coly knocks in a cross ball towards Frederico Mora. Frederico Mora flicks the ball with his head but it slams into the crowd!
89.52
Maurizio Ponzo chips the ball to his team mate, Stefan Ouindi. Stefan Ouindi knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
Steffen Reimers knocks the ball forward to Kai Morlock. Kai Morlock hits a low pass to Stefan Ouindi. Stefan Ouindi knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Dietmar Zick who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
7
3
Shots off Target
4
5
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
64.7%
35.3%
Play Area
23.5%
44.7%
31.8%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Steffen Szepan of Waldhof Mannheim |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Giancarlo Migliorini (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Linus Winkler (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Steffen Reimers (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Philipp Ziegler (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Stefan Landerl (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Kai Morlock (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Maurizio Ponzo (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Markus Koschmieder (MID) | 8 | |
| 9. | Stuart Niven (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 10. | Steffen Szepan (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Stefan Ouindi (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Yacine Barret (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Bertrand Cordonnier (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Komian Girard (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Dietmar Zick (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Nils Wilke (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Juan-Carlos Carrasco (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Tchiressoua Cakar (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Rodolfo Vazquez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Julian Ziege (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Anton Thielemann (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Damir Coly (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Mamar Mendes (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Samir Palumbo (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Frederico Mora (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Linus Bierhoff (MID) | 6 | |
| 13. | Adnan Fenillat (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Fadel Valenza (DEF) | 6 | |