Match Report


MSV DuisburgMSV Duisburg     Waldhof MannheimWaldhof Mannheim
Computer Player Computer Player Keith Howard Keith Howard
Jšrg Van De GierJ. De Gier65
G
1
G
70Giancarlo MiglioriniG. Migliorini
David RohrschneiderD. Rohrschneider67
D
2
D
66Linus WinklerL. Winkler
Cosimo BertaniC. Bertani66
D
3
D
78Steffen ReimersS. Reimers
Miguael ReyesM. Reyes58
D
4
D
75Philipp ZieglerP. Ziegler
Nico ArnoldN. Arnold56
D
5
D
75Stefan LanderlS. Landerl
Gianmarco ColucciG. Colucci70
M
6
M
76Kai MorlockK. Morlock
Eric RöhligE. Röhlig68
M
captain7
M
71Gerhard KöpkeG. Köpke
Jan KurthJ. Kurth66
M
8
M
73Maurizio PonzoM. Ponzo
Haoulid BarulH. Barul74
A
9captain
A
81Stuart NivenS. Niven
Simon MatthäusS. Matthäus73
A
10
A
72Steffen SzepanS. Szepan
Malte LindnerM. Lindner57
A
11
A
67Stefan OuindiS. Ouindi
 
Markus RöslerM. Rösler65
M
12
M
68Komian GirardK. Girard
Tobias BeckT. Beck64
M
13
D
66Bertrand CordonnierB. Cordonnier
Markus HelmerM. Helmer64
M
14
M
61Stefan SammerS. Sammer

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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at MSV Arena where MSV Duisburg play host to Waldhof Mannheim. A crowd of 19,881 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both MSV Duisburg and Waldhof Mannheim are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Sebastian Helmer.


0.00
The whistle blows and MSV Duisburg get the match underway!
2.13
Seeing a gap ahead, Philipp Ziegler laces a through ball forward to Kai Morlock. Kai Morlock threads a neat ball through to Steffen Szepan. Steffen Szepan tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies wide!
6.37
Cosimo Bertani threads a neat ball through to Eric Röhlig. Eric Röhlig deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Malte Lindner. Malte Lindner plays a scrappy one-two with Haoulid Barul and advances towards the goal... Some superb footwork from Malte Lindner provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but it's drastically wayward!
10.15
Steffen Reimers darts forward. With some swift thinking, Steffen Reimers plays the ball forward to Steffen Szepan. Steffen Szepan shoots from long range but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
20.56
Eric Röhlig makes a probing pass to Haoulid Barul. Haoulid Barul knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Steffen Reimers.
26.10
Jan Kurth comes in with a late challenge on Kai Morlock. Jan Kurth is shown the yellow card! Kai Morlock stretches but gets up unharmed.
30.01
Jan Kurth flicks a high pass forward. Simon Matthäus holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Simon Matthäus knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
33.58
Jan Kurth threads the ball through to Haoulid Barul. Haoulid Barul tries a spectacular long range effort but it is shockingly off target!
34.31
Jan Kurth kicks a strong pass forward to Malte Lindner. Malte Lindner knocks the ball forward to Simon Matthäus but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
39.56
Stefan Landerl laces a weighted ball forward to Gerhard Köpke. Gerhard Köpke makes a probing pass to Steffen Szepan. Steffen Szepan threads the ball through to Stefan Ouindi but he's offside!
40.24
Steffen Reimers threads the ball through to Kai Morlock. Kai Morlock takes it forward alone. Kai Morlock knocks in a cross ball towards Stuart Niven. Stuart Niven outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but Jšrg Van De Gier reads it well. Nice save!
42.54
Miguael Reyes hacks Steffen Szepan from behind! Miguael Reyes is warned by the referee! Steffen Szepan runs off the knock.
44.52
Miguael Reyes hits a low pass to Eric Röhlig. Eric Röhlig sees space and advances. Eric Röhlig shoots from outside the area. Wonderful reactions from Giancarlo Migliorini keeps it out!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. MSV Duisburg appear unchanged since the first half. Waldhof Mannheim also appear unchanged since the first half. Both teams look fired up and appear much more hungry than they were previously.

45.00
Waldhof Mannheim kick off!
48.31
Maurizio Ponzo makes a simple pass to Stuart Niven. Stuart Niven controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
49.10
Maurizio Ponzo plays the ball forward to Stefan Ouindi. Stefan Ouindi lofts in a cross ball towards Stuart Niven. Stuart Niven is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Nice save!
59.32
Cosimo Bertani makes a probing pass to Gianmarco Colucci. Gianmarco Colucci makes a probing pass to Haoulid Barul. Haoulid Barul shoots from long range. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. MSV Duisburg are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
60.34
Gerhard Köpke makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Steffen Szepan. Steffen Szepan lofts in a cross ball towards Stuart Niven. Stuart Niven outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but Jšrg Van De Gier reads it well. Nice save!
61.17
Cosimo Bertani makes a simple pass to Eric Röhlig. With imagination, Eric Röhlig plays the ball forward to Simon Matthäus. Simon Matthäus knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
65.47
Gianmarco Colucci brings the ball forward. Gianmarco Colucci makes a simple pass, allowing Malte Lindner to run into the box. Malte Lindner shoots from just inside the box. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Superb keeping!
66.32
Gerhard Köpke threads the ball through to Steffen Szepan. Steffen Szepan shoots from long range but is denied by Jšrg Van De Gier. Excellent save.
67.11
Steffen Reimers passes the ball forward to Maurizio Ponzo. Maurizio Ponzo kicks a strong pass forward to Steffen Szepan. Steffen Szepan lofts in a cross ball towards Stefan Ouindi. Stefan Ouindi is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Magnificent save by Jšrg Van De Gier!
72.26
Gerhard Köpke makes a simple pass to Steffen Szepan. Steffen Szepan lofts in a cross ball towards Stefan Ouindi. Stefan Ouindi finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it curls horrendously wide!
77.33
Kai Morlock passes the ball forward to Steffen Szepan. Steffen Szepan lofts in a cross ball towards Stefan Ouindi. Stefan Ouindi outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but Jšrg Van De Gier is on top of it.
78.31
Gerhard Köpke makes a probing pass to Stuart Niven. Stuart Niven knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by David Rohrschneider.
79.54
Gerhard Köpke makes a simple pass to Stuart Niven. Stuart Niven knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Nico Arnold.
81.34
Miguael Reyes passes the ball forward to Eric Röhlig. Eric Röhlig controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Malte Lindner. Malte Lindner whips in a cross ball towards Haoulid Barul. Haoulid Barul powers a header at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
83.11
Nico Arnold sees Jan Kurth in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jan Kurth plays the ball forward to Malte Lindner. Malte Lindner shoots from outside the area but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
84.42
Philipp Ziegler controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Maurizio Ponzo. Maurizio Ponzo threads a neat ball through to Steffen Szepan. Steffen Szepan whips in a cross ball towards Stuart Niven. Stuart Niven shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
90.00
Nico Arnold catches Stefan Ouindi on the ankles. Nico Arnold is warned by the referee! Stefan Ouindi gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

MSV Duisburg

Waldhof Mannheim
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
2
7
Shots off Target
5
4
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
3
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
53.1%
46.9%
Play Area
31.2%
43.8%
25%

Scorers
Stuart Niven 84

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Stuart Niven of Waldhof Mannheim

Match Ratings
1.Jšrg Van De Gier (GK)
9
2.David Rohrschneider (DEF)
6
3.Cosimo Bertani (DEF)
7
4.Miguael Reyes (DEF)
7
5.Nico Arnold (DEF)
6
6.Gianmarco Colucci (MID)
8
7.Eric Röhlig (MID)
8
8.Jan Kurth (MID)yellow card
6
9.Haoulid Barul (ATT)
6
10.Simon Matthäus (ATT)
6
11.Malte Lindner (ATT)
7
 
12.Markus Rösler (MID)
0
13.Tobias Beck (MID)
0
14.Markus Helmer (MID)
0

1.Giancarlo Migliorini (GK)
7
2.Linus Winkler (DEF)
6
3.Steffen Reimers (DEF)
8
4.Philipp Ziegler (DEF)
6
5.Stefan Landerl (DEF)
6
6.Kai Morlock (MID)
7
7.Gerhard Köpke (MID)
7
8.Maurizio Ponzo (MID)
7
9.Stuart Niven (ATT)goal scored
9
10.Steffen Szepan (ATT)
8
11.Stefan Ouindi (ATT)
6
 
12.Komian Girard (MID)
0
13.Bertrand Cordonnier (DEF)
0
14.Stefan Sammer (MID)
0